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Trent West
Nokomis, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
We are rooted in Montgomery County with two offices to better serve the area. Our firm handles many cases in the surrounding counties (Macoupin, Bond, Fayette, Christian, and Shelby County) as well. We have experience handling many areas of law, including personal injury (car wrecks/dog bites/slip or trip & falls/wrongful deaths/malpractice), traffic/DUI/criminal defense cases, bankruptcy, family law (custody/child support/adoption/divorce), estate planning (wills/POAs/trusts), and estate administration (non-probate and probate), and general civil practice.
I grew up Nokomis (Montgomery County), where my family and I reside. My degrees are from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Thomas M. Cooley...
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Jennifer Wirth
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
For two decades, Jennifer Wirth has maintained private practice that focuses exclusively on DUI defense through representing revoked drivers Illinois Secretary of State hearings. Her office handles Illinois drivers license revocations throughout Illinois, as well as on a national basis when out-of-state drivers have a hold on their driving privileges from Illinois.
Wirth has represented over a thousand revoked drivers at Illinois Secretary of State hearings and maintains an impressive win record. Over 95 percent of her clients obtain some form of driving privileges at their first hearing with her office.
Wirth believes these hearings should be a...
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Gene Fimbianti
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
DePaul College of Law
In matters of the law in the areas of criminal defense and DUI, experience counts.
Attorney Gene Fimbianti's experience inside and outside the courtroom is unmatched. A former police officer and felony prosecutor, Attorney Gene Fimbianti understands the law from all perspectives.
He uses his unique "real world" experience and vast knowledge of the law to effectively advocate for his clients in criminal defense and DUI cases.
He ardently believes in and fights to protect the rights of his criminal defendants as defined by the U.S. Constitution.
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Gus Kostopoulos
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
DePaul University
Gus Kostopoulos is a former prosecutor with over 18 years experience successfully handling criminal defense matters.
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Nicholas M. Carrescia
New Lenox, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Northern Illinois University
I was raised in Channahon, Illinois. I graduated from Minooka High School. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Illinois State University in 2010, where I majored in Politics and Government and minored in Legal Studies. I was actively involved in the ISU Mock Trial program, competing in many tournaments throughout different states. Throughout college I had various legal internships, most notably with the McLean County State's Attorney Drug and Gang Unit, where I first found my interest for criminal law.
I earned my Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University School of Law in 2013. While at NIU, I also participated in...
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Gordon H. Hirsch
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
DePaul College of Law
Work as an attorney, representing, researching, litigating and negotiating for clients for everything from civil and traffic cases to misdemeanors, DUIs, and felonies.
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Ken Gano Jr
Charleston, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Northern Illinois University
b 1952, Graduate Northern Illinois University, 1980
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Bill Vig
Springfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois College of Law
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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D. Peter Wise
Springfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 40 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School
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Cherissa M. Krajniak
Oswego, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
Cherissa "Reese" Loire Krajniak obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Marquette University before going on to attend Florida Coastal Law School. She graduated with honors in 209 and was active with the school's Pro Bono Clinic, donating more than 200 hours of legal work to underserved members of the community. While taking a full course load and giving her time to the clinic, Reese was still able to complete her Juris Doctorate program in just over two years. She passed the bar exam in 2010 and opened her own practice in downtown Chicago.
After medical issues sidetracked her career for...
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Brett A. Appelman
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Wisconsin Law School
In 2007, Brett Appelman established Appelman Law LLC with the primary mission of safeguarding the rights of individuals accused of crimes. His fundamental belief is in providing the highest quality legal defense to all defendants, irrespective of the charges they face. Brett personally manages the most complex cases at the firm, which encompass a wide range of offenses, from Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, and Aggravated Sexual Assault to individuals facing repeated DUI charges. His successful defense record extends across various crimes, including but not limited to DUI, Aggravated Battery, Solicitation, Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery, Tax Evasion, and Felony Drug Possession and...
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Marilyn Johnson
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Marilyn Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. She has been practicing law for over 30 years, concentrating in the areas of divorce, custody, support, and visitation. She has conducted numerous trials and hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues. Prior to practicing law, Marilyn Johnson was a special education teacher who worked with children with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral problems. Her vast experience as a lawyer, teacher, and mother has enabled her to acquire a deep, compassionate understanding of the family unit, which has enabled her to counsel clients through the most...
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Jack L Zaremba
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
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...
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Jerry A Tuffentsamer
Peoria, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Workers' Comp
Southern Illinois University School of Law and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
native of central Illinois, Attorney, Jerry A. Tuffentsamer, was raised in the local small community of Manito, Illinois. Prior to attending law school, Jerry worked for several years in the central Illinois as union construction laborer out of the Laborers’ International Union, Local 231. As a union laborer, Jerry worked several years for a local commercial concrete and masonry company.
Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Paralegal Studies/Pre-law from Southern Illinois University in 2008. Jerry then received his Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2011. While in law school, Jerry was a member of...
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David Lee
Aurora, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
The John Marshall Law School
I have been a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois since 2003. I began my legal career as a an Assistant State's Attorney in the County of Kendall, State of Illinois. In 2007 I opened my private practice and have successfully represented hundreds of clients in matters ranging from criminal defense to various family law issues, including divorce.
I have a unique perspective in criminal defense from my experience in criminal prosecution. I believe that in order to successfully represent client's in criminal and family law matters one must know what the available options are, have a very thorough...
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Ms. Jorie K. Johnson
Aurora, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(847) 922-8683
3015 East New York Street
Suite A2-178
Aurora, IL 60504
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
The John Marshall Law School
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!
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Cosmo J. Tedone
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior associate with Chuck Bretz and Associates, P.C. for eight years along with experience as an Assistant Will County Public Defender & private practice in the area of insurance defense and general civil litigation. He was involved with several appeals that resulted in three murder convictions being overturned in 2011.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Tedone's current practice emphasizes in criminal defense (DUI, Suspended Driver Licenses, Drugs, Domestic Battery, Homicide and Appeals), personal injury, and Secretary of State Hearings, representing a wide variety of clientele. He...
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Robert J. Hills
Peoria, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Insurance Defense and White Collar Crime
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Juan Ooink
Bolingbrook, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and IP
DePaul College of Law
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.
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William K. Gullberg Jr.
Peoria, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Bill Gullberg is an experienced litigator in a range of legal matters. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Illinois, Bill is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, the federal district bar of the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois, and the federal trial bar of the Northern District of Illinois.
The difference Bill brings to the case is a passion for representing the rights, freedom, and property of his clients. Experience and professionalism is one thing - experience and professionalism with a true passion and focus for achieving a just and...
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Daniel Walsh
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
I am a life long Will County Resident and former Will County Prosecutor. I was involved in some of the highest profile cases in Will County, including cases that were featured on national television.
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Gregory Reeder
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
Mr. Reeder fights for his clients bringing over 15 years of defending persons charged with violating the law to serve his clients. Mr. Reeder is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy. Mr. Reeder coached youth football for five years, participated in the American Pool Association, and founded a charity softball games between attorneys and the police department in Joliet which helped raise almost $3000.00 to help feed children in Will County.
Mr. Reeder served five years as an Assistant Public Defender in Will County at the felony,...
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Michael J. Brennan
Orland Park, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Civil Rights, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
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, Michael J. Brennan Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.C. Michael’s aggressive dedication...
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Alison Motta
Aurora, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and White Collar Crime
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Alison has been named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community as an aggressive and passionate litigator who fights rigorously to protect the rights of her clients. Call today for a free, no obligation case evaluation.
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Wayne Johnson
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Wayne Johnson is a partner at Johnson & Johnson, Ltd. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, and his practice focuses primarily on family law, criminal law, bankruptcy law, estate law, and real estate matters. He has conducted numerous trials and court hearings involving large marital estates and complex child custody issues.
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Todd J. Polito
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School and Northern Illinois University
Born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, Todd has been surrounded by legal role models his entire life. His father, the Honorable Joseph C. Polito (retired) built a highly successful legal practice in Will County before being appointed as an Associate Judge in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, which gave Todd the opportunity to regularly interact with many of his father’s colleagues and fueled his passion for the legal profession at a young age.
Todd served in the United States Navy for four years, earning the prestigious Naval Achievement medal before being honorably discharged. Upon returning to civilian life, Todd built...
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Mr. Thomas Eric Ost
Tinley Park, IL Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Illinois Institute of Technology
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...
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Gregory W. Sronce
Springfield, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
I am an experienced and aggressive Illinois attorney. I handle a broad range of criminal defense matters from from traffic offenses to serious crimes, as well as personal injury cases.
A Springfield, Illinois native, I am a graduate of SIU School of Law. I practice in Sangamon, Morgan, Maoupin, Menard and Cass Counties. I defend clients facing state prosecution as well as represent injured clients. I am dedicated to communicating with my clients and am available when you need help, even on the weekend or after hours.
Whether you are facing a serious criminal charge or have been issued a speeding...
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Christopher S. McCall
Peoria, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Illinois College of Law
Attorney Christopher S. McCall is a Peoria criminal defense lawyer who has dealt with a wide variety of criminal charges and is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you at this time. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he received his undergraduate degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign. He has dealt with all kinds of cases and accusations, and his experience can of great benefit to you at this time. Prior to opening McCall Law Offices, he worked...
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Louis Meyer
Peoria, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
DePaul College of Law
Louis J. Meyer, a partner with Meyer & Kiss, LLC, concentrates his practice in Civil Rights, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury. Mr. Meyer is also actively working with Medical Marijuana research and passage of legislation for Medical Marijuana. Prior to founding Meyer & Kiss, LLC Mr. Meyer was an associate with a Chicago law firm concentrating on Civil Rights. Mr. Meyer joined the Chicago law firm in November 2006, after graduating from DePaul University College of Law, Mr. Meyer was the first attorney to join the law firm and helped the firm grow its client base and reputation. During his...
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Frederick J. Schlosser
Springfield, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
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Gordon W. Gates
Springfield, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Business, Construction and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University College of Law
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John Paul Ivec
Plainfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
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. JohnPaul gained extensive trial experience from his work as a prosecutor with the Will County State's Attorney and as a clerk with the Illinois State Appellate Public Defender. A distinct advantage for his clients, JohnPaul is able to draw from his legal training the University of Michigan, one of the nation's elite law...
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Dale Thomas
Pekin, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
The John Marshall Law School
Employment:
• Former Felony Assistant State’s Attorney, Peoria County
• Former Special Assistant to the Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C.
• Former Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
• Former law clerk, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Washington, DC
• Former Vice President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 881, Oak Brook, Illinois.
School:
• Graduated 2nd out of 159 students at John Marshall Law School.
• Author: Picket Line Misconduct; Is Forfeiture of Reinstatement Rights for Purely Verbal Threats Sound? 18. J. Mar. L Rev. 445, 1985.
• Team Member, Wagner Labor Law National Moot Court Competition, Spring, 1985. Rank 2nd place...
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Eric Blatti
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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....
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Jennifer K. Kearney
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Alexander Ktenas
Tinley Park, IL Criminal Defense Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Alexander Ktenas is the founding partner of Ktenas Law. Prior to establishing Ktenas Law, Alexander worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State’s Attorney's office for years.
As a former prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney office, Alexander Ktenas has had the opportunity to learn the Legal System inside and out. Alexander began his career handling family law cases including establishing paternity, support orders, post-decree issues, and even parenting schedules.
Subsequently, Alexander spent years handling all types of criminal cases both misdemeanor and felony. Alexander has become an expert in handling DUI cases and all types...
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Steven C. Haney
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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.
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Natalie M. Stec
Woodridge, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
New York Law School
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...
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Daniel D. Hinich
Homewood, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
(312) 465-8000
17926 South Halsted Street, Suite 3SE
Homewood, IL 60430
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School
Daniel D. Hinich received his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1991. Mr. Hinich worked as a staff attorney with the Chicago Legal Clinic after law school helping clients with cases in traffic, real estate, divorce, bankruptcy, wills & trust, landlord-tenant, contract, personal injury, worker’s compensation and of course criminal law. After the Clinic he joined the personal injury law firm of Timothy J. Touhy & Associates. In 1996, Mr. Hinich founded his own law firm which now...