Criminal Defense lawyers in Illinois Marshall Libert to Michael Botti

Firm: Marshall C. Libert

38 N Cass Ave Fl 2 , Westmont , Illinois 60559

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

As a Experienced Chicago area Criminal Attorney, Marshall Libert attended Northern Illinois College of Law, graduating in 1982. I am also a licenced Commercial Pilot, and Flight instructor. I served for 29 years as an Assistant State's Attorney with the Cook County State's Attorneys Office and Prosecuted thousands of Felony Criminal cases in the Felony Trial Division of that office. Hence I have gained vast experience in Criminal, Traffic, and DUI law. I have been in private law practice since I retired from the State's Attorneys Office in August of 2012. I have extensive knowledge of Firearms and gun related cases as well as drug cases. My practice covers the Chicago area as well as DuPage, Will and Lake Counties. I am also a Hearings representative for the Illinois Secretary of State where I prosecute Drivers Licence revocation hearings.

Firm: Foster Law Firm

306 E Grove St , Bloomington , Illinois 61701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jane Foster is an experienced criminal law attorney that has the knowledge and skills to defend you and protect your rights in criminal cases. There are many possible consequences in criminal cases so you need an attorney that is knowledgeable and willing to work for you. Having served as the First Assistant State's Attorney in McLean County until June 30, 2012, Jane is uniquely qualified to represent you in all your criminal matters. Contact her today so she can work to protect you and your rights.

Firm: Law Office of Melissa Smejkal

1328 W 18th Street , Chicago , Illinois 60608

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Mellisa Smejkal is a leading criminal defense lawyer based in Chicago. She has been practicing law since 1998 and opened her current law firm in 2005. The firm largely serves clients in Cook County and the surrounding areas. Its specialty areas include DUI cases, traffic offenses and a nig range of criminal offenses (assault and battery, homicides, prostitution, sexual assault, murder, gun charges and theft among others). Attorney Melissa Smejkal is also good in getting her clients’ criminal history expunged.

Firm: Hirsch Law Group

517 DeKalb Ave. , Sycamore , Illinois 60178

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have been an attorney for just over twenty years, all spent practicing criminal law. The first thirteen years of my career were spent as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's office. During my years as a prosecutor, I became familiar not only with how the ciminal justice system operates, but also how police departments, and the police themselves, operate. This knowledge has served me well in the seven years since that I have been defending clients charged with crimes from speeding to murder. During my career, I have tried hundreds of cases, both in front of judges and juries, and have litigated many, many motions defending my clients' Constitutional rights.  I have gained aquittals for my clients in such cases as driving under the influence of alcohol, firearms offenses, drug offenses, and others.. I was born and raised in Chicago and still reside in the city. When I am not working, I enjoy working with animals and foster and volunteer for the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago.

Firm: Lafata Law LLC

2100 Manchester Rd, Suite C-1720 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Lafata Law LLC Founder, Attorney Megan Lafata. Megan earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and began working as a law clerk with a prominent DuPage County law firm specializing in local prosecutions, criminal defense, and family law. She was then admitted to Northern Illinois University College of Law where she discovered her passion for litigation through participating in the American Lawyer's Association Moot Court Competition as well as an internship at the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.. After graduating from Northern Illinois University College of Law, Megan began her legal career as an Assistant State's Attorney in DuPage County. Megan's hard work and ambition facilitated her advancement through the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. She worked her way from traffic and misdemeanor prosecutions to felony trial and narcotics prosecutions, handling a litany of cases including but not limited to petty traffic offenses, DUI, battery, domestic battery, orders of protection, theft, retail theft, burglary, robbery, armed robbery, and attempted murder. During her seven years at the State's Attorney's Office Megan was responsible for thousands of criminal cases and tried well over one hundred cases to verdict. This invaluable experience provides Megan with the unique opportunity to evaluate each case from the perspective of a prosecutor in order to aggressively advocate for her clients in the courtroom.. Upon leaving the State's Attorney's Office, Megan moved on to practice civil litigation at a premier insurance defense law firm in Chicago. There, Megan's case load consisted of issues involving breach of contract, negligence, premises liability, construction litigation, car accidents, and medical malpractice.. Megan is licensed to practice law in Illinois and Federal Court in the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois. When she is not advocating for her clients, Megan enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and White Sox baseball.

Firm: Stanton & Wharton

4949 Grand Ave , Gurnee , Illinois 60031

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Constitutional

CLIENT RATING - 5 Stars!!!. ---. Experience, Knowledge, Integrity

Firm: Paulson & Vandersnick Law

4709 44th St. , Rock Island , Illinois 61201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Matthew J. Medina

901 Illinois Avenue , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Legal & Trial Experience. Mr. Medina has over 21 years of legal experience. He spent 14 of those years prosecuting cases as a Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney. Mr. Medina uses his vast knowledge of the system to benefit his clients at every stage and every level of the criminal court process. He prosecuted over 4800 cases at various stages, from Class X Felonies to Misdemeanor Traffic and DUI matters.. Clients benefit from Mr. Medina’s inside-perspective as a former prosecutor as well his experience conducting countless jury and bench trials.  While assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, Mr. Medina was responsible for directing the prosecution of between 60 and 200 cases per month, prosecuting felony domestic violence cases including aggravated domestic battery, aggravated unlawful restraint, and felony domestic battery.. When Mr. Medina advanced to the Felony Review Unit of the Office of the Cook County State's Attorney, he gained first-hand experience analyzing cases and understanding police procedures with felony investigations. Among the thousands of cases Mr. Medina participated in approving for felony charges were first-degree murder, aggravated criminal sexual assault, kidnapping, aggravated arson, armed robbery, aggravated dui, reckless homicide, felony DUI and many others.. Legal Books Published. Mr. Medina has authored three criminal law and procedure books and many law journal articles. His books include, Real World Search & Seizure [Second Edition] (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012); Winning Court Testimony For Law Enforcement Officers: The Law, Art & Science Of Effective Court Communication (Looseleaf Law Press, 2012) and Real World Search & Seizure (Looseleaf Law Press, 2006).. Legal Journals Published. His other law related publications include the very first ILCLE (Illinois Continuing Legal Education) chapter dedicated to teaching Illinois attorneys how to easily navigate through the order of protection process.  “Obtaining Civil Orders Of Protection Under The Illinois Domestic Violence Act” (Co-authored by Kimberly Silverman);Article Of The Month, Illinois Family Law Report, Volume XXII, Number 5 (May, 1999); “Obtaining Orders Of Protection,” Chapter #13, ILCLE Family Law Handbook (1998); “Rule 14.5: Another Weapon In The Fight Against Domestic Violence,” Pro Bono Advocate (Dec. 1997); Slipping Through The Cracks Of The Illinois Domestic Violence Act,” Pro Bono Advocate (Jan. 1998).

Firm: Sneckenberg, Thompson and Brody, LLP

161 N Clark Street   3575 , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Employment & Labor ,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization

Firm: Matthew Keenan

8340 N. Lincon, Ste. 102 , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Education , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Katz Law Office Limited

2408 West Cermak Road , Chicago , Illinois 60608

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Traffic Violations, Immigration, Immigration, Immigration

A representative of the common man and woman to enforce your legal rights.. Matthew Katz is someone who for years has been committed to fighting for the rights of poor and minority communities, and now for his clients. Since 1989, he has been an organizer and participant in various projects and forms of social activism to improve the human condition and work to ensure that the civil rights to which we are all entitled are protected. Here, we delineate the various activities and accomplishments of his student, political and professional life.

Firm: Matthew Haiduk, Attorney at Law

825 W. State #117D , Geneva , Illinois 60134

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Matthew Haiduk concentrates his practice in the area of Criminal Defense including DUI, traffic and Juvenile Cases.

Firm: The Law Offices of Matthew R. Gebhardt, P.C.

1425 McHenry Road , Buffalo Grove , Illinois 60089

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Having the best criminal attorney on your case makes a difference, and so does hiring a criminal lawyer who knows the court systems in Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties. Our experience as FORMER PROSECUTORS means that you’ll have access to the best knowledge and education on your side -- an informed, experienced DUI or criminal defense lawyer working for you at every step of the way. Our firm offers that level of professionalism in every matter we represent.. When you're facing a DUI, SUSPENDED LICENSE, MISDEMEANOR or FELONY criminal charge, your case is too important not to get the best, and most expert, legal assistance you can find. We present every defense, every strategy -- every piece of evidence in your favor to fight your case.. Our firm knows that people who are accused of a crime are worried about losing their license, their employment, or even their freedom. We know that when this happens people need quick and clear answers to their legal questions.. Because we take our responsibility very seriously, we are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year -- follow the links here to contact us through the website or call us directly at or.

Firm: XpungeChicago - A Division of the Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC

10024 Skokie Blvd , Skokie , Illinois 60077

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC is a Chicago based Criminal Defense Firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows, IL.  Attorney Matthew Fakhoury represents clients in the greater Chicago metro area who seek the aggressive defense and knowledge of a former prosecutor.  The Law Offices of Matthew Fakhoury, LLC defends clients charged with Felony, Misdemeanor, DUI and Traffic offenses.  In addition, XpungeChicago is a division of the firm that concentrates on Criminal Record Clearing known as expungements. Mr. Fakhoury is also an adjunct professor at DePaul University where he teaches undergraduate law courses. Please visit or or call.

900 West Jackson Boulevard , Chicago , Illinois 60607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Matthew & Drnovsek Law

1200 W 35th St , Chicago , Illinois 60609

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: The Law Offices of Spesia, Ayers & Ardaugh

Plano City Hall 17 E. Main Street , Plano , Illinois 60545

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Elder , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Land Use & Zoning, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Traffic Violations

Firm: Quintana Law Group, LLC

1 East Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60601

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Martin Quintana is the founder and the managing partner of Quintana Law Group, LLC based in Chicago and Downers Grove. He focuses his practice on state and federal criminal defense along with personal injury, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice.. Prior to forming Quintana Law Group, LLC he was a partner at a small boutique firm that focused on personal injury, workers’ compensation, and medical malpractice. His strong presence as a highly successful trial lawyer and his prominence throughout Chicago has provided him the opportunity to develop a large and widerange of a client base which affords him the ability service a vast amount of clients.. Martin’s passion for the law began when he was only 21 years of age. At that time Martin began an internship with a prominent Chicago lawyer that lasted throughout his college and law school career and culminated with several years of invaluable service as a young lawyer with the same attorney. He has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict and has also written briefs for and argued before the Illinois Appellate Court. Martin’s broad range of legal knowledge affords him the ability to represent clients in a vast array of legal disciplines.. Martin received his law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan with a concentration in litigation. He received his Bachelor in Science degree from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois where he double majored in Criminal Justice and Political Science.. Martin’s litigation experience and his ability to be fluent in Spanish has afforded him the opportunity to sit on multiple boards and lead a variety of Legal Clinics throughout Chicago such as in Rogers Park through Block Club Federation and in Little Village through Universidad Popular and through Little Village Community Council.

Firm: Botti Law Firm, P.C.

1550 Spring Road , Oak Brook , Illinois 60523

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Michael Botti earned his Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University and his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Michigan State University in 2001. Soon after graduating from Michigan State, Mr. Botti began working as an Assistant State’s Attorney in DuPage County. As a misdemeanor assistant, Michael Botti prosecuted thousands of cases, was the First Chair in a General Misdemeanor courtroom, and was responsible for prosecuting all types of misdemeanor offenses from DUI, retail theft and battery to criminal sexual assault.. As a felony assistant, Michael Botti prosecuted all types of felony cases before being promoted to the Narcotics Unit, where he prosecuted major drug offenses. While in the state’s attorney’s office, Mr. Botti was also involved in training new police officers from all over the State of Illinois. When Mr. Botti left the State’s Attorney’s Office, he was a Second Chair Felony Assistant, and had tried hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases before judges and juries.. In October of 2005, Michael Botti joined Botti Law Firm, P.C. Mr. Botti continues to practice criminal law, defending clients in traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases in both federal and state court. He also handles civil matters including personal injury and family law, and represents clients in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will, Winnebago, DeKalb, McHenry, and Kendall counties. Michael is also the attorney for the Illinois State Crime Commission.

Firm: Blake Law Group, P.C.

521 West Main Street , Belleville , Illinois 62220

Practice Areas: Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Litigation, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Business Law, Uncontested Divorce, Internal Revenue Service, Personal Injury, Mothers Rights, Wrongful Death, Divorce, Probate, Estate Planning, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Custody, Powers of Attorney, Divorce Settlements, Adoptions, Post Divorce Issues, Premarital Agreements, Probate Litigation, Family Limited Partnerships, Guardianships, Trust Settlements, Breaches of Fiduciary Duties, Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning, Elder Law Cases, Real Estate Litigation, Adverse Possession, Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Mechanics Liens, Construction Issues, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation