Criminal Defense lawyers in Illinois Royal B. to Sarah Toney

Firm: Martin, Brown and Sullivan, Ltd.

321 South Plymouth Court 10th Floor  60 , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Securities ,Taxation - State & Federal,White Collar Crime

Firm: Azhari LLC

3601 Algonquin Road , Rolling Meadows , Illinois 60008

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I focus my practice on criminal defense in state and federal courts. My primary areas of practice include DUI defense, drug possession, drug trafficking, assault and battery, weapons charges, and white collar crime. I have litigated numerous cases in state and federal courts, and have actively participated in all aspects of the litigation and trial process including taking and defending depositions of lay and expert witnesses, conducting fact and expert discovery, briefing and arguing substantive motions, and conducting bench and jury trials with first chair experience. My first chair jury trial experience allowed me the opportunity to perform jury selection, conduct opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations of lay and expert witnesses as well as closing arguments.. As a defense attorney, I have handled numerous types of misdemeanors and felonies and appeared regularly in all Cook County courts as well as surrounding counties such as DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties. My experience has given me the ability to analyze all the evidence and determine the best course of action. I have been successful in having evidence suppressed, negotiating lesser charges, and alternative sentencing. I currently a serve as a court appointed bar attorney through the Northwest Suburban Bar Association. I also volunteer to represent indigent defendants in Statutory Summary Suspension hearings in Chicago.. I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 2004, specializing in digital signal processing and field and wave electromagnetics. I earned my law degree from Michigan State University College of Law with a concentration in Intellectual Property and Communications Law. While at Michigan State, I was a Trial Advocate on the Moot Court and Advocacy Board. As a part of my experience, I argued in 10 mock jury trials in state courts in New York, Indiana, and Ohio.

Firm: Sherer Law Offices

517 Saint Louis Street , Edwardsville , Illinois 62025

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sarah Sherer-Kohlburn in an associate attorney, currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and New York and in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.. Ms. Sherer-Kohlburn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington University School of Law. During law school she was a member of the National Moot Court team as well as the Managing Editor and an Editor in Chief of the Washington University Law Review. Ms. Sherer-Kohlburn was a Dean’s Scholar and received the Judge Amandus Brackman Moot Court Award for appellate advocacy. During law school, Sarah worked as an intern in the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office and as a law clerk at a civil law firm in St. Louis, MO.. Sarah received her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University, where she obtained a double major in Religion and Women’s Studies, graduating with a Thesis with Distinction.. Following law school, Sarah clerked for the Honorable Tucker L. Melancon in the Eastern District of New York. She then worked as a litigation associate attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison in New York, practicing primarily civil litigation. Prior to joining Sherer Law Offices, Sarah worked on behalf of defendants in criminal cases as an attorney at the St. Louis City Public Defender’s Office. During this time, she tried more than a dozen jury cases. Sarah currently focuses her practice on criminal defense work, representing clients at all stages of criminal proceedings.. Sarah enjoys being involved in her community. She is one of the coaches of the Washington University Moot Court team and is a member of a legal mentoring and development group, the Inns of Court.

Firm: Vig Law, P.C.

1100 S 5th St , Springfield , Illinois 62703

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Our practice is located in Central Illinois.  We focus on primarily criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic matters, license reinstatement, expungment, and appeals.

Firm: Thedford Garber Law

53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 638 , Chicago , Illinois 60604

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an energetic, motivated, and hard working criminal defense and civil rights attorney. I put my clients first.

Firm: Santana Law Office, P.C

236 E North Ave , Northlake , Illinois 60164

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Sandra Byrd, Attorney at Law

661 W. Lake Street , Chicago , Illinois 60661

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

Sandi Byrd entered private practice in October 2002 following nearly six years working as an attorney in the Kane County Public Defender's Office. Since entering private practice Sandi has represented clients in Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and Cook Counties. Sandi graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 1996 and was admitted to practice law in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois the same year. Since the beginning of her career Sandi has focused her practice almost exclusively in criminal defense. She has successfully tried many jury and bench trials including everything from minor traffic offenses to murder cases. Sandi is an active member of the Kane County Bar Association, currently serving as it General Counsel and as a member of the Criminal Law Committee, and is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.

Firm: Sam Snyder | Attorney at Law

337 Court St. , Pekin , Illinois 61554

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Samuel J. Andreano

509   58 N Chicago St 367 , Joliet , Illinois 60431

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Anderson Law Office

301 N Neil St Ste 434 , Champaign , Illinois 61820

Practice Areas: Divorce, DUI & DWI, Family, Military Law, Personal Injury, Speeding Ticket, Domestic Violence, Government, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Lawsuits & Disputes, Alimony, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Ramirez Law Office

837 E 162nd St Ste 4 , South Holland , Illinois 60473

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Employee Benefits, Employment & Labor , Federal , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Sam L. Amirante & Associates, PC

800 E. Northwest Hwy Ste #1095 , Palatine , Illinois 60074

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Sam L. Amirante, a retired Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County has returned to private practice, where he concentrates in the areas of criminal and civil litigation. While a Judge, Sam Amirante was assigned to the County's Third District Courthouse in Rolling Meadows for 13 years and 3 years in the City of Chicago, Judge Amirante carried out his duties with competence, integrity, dedication and compassion. A Chicago columnist, who dubbed Judge Amirante the Hugging Judge, noted that he occasionally directed youngsters in court to hug their parents after resolving matters which have caused an emotional break between them, usually evoking a round of applause from his courtroom. After his appointment to the bench in December, 1988, Judge Amirante presided over hundreds of jury and non-jury trials involving Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic, Domestic and Civil matters. He earned approval and praise from sundry citizens, government officials and court watchers.. Upon graduation from Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1970 Sam enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. From 1970 to 1976 Sam honorably served in the United States Marine Corps on both active and reserve duty attaining the rank of Sergeant and Platoon Leader. While in boot camp he became the17th Marine in the long history of the Corps to receive a perfect 500 points on the tough Marine Corps physical fitness test. Sam is currently a member of the American Legion, Chicago Police Marine Corps League, Italian American War Veterans and various other veteran groups.. While on reserve duty, Sam earned his Juris Doctor Degree (JD) from Loyola University School of Law in 1974, graduating in the upper third of his class and was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. While attending school, he worked part-time as a policeman for the Village of Norridge. Following his admission to the Illinois Bar, he became an Assistant Public Defender participating as lead counsel in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor bench and jury trials. Sam eventually became the supervising attorney for all of Northwest Suburban Cook County. In 1978,Sam entered the private practice of law where he tried cases throughout the State of Illinois and other States and served for a Prosecutor for the Village of Norridge. That same year, together with Attorney Robert M. Motta, provided legal counsel for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. At the conclusion of the trial, the trial judge commended Amirante and Motta for the excellent legal defense they had provided during the 15-week long trial. Prior to Judge Amirante's appointment to the bench in 1988, he was a partner in the law firm of Amirante & Etchingham with offices in Park Ridge. In 1987, upon completion of the United States v. Jack Farmer et.al. trial in the United States Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois the Court Buffs of Chicago reported in their December 10, 1987 Courtwatchers Newsletter: "Having observed the likes of BAILEY, BUGLIOSI, AND SPENCE PERFORM IN CHICAGO COURTROOMS, we can say the amicable AMIRANTE ranks with them."Sam is licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, the Federal and U.S. Supreme courts. He has appeared pro hoc vice on matters in Wisconsin, California, Michigan, Washington, Indiana, and Washington, D.C.. He has served as a representative of the Illinois State Bar Association; Northwest Suburban Bar Association (past president); Italian American Bar Association; Illinois Judges Association; the Justinian Society of Lawyers; the Board of Special Olympics; Board Member of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church in Chicago; Legal Technology Advisory Board at Harper College; the Arts and Science Alumni Association of Loyola University; National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame; the Italian American Political Coalition and Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans; Director and Legal Counsel for the Italian American Police Association; Director for the Little City Board; and as author of the Missing Child Act of 1984, commonly referred to as I-SEARCH; and authored the Loyola Law Review article George Orwell's 1984 Revisited, Police Abuse of Computers in the 20th Century; and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as well as speaking engagements.

Firm: Sam Adam Jr. Law Group

980 N Michigan Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60611

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Medical

Firm: Salvatore C. Miglore Attorney at Law

300 S. Carlton Ave., Ste. 130 , Wheaton , Illinois 60187

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

With over 30 years of legal experience, including experience as a Special Municipal Prosecutor, and two years as a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy, lawyer Salvatore C. Miglore has earned a reputation over the last 30 years for being a quick witted and talented advocate for his clients. The Law Offices of Salvatore C. Miglore and Associates, in Wheaton, Illinois, prides itself in counseling clients about all their legal problems.. Our firm focuses on the areas of family law and criminal defense. All clients receive the same personalized counsel about their legal issues. We encourage you to deal proactively with your legal problems. It is better if we begin aggressively representing you immediately.. Salvatore C. Miglore was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1953 and has established himself as a qualified and experienced multilingual attorney throughout the state of Illinois.. Mr. Miglore is fluent in the languages of English and Italian, and practices throughout Cook, DuPage, Kane and DeKalb counties of Illinois. Also, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Federal Trial Bar and US Supreme Court.. He has Spanish and Polish interpreters on staff.. For more information about your case, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with attorney Salvatore C. Miglore.

542 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago , Illinois 60605

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Chicago Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Attorney Sal Sheikh has a  reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal solutions to his clients.. "I serve a wide range of clientele from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each client benefits from the depth and breadth of my representation.". If you would like honest, "real world" solutions to your Criminal Defense Case or Personal Injury Claim, contact my office for a consult. My rates are reasonable and I am accessible to my clients.. I was born in Torrance, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, in 1977. I have been a resident of Chicago since 2007. My relationship with Chicago goes farther back however, as I have many relatives here and I would visit with them during my Christmas or Summer vacations while in school. My maternal Grandparents called Chicago home for many decades.

Firm: MohammedLaw

73 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 103 , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am the founder and Managing Partner of Mohammed-Law LLC. Prior to starting this law firm, I was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Cook County State Attorney’s Office. I worked extensively in matters involving Criminal Law, DUI and Traffic, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Car Accidents. I have written on legal topics relating primarily to Criminal law, DUI, and the ethics of joint representation of married couples.

1701 E. Woodfield Rd. , Schaumburg , Illinois 60173

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Ryan Kosztya

81 N Chicago St Ste 404 , Joliet , Illinois 60432

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Ryan N. Hejmanowski, P.C.

20500 S. LaGrange Rd. , Frankfort , Illinois 60423

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, General Practice, Family, Litigation

At the Law Offices of Ryan N. Hejmanowski the needs of my clients become my needs. I am dedicated to bringing justice to those clients in need of counsel. When you need an attorney to protect your interests, let me help you.. I am a Will County attorney who has been a litigator throughout my career. I have handled a myriad of cases from their inception through resolution, including jury trials. I am a lawyer who handles cases ranging from criminal defense and family law through personal injury. If you have been charged with a crime, are contemplating a divorce, or have been hurt in an accident, I can help you. Even if you're located in any of the surrounding counties including Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kankakee, and Kane, call me to discuss your case.

Firm: The Toney Law Firm, LLC

105 W. Adams Street , Chicago , Illinois 60603

Practice Areas: Child Abuse, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Internet , DUI & DWI

Sarah has been representing defendants in cases ranging from misdemeanors through reckless homicides for the past 18 years.  She was an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University of Chicago School of Law for 13 years where she taught Legal Writing, as well as helped run the Expungement clinic where students represented real clients and appeared at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse.. In 2020, she was appointed by the Governor of Illinois to the Forensic Science Task Force as the only private lawyer to examine the efficiency of Illinois crime labs.  In 2016, she was accepted into the month-long Trial Lawyers College, and in 2019, was asked to join the faculty.. In 2014, Sarah became a Charter Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association where she served on the Board of Directors. In 2018, she was appointed to the Justice Foundation, the charitable arm of the DUI Association, which helps fundraise and award scholarships to seminars to lawyers in need, and she still serves on the Foundation today.. Sarah was named Young Lawyer of the Year in 2014 by the Illinois State Bar Association. She is AV rated Preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubble. In the past two years, she has appeared on Court TV and NBC 10 pm News to discuss current criminal cases, and been named a Top 50 Woman Lawyer by Super Lawyers, and a Top 100 Lawyer by Super Lawyers. She also served as mentor to another female lawyer with the Commission on Professionalism in 2016-2017.. Sarah frequently serves as a guest speaker at John Marshall Law School, and has authored a chapter in the IICLE handbook for DUIs, most recently in 2020. She is on the board of the IL Bar Foundation and served on the Lawyers Care Committee, helping lawyers and their families in need, especially during Covid where she participated in awarding 50 grants to struggling lawyers. She also served on the Gala Committee for the IBF, helping to plan and raise funds for the annual fundraiser.. Sarah has also attended countless seminars from science classes to learn blood testing in DUI and drug cases, to breathalyzer classes working hands on with the machines that IL uses to breahalyze drivers, to DNA classes with the expert from the Amanda Knox trial.  She has gone through the same officer training as police officers with regard to administering Field Sobriety Tests, which is very useful in every DUI case when an officer testifies how those tests were performed on the client.. Sarah was a featured attorney on the radio show Money for Lunch. Listen here:. It is important that you hire a good lawyer as soon as you can after your arrest. In many cases, there are things that should be done before your first court date, lie file motions or request the preservation of evidence that might be destroyed within a few days.  Give Sarah a call for a free consultation, and read her reviews below.