Kankakee, Illinois Criminal Lawyers

Martha Danhausen
Kankakee, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(815) 935-5655 2 S Dearborn Ave
 Kankakee, IL 60901
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Gus Regas
Bradley, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(815) 933-4170 300 N Kennedy Dr
 Bradley, IL 60915
Criminal, Bankruptcy and DUI
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Ronald Gerts
Bourbonnais, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(815) 937-8585 755 Almar Pkwy
 Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Criminal, Business, Collections and DUI
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Thomas Jay Knuth
Peotone, IL Criminal Law Attorney.
(708) 258-0735 103 E Main St
 Peotone, IL 60468
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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James Randal Wexler
Momence, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(815) 507-1439 2692 N. State Rt. 1-17
 Momence, IL 60954
Criminal
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Timothy Joseph Fiscella
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Hinsdale, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(630) 708-6690 201 East Ogden, Suite 215
 Hinsdale, IL 60521
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Mr. Fiscella has owned and operated his own firm since 2007. During that time, he has helped hundreds of clients charged with DUIs and other traffic related offenses. He has a track record of success at trial, litigating motions to suppress evidence and statements, and working out other favorable resolutions for his clients. He is focused on client communication and takes pride in being available via telephone, email, or even text. His practice is primarily focused in Dupage, Cook and surrounding Illinois counties but he has represented clients in matters throughout Northern Illinois. ...
Ken Wang
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Naperville, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(630) 470-6900 1717 N. Naper Blvd. #200
 Naperville, IL 60563
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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Former President of the McDonough County Bar Association, and named as one of the top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40. CALI award for excellence winner for trial advocacy. Former First Assistant State's Attorney of the McDonough County Bar Association. Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ken Wang. Admitted to the Federal Bar of the Northern District of Illinois and the Federal Trial Bar.
Gus Kostopoulos
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Naperville, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(630) 556-1814 608 S. Washington Street
Suite 58
 Naperville, IL 60540
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
DePaul University
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Gus Kostopoulos is a former prosecutor with over 18 years experience successfully handling criminal defense matters.
(877) 708-6275 125 S. Wacker Drive
Suite 300A
 Chicago, IL 60606
(630) 279-0542 2 Mid America Plaza
Suite 832
 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Michael Forkan
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Homer Glen, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(312) 532-2230 13711 W. 159th Street
 Homer Glen, IL 60491
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
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At Forkan Law, we provide affordable, effective and personalized legal counsel and representation in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal defense, divorce and real estate law. With offices in Burr Ridge and Chicago, we serve clients throughout the greater Chicago area of Illinois.
(312) 532-2230 3010 W. Diversey Avenue
 Chicago, IL 60647
John S. Fotopoulos
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Orland Park, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(708) 226-9000 14496 John Humphrey Drive
 Orland Park, IL 60462
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
The John Marshall Law School
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At Fotopoulos Law, we strive to provide each and every client the most comprehensive legal protection and guidance when you are faced with a legal battle of any sort. Litigation can be very stressful task to handle, but with the Law Office of John S. Fotopoulos, P.C. in your corner, we help you get back to living a normal life while our attorneys successfully tackle the case at hand. Built with a downtown look and atmosphere in mind, every client is sure to be greeted with a warm and friendly Welcome from the very moment you walk through our office...
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Ms. Jorie K. Johnson
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Aurora, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(847) 922-8683 3015 East New York Street
Suite A2-178
 Aurora, IL 60504
Free ConsultationCriminal
The John Marshall Law School
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I am an attorney licensed in Illinois and take cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Kendall and other Chicago metropolitan area counties. I focus my practice on criminal records law (i.e., expungement, sealing and clemency) and would be happy to talk to you about your legal needs in this area!
Jack L Zaremba
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(815) 740-4025 116 North Chicago Street
Suite 201
 Joliet, IL 60432
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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At the Law Offices of Jack L. Zaremba, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best outcome on your case, quickly and efficiently. As a former Will County prosecutor, I have the courtroom trial experience you can count on. I have tried criminal cases ranging from a speeding ticket to first degree murder, and if you have been charged with a criminal offense, you want an attorney who knows your case from the prosecutor perspective. I know their strategy and the techniques to counter them. Don't delay. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, contact the...
Steven C. Haney
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(815) 723-5600 58 East Clinton St., 5th Floor
 Joliet, IL 60432
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
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Former Will County prosecutor with over 25 years experience within the Will County court system. Past chairman of the criminal law committee of the Will County Bar Association. Capital litigation lead counsel certified by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Rachel Marie Bloom
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Naperville, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 5 years experience
(630) 470-6900 1717 N. Naper Blvd. Suite 200
 Naperville, IL 60563
Criminal and Family
North Carolina Central University School of Law and Western Illinois University
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Rachel graduated magna cum laude from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. She was the Editor-in-Chief of the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review, for which she was awarded the Judge Herbert L. Richardson Award for her outstanding service. Throughout law school, Rachel worked with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the Law Offices of Ann Marie Vosburg. While with the Federal Public Defender’s Office, Rachel assisted in gaining the voluntary dismissal of a case against an individual who had been wrongfully civilly committed for...
Judy A. Goldstein
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Mokena, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(708) 479-0800 19235 Wolf Rd
 Mokena, IL 60448
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
DePaul College of Law, University of Illinois College of Law and University of Illinois College of Law
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Michael J. Brennan
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Orland Park, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(708) 460-9300 16521 S. 106th Court
 Orland Park, IL 60467
Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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Michael J. Brennan has been a practicing Personal Injury and Criminal Defense trial lawyer since 1985. He graduated from John Marshall Law School with his Juris Doctorate and was an assistant state’s attorney on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. He has had over 30 years of trial experience handling State and Federal Criminal Defense Matters and Personal Injury cases from motor vehicle accidents to workplace injuries. In 1996, he formed his own law firm, Law Offices of Michael J. Brennan, P.C. Michael’s aggressive dedication to...
(312) 379-9270 77 West Washington Suite 705
 chicago, IL 60602
Eric Blatti
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(815) 744-2500 1256 W. Jefferson St
Suite 205
 Joliet, IL 60435
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Eric J. Blatti was born in the Joliet area and has since remained closely connected with the local community. After graduating from Joliet Township High School, he received his Associate’s Degree in Arts from Joliet Junior College. He continued his education and graduated cum laude from Lewis University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Eric then attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI., where he earned his way onto the Dean’s List and was awarded his Juris Doctor in January of 2008. Eric began interning for the Will County Public Defender’s Office in April of 2007....
Rina Infelise
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(815) 582-4901 58 N. Chicago Street
7th Floor
 Joliet, IL 60432
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence, Family and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
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Rina Infelise is currently an associate at Davi Law Group, LLC., where she practices in all areas of Criminal law, traffic offenses, domestic violence and orders of protection. Additionally, Rina defends parties that are the subject of Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigations. and abuse and neglect proceedings.
(630) 580-6373 1776-A S. Naperville Road
Suite 105
 Wheaton, IL 60189
(312) 985-5676 321 N. Clark Street
 Chicago, IL 60654
(630) 657-5052 28371 Davis Parkway
Suite 103
 Warrenville, IL 60555
Nancy Kasko
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La Grange, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(708) 582-6923 512 W. Burlington Ave.
Suite 109
 La Grange, IL 60525
Criminal, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
The John Marshall Law School
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Nancy Kasko joined Davi Law Group in 2014 as a Law Clerk/Paralegal and in thewinter of 2015 as an Associate Attorney. Prior to joining Davi Law Group, Ms. Kasko was a teaching assistant at the John Marshall Law School. She is also a CCR certified mediator and spent a semester resolving civil disputes in Cook County. Ms. Kasko is passionate about the practice of family law and uses her mediation skills to help clients amicably resolve their disputes. Ms. Kasko is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Kane County Bar...
4320 Winfield Rd.
Suite 200
 Warrenville, IL 60555
Raymond G. Wigell
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Matteson, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(708) 481-4800 4749 Lincoln Mall Dr
Suite 505
 Matteson, IL 60443
Criminal and DUI
DePaul College of Law and The John Marshall Law School
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Focus on Federal and State Criminal Law. I am available to practice in Illinois(state and Federal)and Indiana Federal courts. Please our website at waaltd.com for more information and for a listing of our current victories.
Joel P. Brown
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(815) 267-0500 58 North Chicago Street
Suite 600
 Joliet, IL 60432
Criminal
University of Iowa
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Joel Patrick Brown was admitted to the practice of law in 2008. In 2009 Joel formed his own law firm and mainly practiced in the areas of criminal law, traffic law, and family law. In 2010 Joel closed his law firm and became an Assistant State's Attorney with the Will County State's Attorney's Office where he prosecuted thousands of DUI cases, hundreds of domestic battery cases, and countless aggravated and petty traffic criminal cases. Joel left the Will County State's Attorney's Office in January 2016. Joel practices in the areas of criminal law, DUI law, family, and divorce law, and...
(815) 582-4990 1000 Essington Road
 Joliet, IL 60435
(630) 352-3300 2135 City Gate Lane
Suite 300
 Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 708-7034 3380 LaCrosse Lane
Suite 105
 Naperville, IL 60564
Elfreda Dockery
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South Holland, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(312) 372-5600 17070 South Park Avenue
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 South Holland, IL 60473
Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
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Juan Ooink
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Bolingbrook, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(773) 720-9736 1947 Barrington Ave
 Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and IP
DePaul College of Law
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Criminal defense attorney practicing in Will, Du Page, Cook, Kane, Kendall and surrounding areas handling matter from minor traffic tickets, DUIs, domestic battery, drugs cases, sex cases and all misdemeanors and felonies.
Paul Gentile
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Orland Park, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(708) 403-0777 14300 S Ravinia Ave
Suite 302
 Orland Park, IL 60462
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Paul Gentile has been practicing law for over 30 years. He started his career working for the leading law firm Baker and McKenzie. He served as an Assistant State's Attorney in the traffic, misdemeanor, and felony division for seven years, where he handled over a thousand drunk driving, hit and run, driving while revoked or suspended, misdemeanors, domestic violence, assault, weapons, drugs and countless other crimes. He established his general practice in Orland Park, Illinois in 1987. He expanded his practice to include family law. Over the course of his career, there are not many types of...
Brett A. Appelman
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Naperville, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(630) 717-7801 618 W. 5th Ave.
Suite B
 Naperville, IL 605063
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin Law School and Federal Law Eforcement Training Center
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Patricia Magana
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Lisle, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(630) 505-5200 3030 Warrenville Rd
 Lisle, IL 60532
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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Ms. Magana has been associated with the firm since 1995. From 1995-1996, Ms. Magana completed an internship with the Whiteside County State's Attorney's Office where she gained experience in the prosecution of criminal cases. She is bilingual and has extensive experience in appellate practice. Ms. Magana specializes in criminal defense, including traffic, misdemeanor, and felony offenses. Additionally, she represents individuals in formal and informal hearings before the Secretary of State's Office.
Lex A. Johnson
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Matteson, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(708) 922-1780 4749 Lincoln Mall Dr.
Suite 202
 Matteson, IL 60443
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Domestic Violence
Northern Illinois University
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Criminal Defense attorney with over 14 years experience. Attorney Lex A. Johnson has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases. At the Law Office of Lex A. Johnson & Associates,P.C., we are dedictated to defending the rights of the criminally accused.
Natalie M. Stec
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Woodridge, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 16 years experience
(630) 305-0222 3321 Hobson Road, Suite B
 Woodridge, IL 60517
Criminal, Divorce and Family
New York Law School
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Simply put, experience matters. When you are facing a serious legal matter, you want to know that the attorney representing your interests knows what to expect and how to build an effective legal strategy. I am a seasoned lawyer in family law, and have a proven track record in court. Clients come to me because of my ability, knowledge of the law and the level of individualized services I provide for my clients. I am very proud of the fact that most of my business comes from client referrals which is the best compliment and "review" a lawyer can...
Mr. Thomas Eric Ost
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Tinley Park, IL Criminal Law Attorney.
(708) 359-1751 7734 Brookside Glen Drive
 Tinley Park, IL 60487
Criminal, Business, DUI and Domestic Violence
Illinois Institute of Technology
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I am Thomas Eric Ost. As a former Assistant Public Defender in DuPage County, I handled hundreds of criminal, mental health, and juvenile cases. Those cases ranged from DUIs, Domestic Batteries, and Retail Thefts to Aggravated Batteries and Murder. The police and the prosecutors seem to do their best to dehumanize defendants to everyone including to the defendants themselves. Yet in 23 years of practice, I’ve learned that most people with legal problems are not bad people. They are people who are caught up in a problem a lot bigger than they...
Jennifer K. Kearney
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Lockport, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(815) 838-1000 200 W. 11th Street
Suite 2SW
 Lockport, IL 60441
Criminal, Business, DUI and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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Neil J. Adams
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Joliet, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(815) 714-8800 1861 Black Road
 Joliet, IL 60435
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
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Any Chicago-area resident who is suspected of a serious crime should have an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney working for them. A criminal conviction can carry life-changing consequences, including enormous fines, hours of community service, a permanent blot on your record, and even years in prison. Because of the seriousness of a conviction, you will want a lawyer who is very familiar with criminal law and is dedicated to an aggressive and clever defense for clients. Neil Adams, a criminal defense attorney in Joliet, IL, is just such an attorney. He has been practicing law in Illinois for 20...
John Paul Ivec
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Plainfield, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(815) 439-9909 24820 Caton Farm Rd.
 Plainfield, IL 60586-9214
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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The Ivec Law firm was founded in 2004 by JohnPaul Ivec with the purpose of providing superior legal representation. JohnPaul Ivec successfully represents clients, from petty offenses to super-X felonies, with an innovative, client-centered advocacy which is focused on results. In addition, JohnPaul maintains a general practice which includes representation of clients in Secretary of State Hearings, real estate, landlord/tenant, simple wills, and civil litigation. JohnPaul gained extensive trial and appellate experience from his work as a prosecutor with the Will County State's Attorney and as a clerk with the Illinois State Appellate...
David Benjamin Owens
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Chicago, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(773) 834-4488 6020 S. University Ave
 Chicago, IL 60637
Criminal and Civil Rights
Stanford Law School, University of Washington School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
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Nick Bathas
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Mokena, IL Criminal Law Attorney.
(708) 479-8468 11210 Front Street
 Mokena, IL 60448
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Construction
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
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James A. Payonk Jr.
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Orland Park, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.
(708) 633-6005 15414 South Harlem Ave.
 Orland Park, IL 60462
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
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My name is James A. Payonk, Jr. I am a personal injury and criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. I am the founder of my law offices in Orland Park and Chicago, Illinois. I was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. I did my college undergraduate studies at DePaul University and obtained my law degree from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. My family and I have lived in the southwest suburbs of Chicago for thirty years. I am a member of the Federal trial bar of the United States District Court. I...
William E Reynolds
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Chicago, IL Criminal Law Attorney.
(773) 375-6161 9618 S.Commercial
 Chicago, IL 60617
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Collections and Nursing Home
The John Marshall Law School
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After working for Edward R.Vrdolyak Ltd.and the Vrdolyak Law Group LLC.for close to 40 years it was time for me to do some things I've always wanted to do.In sterting my own practice I hope to use my vast experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Amanda Waechter
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Plainfield, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(815) 556-9529 13400 S. Route 59 Ste. 116 #183
 Plainfield, IL 60585
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Amanda Waechter is an experienced and professional criminal defense attorney who can help you. She will listen to you, fight for you and be with you through every step of your criminal or traffic case. Amanda can also help you clear your criminal record.
Alonzo Zahour
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Bolingbrook, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(630) 759-3631 235 Remington Blvd. Ste G1
 Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Dan Florey
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Palos Heights, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(708) 385-9021 7000 W. 127th Street
 Palos Heights, IL 60463
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
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Jake J. Duhart Esq
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Harvey, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(708) 331-4026 14521 Myrtle
 Harvey, IL 60426
Criminal
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