Colby is an associate attorney at Meyer Capel, A Professional Corporation. Awarded his juris doctorate with honors (magna cum laude) by Northern Illinois University in 2012, Colby demonstrated excellence though his academic endeavors and by his participation as the Symposium Editor for the Board of Editors of the Northern Illinois University Law Review and as an accomplished moot court competitor. Colby was a Semi-finalist at the 29th Annual NIU Prize Moot Court Competition and an Octofinalist at the 30th Annual John Marshall Law School International Moot Court Competition in Information Technology and Privacy Law. Colby has...

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Thomas Bruno

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience

(217) 328-6000 301 W Green St
Urbana, IL 61801

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Illinois College of Law

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Bruno Law Offices was founded in 1980 in Urbana, Illinois. The firm concentrates in criminal cases, DUI, worker's compensation, personal injury, and drug crimes. Thomas Bruno has been the principal in Bruno Law Offices since being licensed to practice law in 1980. Bruno Law Offices never charges for an initial office consultation. Contact us today at (217) 328-6000 to tell us your story and learn about how we may be able to help.

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Lauren Ann Anaya

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(217) 305-7427 206 N. Randolph St.
Suite 402
Champaign, IL 61820

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Immigration
University of Iowa

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Attorney Lauren A. Anaya has over 20 years' experience in the practice of law and is ready to put her experience to work for you. Dr. Anaya began her legal career with the United States Department of Justice after being hired pursuant to the Attorney General's Honors Program, the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind. She served with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and subsequently went to work for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in the Office of the General Counsel. She knows immigration law and can assist...

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Daniel C Jackson

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(217) 383-0140 501 W. University Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law

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Colleen C.M. Ramais

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(217) 352-1800 306 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61820

Criminal and Business
University of Illinois College of Law

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Colleen C. M. Ramais joins Meyer Capel’s litigation team as a full-time associate after serving a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable Justice Rita B. Garman of the Illinois Supreme Court. Colleen graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law with her juris doctorate in 2010. As a law student, she was named to the Dean's List for all six law school semesters and was awarded the Celia M. Howard Fellowship for graduate study from the Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women. She is a ten-time recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for...

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Sean M Britton

Coles County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(217) 345-4200 517 Seventh St.
Charleston, IL 61920

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Attorney focusing on all types of criminal and civil litigation throughout East Central Illinois.

Stephen G Friedel

Coles County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(855) 522-5291 6009 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920

Free ConsultationCriminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Southern Illinois University School of Law

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A former criminal prosecutor, Mr. Friedel is a highly regarded attorney among his peers, having served as Fayette County State’s Attorney for three terms from 2000 through 2012. With a focus on criminal defense, personal injury and workers' compensation claims, Stephen is also a strong advocator of foster parents' rights and brings wealth of experience and knowledge to the law offices of Tapella & Eberspacher.

(855) 522-5291 784 Wall St, Suite 100F
O'Fallon, IL 62269

William Donahue

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 446-6403 1133 N Walnut St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal and DUI

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David Nelson

Coles County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 235-5651 1500 Broadway Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce

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Ronald Tulin

Coles County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 348-8155 609 Monroe Ave
Charleston, IL 61920

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury

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John McFetridge

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 446-3889 24 E North St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal and Personal Injury

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Mark Christoff

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 443-3588 427 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp

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Kristin Ruth Solberg

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 384-0000 130 W Main St
Urbana, IL 61801

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Diana Lenik

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 337-5610 202 W Green St
Urbana, IL 61801

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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James Dedman

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 367-2400 102 W Main St
Urbana, IL 61801

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Harvey Welch

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 367-3200 401 W Elm St
Urbana, IL 61801

Criminal and DUI

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Thomas Mellen II

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 431-0685 1020 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Robert Dunst

Coles County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 258-8900 421 N 19th St
Mattoon, IL 61938

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Sharon Anne Hicks

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 367-3200 401 W Elm St
Urbana, IL 61801

Criminal and DUI

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Steven Blakely

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 442-0350 11 E North St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Michael O'Brien

Vermilion County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(217) 446-4884 15 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning

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William R. Hoffeditz

Jasper County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 35 years experience

(618) 783-3250 103 E Morgan St
Newton, IL 62448-0042

Criminal

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Edwin Piraino

Champaign County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 359-8200 501 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820

Criminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

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John Prior

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience

(309) 827-4300 1210 Towanda Ave. Suite 15
Bloomington, IL 61701

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School

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John Prior is a former elected State's Attorney and former Assistant State's Attorney in various counties. While a prosecutor, Mr. Prior was awarded a Department Special Award from the Illinois State Police for his work in prosecuting DUI cases. In 2004, Mr. Prior started his own law firm and has been practicing criminal defense ever since. He has won various awards, including being named the Top 100 Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. The Prior Law Firm's practice consists of 50% DUI & traffic, 25% drug sales/possession, and 25% violent crimes. Mr. Prior also helps...

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Phil Finegan

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(309) 827-0388 111 W. Front St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University

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After attending the University of Illinois for Undergraduate school I attended Northern Illinois University School of Law. I was a Prosecutor for the McLean County State's Attorney's office before leaving the office to practice with my father Jim Finegan. I specialize in Criminal Defense, including DUIs, felony cases, drug cases, orders of protection and expungements and will use my background as a Prosecutor to help you defend your case.

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Brendan Bukalski

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(309) 565-8825 115 W. Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701

Criminal and DUI
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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From Speeding to Murder, we fight for our clients every day, and are known for aggressive criminal defense. Unlike many, we don't stop fighting after that. We work on getting them their driver's license back after the State has taken it, and on expunging or sealing criminal arrests and/or convictions, including obtaining pardons for our clients.

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Joe Pioletti

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience

(309) 821-0246 121 North Main Street
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationCriminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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A native of central Illinois, Attorney Joe C. Pioletti was born and raised in Eureka, IL. Joe received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Eureka College where he also minored in Spanish. Joe then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law. While in law school Joe worked in the Domestic Violence Advocacy Clinic and was a three-time recipient of the Charter Class Campaign for Academic Excellence Scholarship. At Pioletti & Pioletti Joe represents a diverse range of clients in several areas of law including criminal defense, bankruptcy, and civil...

(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Eureka, IL 61539

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Chris Gramm

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(309) 275-6677 820 E. Grove Street
Bloomington, IL 61704

Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University

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Chris Gramm was born and raised in McLean County. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he received his BA from Illinois State University(ISU) and MA from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening a law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly a lawyer with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law...

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Mr. Terry W. Dodds

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience

(309) 829-9300 624 N. Main St.
Bloomington, IL 61701

Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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The Dodds Law Office, PC, represents Illinois personal injury, Illinois workers compensation and Illinois auto accident claimants and counsels clients in the areas of criminal and family law. Terry is a native of the Bloomington-Normal area, having attended grade school and junior high in the Unit 5 School District. His mother and father also have strong ties to the Bloomington-Normal community, both having graduated from Illinois State University. Terry's Brother, Geoff Dodds, is also a licensed attorney in Illinois, currently acting as the City Attorney for the Village of Heyworth, IL. After graduating from Clinton Community High School in 1992, Terry obtained...

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Don Pioletti

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 40 years experience

(309) 821-0246 121 N Main St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
George Mason University School of Law

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Don B. Pioletti, Jr. has practiced law for over 35 years. He graduated from the George Mason University Law School in Virginia in 1976. He then served as an Assistant Illinois Attorney General and later as an Assistant State's Attorney. He now practices at Pioletti & Pioletti in Eureka, IL doing general practice law.

(309) 467-3213 107 E Eureka Ave #1
Eureka, IL 61530

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Douglas B Johnson

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 1 year experience

(309) 827-3670 115 West Front Street
Bloomington, IL 61701

Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Arizona Summit Law School

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Douglas B. Johnson is a skilled young lawyer that graduated law school at an astonishing pace of 2 years. Doug graduated cum laude at the top of his class regularly receiving awards and honors for his academic achievements. Doug is a Bloomington-Normal native, as he was born and raised in the twin cities, and prior to joining Johnson Law Group worked for many years with State Farm at their Regional and Corporate offices, in the area. Doug is an experienced negotiator as he conducted mediations representing State Farm's interests. He also worked for a private investigation agency where he gained...

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Mark D. Johnson

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(888) 338-3356 115 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Free ConsultationCriminal
Northern Illinois University

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Our Bloomington criminal defense lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience in representing accused individuals from a wide range of criminal charges. If you are facing criminal charges, you don't have a moment to lose. Your rights and future are on the line. If this is your first time dealing with the judicial system, you probably have no idea where to go for help you can trust. At Johnson Law Group, we have earned a reputation for providing accused individuals with the aggressive and skilled legal criminal defense they need to get through such difficult moments in their...

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Frank H Byers II

Macon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience

(217) 875-3301 160 West Main Street
Decatur, IL 62523

Criminal, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Illinois College of Law

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Frank H Byers, II, has practiced law in Macon County Illinois since 1977. Frank started practice with his father in the firm Byers & Byers. The firm later became known as Byers, Byers & Greenleaf. After his father retired, Frank was a partner in the law firm Fuller, Hopp, McCarthy, Quigg & Byers before he began practicing law in the firm Frank H. Byers, II, Ltd., in 1995. Frank H. Byers, II, Ltd., is a full service litigation firm appearing in state and federal courts in Illinois. The firm represents both individuals and businesses in litigation in...

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Monica Hawkins

Macon County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

136 W Washington Street
Decatur, IL 62522

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Kerry Bradford

Mclean County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 1 year experience

(309) 827-4300 1210 Towanda Ave. Suite 15
Bloomington, IL 61701

Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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