Experienced professional legal representation for criminal defense, drug cases, divorce, child custody and support, adoption, domestic violence, DUI/DWI, lawsuits, trials and appeals. Gary Wangler is an experienced attorney practicing in the Metro East and greater Southern Illinois area. Contact Gary Wangler with your legal questions or concerns at (618) 398-8554 in St. Clair County or at (618) 451-1346 in Madison County or by email at: garywanglerlaw@gmail.com. Gary Wangler is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. He is licensed to practice before the Illinois Supreme Court, the Fifth District Appellate Court and the United States District Court...

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Jennie Simons

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(618) 277-5500 1405 Green Mount Rd.
Ste. 400
O'Fallon, IL 62269

Criminal, Asbestos, DUI and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law

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Stephen G Friedel

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

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

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 6009 Park Drive
Charleston, IL 61920

Justin Michael Whitton

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(618) 234-1200 23 S 1st St
Belleville, IL 62220

Criminal, Business, DUI and Divorce
St Louis Univ School of Law

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Jack Carey

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 234-2424 23 S 1st St
Belleville, IL 62220

Criminal, DUI, Employment and Personal Injury

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Paul Sturgeon

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

23 S 1st St
Belleville, IL 62220

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp

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Don Cary Collins

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 234-2001 126 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62220

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury

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Benjamin Edwards

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(619) 394-0177 6600 West Main Street, Suite 4
Belleville, IL 62223

Criminal

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Gregory Michael Skinner

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 222-2000 4010 N Illinois St
Belleville, IL 62226

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp

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Robert Owen Crego

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 257-2000 416 S High St
Belleville, IL 62220

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Michael Rosenblat

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(847) 480-2390

Chicago, IL Criminal Law Lawyer
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James Anthony Gomric

Saint Clair County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience

(618) 234-2788 6 E Washington St.
Belleville, IL 62220-2191

Criminal

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Steve Giacoletto

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(888) 346-8841 30 Summer Tree Lane
Collinsville, IL 62234

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Author: The Illinois Guide Book to Auto Accidents The Illinois Guide Book to Semi Truck Accidents Avvo Rating: 10.0 Superb American Association of Justice/American Trial Lawyers Association Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

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Thomas Jackstadt

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 41 years experience

(618) 344-4875 2105 Vandalia St.
Suite 7
Collinsville, IL 62234

Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

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Gary W. Kullmann

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 931-3000 2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040

Criminal, Animal, Elder and Personal Injury
Washington University School of Law

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Andrew B. Klein

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 931-3000 2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040

Criminal, Animal, Elder and Personal Injury
Washington University School of Law

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Steven M. Dioneda

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 931-3000 2421 Corporate Center Drive
Suite 101
Granite City, IL 62040

Criminal, Animal, DUI and Elder
Saint Louis University

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Thomas Hildebrand Jr

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 877-5471 2709 Madison Ave
Granite City, IL 62040

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Jeremy W. Sackett

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(618) 692-8225 315 N. Main St. Suite 1
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Jeremy Sackett is a former prosecutor with 10 years of courtroom intensive experience. He now represents clients in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, traffic violations, and DUI's.

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Brian Polinske

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience

(618) 692-6520 701 N Main St
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Free ConsultationCriminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
Saint Louis University School of Law

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A former prosecutor, I gained insight into what the government looks at when prosecuting defendants. I have successfully conducted many jury trials. From Murder to DUI I have won for my clients. Let my 25 years of trial experience work for you. My practice is primarily criminal defense oriented. Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Macoupin, Monroe, Montgomery, Clinton, Calhoun, Fayette and Bond counties are the counties I concentrate in. Unlike other attorneys, we don't practice in other areas such as bankruptcy, collections, or small claims. We prefer to concentrate our efforts in...

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Patrick G. King

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(618) 462-8405 510 E. 6th Street
Alton, IL 62002

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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The King Law Firm, LLC is a trial practice focused on Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Traffic & DUI's, and Driver's License Reinstatement. Patrick established his law practice in his hometown of Alton, IL. The firm offers a variety of legal services to individuals, families, public entities, and small businesses. Patrick 's wife - Stephanie - also practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianships, and Probate. Patrick serves the legal interests of his hometown and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The practice is built on strong professional relationships and clear communications with all clients. The legal process can be...

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Mr. John Martin Delaney Jr

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 36 years experience

(618) 259-0500 346 West St. Louis Ave.
East Alton, IL 62024

Criminal, Family, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
Saint Louis University School of Law

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I began my legal career as a Law Clerk for Judge Joseph Barr in the late 1970's. From there, I worked at Dunham, Bowman & Leskera as their Law clerk till January of 1981 when I became an Assistant States Attorney for Madison County Illinois. My tour of duty there lasted 4 years. From January 1985 through December 1996, my legal career had been with both Attorney Ben Allen and Doug Mendenhall. Effective January 1, 1997 I am a solo practitioner, and handle all sorts of legal matters, specializing in Plaintiffs Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. I provide full service...

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Devin C. DiDominicus

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 2 years experience

(618) 692-8225 315 N. Main Street
STE 1
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Probate
DePaul College of Law

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Devin C. DiDominicus was born in Granite City, Illinois. He received his law degree from DePaul College of Law in Chicago, Illinois where he won awards for his superior performance in trial advocacy, litigation strategies, and securities law. After spending time with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, he returned to southern Illinois to open his own practice. While practicing on his own, he handled family cases, including complex and contested divorces, as well as criminal and testamentary matters. Counselor DiDominicus now works with the firm of Swanson and Sackett, P.C.

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Robert Elovitz

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 28 years experience

(618) 692-4800 521 St Louis St
Edwardsville, IL 62025

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

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27 years experience defending those accused of serious criminal offenses. Over 20 years experience representing people in contested family matters and high-asset divorces. Extensive jury trial experience in criminal and civil courts. 24 years experience in the defense of serious Federal Criminal cases.

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Michael J Swanson

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience

(618) 692-8225 315 North Main Street, Suite 1
Edwardsville, IL 62025

Criminal, Divorce, Family and Probate
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Michael J. Swanson is an experienced courtroom attorney who knows how to navigate the court system to aggressively represent his clients and maximize favorable outcomes. Prior to joining the law firm of Swanson & Sackett P.C., Michael served as the Managing Attorney in the Madison County State's Attorney's Office child support division. In this role, he handled thousands of cases each year and gained extensive courtroom experience. Michael earned his Juris Doctorate at Saint Louis University and his bachelor's degree at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), which he attended following his six-year enlistment with the U.S. Air Force....

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Jared Giuffre

Macoupin County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 6 years experience

(618) 635-5250 425 West Main
Staunton, IL 62088

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Jared possesses a varied background from family and divorce law to criminal law.

(217) 854-4761 5 Hoch St.,
Carlinville, IL 62294

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James M Ansbro

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 977-5133 129 Fox Hill Court
Edwardsville, IL 62025-5736

Criminal

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Daniel R. Schattnik

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 258-1800 3 South 6th Street
Wood River, IL 62095

Criminal

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John C. Webster

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 47 years experience

(618) 462-1077 603 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002

Free ConsultationCriminal, Asbestos, Family and Nursing Home
Saint Louis University School of Law

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Jane Wolf

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(618) 258-1800 55 S 9th St
East Alton, IL 62024

Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Carl Stowe

Bond County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 664-0094 611 Ward St
Greenville, IL 62246

Criminal, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce

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Gregory Erthal

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 466-8484 707 Berkshire Blvd
East Alton, IL 62024

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Kevin Polo

Macoupin County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer.

(217) 839-2000 207 N Macoupin St
Gillespie, IL 62033

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Allan Napp

(618) 465-2311 307 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002

Criminal, DUI, Municipal and Personal Injury

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Douglas Mendenhall

Madison County, IL Criminal Law Attorney.

(618) 465-4656 510 E 6th St
Alton, IL 62002

Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp

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Cynthia Carolyn Loos

Perry County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(618) 357-3400 12 W Water St Ste A
Pinckneyville, IL 62274-1028

Criminal and Family

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Brandon C. Mayberry

Williamson County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(618) 579-5250 208 N. Market St.
Marion, IL 62959

Criminal, DUI, Family and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Brandon C. Mayberry grew up in Jonesboro, Illinois. After high school, Brandon attended Shawnee Community College where he earned an Associates of Arts degree. He then attended Southern Illinois University, where he earned a B.A. in Paralegal Studies with a specialization in Pre-Law graduating Cum Laude. From there, Brandon went on to attend Southern Illinois University School of Law. Brandon graduated from the SIU School of Law. While in law school, Brandon was a member and marshal of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. While attending SIU School of Law Brandon began working as a law clerk for the Law...

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Bill Vig

Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(217) 241-5628 1100 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703

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

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I grew up in Menard County, Illinois, attending Petersburg PORTA schools and graduating from PORTA High School. I then attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, where I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in communication and poliitcal science, and minors in music and pre-law. After college, I went on to earn both my Juris Doctor (law degree) and a Master of Arts in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to joining Ackerman Law Office, I served for six years as an Assistant State's Attorney in Sangamon County, Illinois, where I tried numerous...

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Joseph A Cervantez

Jackson County, IL Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(618) 997-1943 500 North Holland
Marion, IL 62901

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Family and Juvenile
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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Joe was born and raised in the Chicago land area. After high school Joe enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine Infantryman, deploying to Iraq. He then worked as a NATO Weapons Adviser and Trainer traveling extensively through Afghanistan instructing and advising international military and civilian professionals. Joe graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice. He then attended and graduated Southern Illinois University School of law. After law school Joe became a Williamson County Assistant State's Attorney prosecuting a variety of cases from traffic violations to felonies....

208 N. Market St.
Marion, IL 62959

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D. Peter Wise

Sangamon County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 33 years experience

(217) 522-9010 1231 S 8th St
Springfield, IL 62703

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

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David W. Lawler

Williamson County, IL Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(618) 993-2222 1600 West Main Street
PO Box 1148
Marion, IL 62959

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

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I am a former prosecutor for the Williamson County State's Attorney. I am proud to dedicate my life to defending the US and IL Constitutions and fighting for our rights. I am devoted to the prosecution of the wrongdoers in the practice of personal injury. I promise to do everything I can to get you the best possible outcome no matter how big or small your case may seem. Schedule a time to talk and I would be happy to give you a free consult, regardless of your legal issue.

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(618) 271-9140
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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.

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