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John S. Fotopoulos
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
John S. Fotopoulos, former Cook County judge serving at the Daley Center in Chicago, established his law firm on two simple firm principals: to have competitive rates allowing everyone to afford the advice they need, and to have legal counsel that is always available for clients.
John takes immense pride in his work, fulfilling a great deal of credits in continuing education seminars to ensure compliance and competency. In addition, his countless hours of legal research ensures that he stays ahead of the competition and is fully educated to take care of clients' legal needs. John's practice ensures that you are...
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Gene Fimbianti
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 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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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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Daniel Walsh
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 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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Cosmo J. Tedone
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 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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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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Marilyn Johnson
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 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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Steven C. Haney
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 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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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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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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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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Christine Field
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
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Jennifer K. Kearney
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Real Estate
The John Marshall Law School
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Neil J. Adams
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
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...
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Ted Hammel
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Ted P. Hammel is a Senior Partner at Hammel Law Offices, P.C. In 1985, Mr. Hammel earned his Bachelors of Science degree from the College of Business at Marquette University. After graduation, he was employed at the Continental National Bank of Chicago. In 1986, he enrolled in The John Marshall Law School of Chicago. During law school, he clerked for the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Office VII Corp, Munich, Germany. While in Germany, he assisted soldiers with consumer purchasing issues, estate, & contract matters. In 1989, he graduated and received his...
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Jeremy Wang
Joliet, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Jeremy Wang of Oak Brook, Illinois, is a successful trial-tested litigation lawyer. 630-712-9264. Free 20 minute consultations. Du Page County, Cook County, Will County Attorneys is a division of the Wheaton law firm, J. Wang Law, LLC.
When he first started his legal career, Jeremy often heard complaints due to the lack of attention clients received from attorneys they hired in the past. These well established lawyers, although successful, may have been so busy - they did not have the time to give each client the attention they needed. As a young attorney, this is how Mr. Wang built his...
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Nicholas M. Carrescia
New Lenox, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 11 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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Juan Ooink
Bolingbrook, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 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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Michael Forkan
Homer Glen, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois
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.
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Amanda Waechter
Plainfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University School of Law
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.
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John Paul Ivec
Plainfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 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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Brian C. Papo
Plainfield, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, Family and Real Estate
Northern Illinois University
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Alonzo Zahour
Bolingbrook, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 51 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
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Donald J. Ramsell
Naperville, IL 60563, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(800) 342-5384
1717 North Naperville Road
Suite 200
Naperville, IL 60563, IL 60563
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
DePaul College of Law
Donald J. Ramsell, author of several DUI articles and books, is the one of the few DUI defense attorneys to appear and argue on a DUI case before the United States Supreme Court in its entire 213 years of existence. In his 33 year career his firms have defended 15,000 clients.
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Khaled Issa
Orland Park, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
The John Marshall Law School
I believe that everyone should have quality legal representation regardless of what led them to walk into my office. Every client deserves my full attention and to have questions answered, especially in times of turmoil, which is often the case after someone has been charged with a crime or involved in a serious accident. No two attorneys are alike and it is important that those in need of an attorney are aware of that. I strive to ensure that those who come to me know they are not just "hiring" me, but they are also getting someone who will stand...
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Robert M Motta
Aurora, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and White Collar Crime
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Robert Motta II is the Managing Partner at Motta & Motta LLC. He concentrates his law practice in criminal defense, DUI, divorce & family law. Robert was named 2014 Top 100 National Trial Lawyer and is known in the legal community for his unparalleled pre-trial and trial strategies.
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Henry D. Kass
Wheaton, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(630) 665-7300
1737 South Naperville Road, Suite 100
Wheaton, IL 60189
Criminal Defense and Family
University of Iowa College of Law
Henry D. Kass is a partner at MKFM Law, LLC, who focuses primarily in the areas of domestic relations, guardianship, and criminal law. He obtained his bachelor of arts from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa and also studied abroad at the University of the Basque Country in San Sebastian, Spain. Following his studies overseas, Henry attended the University of Iowa College of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Thereafter, he became an Assistant State’s Attorney with the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office under now Appellate Court Justice, Joseph E. Birkett. There, he prosecuted domestic violence and...
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Mr. Stephen A Brundage
Wheaton, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
DePaul College of Law
My law enforcement background as an investigator, instructor, evidence technician and police officer provides a key advantage to clients of my criminal defense practice. I have practiced law in Illinois for 27 years, helping thousands of clients obtain the best possible outcome when facing criminal charges, from DUI and traffic offenses to serious felonies such as drug charges and sex crimes. Our law firm, serving DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties, also offers strong advocacy in divorce, custody and related issues, as well as and personal injury, real estate, and wills and trusts. For experienced, personalized representation in your legal...
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Peter O'Connor
New Lenox, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The John Marshall Law School
Peter G. O’Connor knows how to defend people in court. Whether you are charged with a simple traffic ticket, a DUI, or a criminal offense, you can count on Peter to get you through it.
The toughest part of the criminal process is not knowing the next step. There are many questions you may have. Am I going to go to jail? Will my employer find out? What will happen to my record? Will I lose my driving privileges? These are all completely normal questions for anyone facing a criminal charge. So Call me know to so we can discuss...
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Philip Robert Nathe
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Attorney
(888) 583-6197
552 South Washington St., Suite 107
Naperville, IL 60540
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Our criminal defense attorney has been serving clients in DuPage County and nearby areas for over 30 years. Attorney Philip Nathe is dedicated to ensuring the best defense representation for his clients who face criminal charges. He recognizes the difficulties involved in such cases and is determined to safeguard their rights and future against the negative effects that a criminal conviction can have.
If you are accused of a crime, it's important to protect your rights. You can seek help from the Law Office of Philip R. Nathe. Our extensive experience allows us to offer a strong defense for our clients....
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Timothy J. Fiscella
Hinsdale, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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.
Mr. Fiscella 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.
Mr. Fiscella's practice is primarily focused in Dupage, Cook and surrounding Illinois counties but he has represented clients in matters throughout Northern Illinois....
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Stacey A. McCullough
Wheaton, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Stacey A. McCullough's career has been focused on the successful defense of the criminally accused in DuPage County for over 20 years. She has firmly established her advocacy skills through hundreds of hearings and trials for offenses ranging from traffic violations to felonies. Stacey's experiences and involvement in the legal community have instilled in her the understanding that each case and client she takes on is unique and important. She reviews all circumstances thoroughly and provides clients with explanations of proceedings, potential challenges, and possible outcomes. Clients can be confident Stacey's representation is personal, honest, respectful and dedicated.
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Angel M. Traub
Lombard, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL
Angel M. Traub is a civil litigation attorney & principal owner of A. Traub & Assoc.. She graduated in 98 from NIU with her B.A. & was awarded the Outstanding Woman Student Award & Outstanding Communication Major Award in 98. Angel graduated from The John Marshall Law School with a J.D. In 01 where She was selected as a John Marshall Distinguished Scholar & was a member of the Order of John Marshall, Honorary Scholarship Society. She was admitted to practice in the State of Illinois & the Northern District of Illinois in 2001. Angel is trained & certified...
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Patrick Nelson
Wheaton, IL Criminal Defense Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
As an experienced litigator with over 20 years of experience, I have extensive experience handling the following types of cases: divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony (maintenance), property division, modification and support enforcement, QDRO's (division of retirement accounts), criminal law, DUI, traffic tickets, juvenile and expungement.
I believe that representing clients is a great responsibility and privilege. I enjoy helping people through a difficult time. I take a personal approach to each client and to each case. Every client that retains me receives personal attention and knows that their interests truly matters to me. You will...
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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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Michael J. Brennan
Orland Park, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 39 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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Gus Kostopoulos
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 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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Ken Wang
Naperville, IL Criminal Defense Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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.