Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago | 173 available
173 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Chicago, Illinois.
These lawyers are rated between 3.3/5 to 3.7/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
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Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview
Criminal Defense Case Timeline
Min 2 Max 18 Criminal defense cases in Chicago typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and whether the matter proceeds to trial.
Chicago Court Backlog
Low 500 Medium 1500 High 3000 The Cook County court system often manages a backlog ranging from 500 to 3,000 criminal cases, reflecting both new filings and ongoing matters.
Criminal Defense Chicago Filing Volume
Min 700 Max 1800 Estimated monthly criminal case filings in Chicago range from 700 to 1,800, based on recent public court data.
Criminal Defense Case Outcomes
Pre-litigation 25 Post-filing 35 Trial 10 Resolution rates vary: approximately 25% of cases resolve before formal charges, 35% after filing but before trial, and about 10% result in favorable trial outcomes for defendants.
173 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60609
Firm: Matthew & Drnovsek Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60604
Firm: O'Meara Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: Law Firm of David W Daudell
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: Bonnie Varner Attorneys at Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60604
Firm: Jennifer Wirth, Attorney at Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: John Buchmiller & Associates
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60654
Firm: Fabbrini Law Group
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Sheppard Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60603
Firm: The Toney Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: Michael J. Petro - Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: The Malavia Law Firm
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60611
Firm: Law Office of Barry M. Lewis
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60622
Firm: Daniel S Khwaja
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60604
Firm: Law Office of Morris A. Anyah
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Kuchinski Law Group
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60604
Firm: Hallock Law
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60601
Firm: Motta & Motta LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.0 out of 5
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60602
Firm: Law Offices of Reem Odeh
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60610
Firm: Law Office of Nir Basse
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60607
Firm: C. Norris Law Group
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60607
Firm: John DeLeon & Associates
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 2.0 out of 5
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Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60660
Firm: Bryant Chavez Law Office, LLC
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
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Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Rated 4.4 out of 5
Location: Chicago 60604
Area(s) of Practice: Criminal Defense
