Criminal Defense lawyers in Illinois Caroline Hernandez to Christopher Wright

Explore Illinois attorneys like Caroline Hernandez, Cathleen Macelroy, Chandra Justice, Charles Antonietti, Charles Bretz, Charles Courtney, Charles M. Baum, and Christopher Wright. in cities like Elgin, Peoria, Joliet, Chicago and Chicago. These attorneys specialize in Criminal Defense in Zip codes like 60120, 62220, 60628.

Caroline Hernandez

Firm: Hernandez Law Office Ltd.
76 S Grove Ave Ste 76 B , Elgin , Illinois 60120
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I endorse this lawyer for all your bankruptcy matters. As a fellow attorney I refer my clients to Ms. Hernandez for her experience in these matters. She is very knowledgeable and f…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Chris Gramm

Firm: Stivers and Gramm, LLC
820 E. Grove Street , Bloomington , Illinois 61701
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense
Chris Gramm is a McLean County native. After graduating from University High School in Normal, he majored in political science at Illinois State University(ISU) and received his Masters degree from the University of Illinois (U of I) prior to attending law school at Northern Illinois University(NIU). Before opening his own law practice in Bloomington, he was formerly an Assistant State's Attorney with the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanors, DUI and traffic cases. Chris is a member of the McLean County and Illinois State Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Chris is now a partner with the law firm of Stivers & Gramm, LLC.
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Taylor

Firm: Taylor Law, P.C.
P.O. Box 72 , Oswego , Illinois 60543
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
CHRISTOPHER J. TAYLORP.O. Box 72, Oswego, IL 60543 | |. Highly effective communicator with more than twenty-five years of experience in persuading judges, juries, parties and sometimes victims as a litigator of cases in both criminal and civil applications. Creative problem solver with acute attention to customer service and detail.. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. TAYLOR LAW, P.C. , Oswego, IL • 2018-PresentA single person law firm providing legal a diverse clientele.. Managed all aspects of case load, including scheduling, coordinating appearances, billing and communicating with all involved people.. BYRD & TAYLOR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Rockford, IL • 1994-2017Partner in a small law firm providing legal representation to clients in state and federal court.... Handled large caseload and managed support staff. Successfully defended criminal cases from traffic matters to a murder case. Represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in civil cases. A true general practice law firm. One of Rockford’s best attorneys, huge word of mouth referral volume!. CITY OF ROCKFORD LEGAL DEPARTMENT, Rockford, IL • 1991--1994. Assistant City Attorney/Special Assistant State’s Attorney• Prosecuted DUI and traffic cases occurring within the City of Rockford.• Coordinated communication with city police officers, answering questions related to pending case load and occasionally advised them regarding acceptable future conduct.• Communicated with all parties involved on pending cases, including witnesses, offenders and victims.• Acted as initial escalation point.. EDUCATION. NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY -COLLEGE OF LAWDeKalb, IL 1989-1991: Degree- Juris Doctor. NORHTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF BUSINESSDeKalb, IL 1984-1989 Degree- Bachelor of Science- Marketing. CASTLETON STATE COLLEGECastleton, VT 1983-1984 Degree- None
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“I cannot begin to describe the extraordinarily high esteem with which I hold Mr. Taylor. His knowledge and skill set is extremely diverse, covering a vast array of different topics…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Syregelas

Firm: Law Offices of Christopher C. Syregelas
312 N. May Street , Chicago , Illinois 60607
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a Criminal Defense Attorney with experience from both sides of the courtroom. My experience as a prosecutor has helped prepare me to provide the best legal representation for individuals who have been arrested. I handle all types of criminal matters ranging from Murder cases to simple traffic matters. I have tried several hundred felony bench trials and many felony jury trials.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a fabulous attorney that I have known since law school! Chris is truly one of the kindest and most honest attorneys that I know! Chris has excellent…”

Christopher McCallum

Firm: Law Offices of Christopher Gavin McCallum
51 E. Burlington St , Riverside , Illinois 60546
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Christopher McCallum is a former States Attorney. He has been an attorney for ten years.He attended John Marshall Law School where he specialized in trial litigation. He wasrecognized by ATLA for his performance in Trial Advocacy in 2004 regional team competition.Christopher has extensive experience in handling matters both here in the US, as well asoverseas in Manila, Philippines and India. Christopher is licensed in both Illinois andWashington D.C.. Christopher does not judge on the matter before him, he listens and uses his knowledgeand experiences for the best outcome possible. Christopher’s willingness to listen, andadapt to clients issues is a proven asset to our clients’ overall success.. Christopher also volunteers his time with various organizations, including Safe Humane Chicago on the Attorney Committee , as well as with the North Side Community Federal Credit Union on the Supervisory Committee . He is also an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association Animal Law section, the Knights of Columbus and the Hibernians.
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“Mr. McCallum is a disciplined attorney and he uses that discipline to best represent his clients.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Mccall

Firm: McCall Law Offices, P.C.
1225 North North Street , Peoria , Illinois 61606
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
When you come to McCall Law Offices, you can have confidence in the help you can receive from a criminal defense attorney in Peoria who has your best interests in mind. Attorney Christopher S. McCall has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases, and he is equipped and qualified to take on your case and support you today. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate at the University of Illinois College of Law. He has received a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo for both DUI and Criminal Defense. He also has been noted by Super Lawyers®. Attorney McCall received wonderful experience while working at the law office of Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick. He has dealt with all kinds of criminal cases and has the competence and experience you need at this time. He has a thorough understanding of the criminal process and wants to take on your case and provide you with the help and aggressive defense you’re looking for as you combat your charges and pursue a fresh start at life. Have you been indicted with charges of violent crimes of any kind? Are you dealing with accusations of theft crimes? It is imperative that you take immediate action and seek out the help you need as soon as possible. Attorney McCall is up to the task, having assisted numerous other individuals who are dealing with issues much like yours. He has experience with drug crimes charges and accusations of DUI. In addition, if you are facing charges of federal crimes, you can have confidence in the help you can procure here. Whatever the details of your case may be, do not wait any longer to contact this law office and receive the help you need now.
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“Attorney McCall & his team are the real deal. They are caring, attentive, understanding, and go abo”
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“I face Mr. McCall often in family court, and I have always found him to be professional, prepared, and compassionate. He is a strong advocate for his clients, while at the same tim…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Christopher Klis

Firm: Christopher B. Klis, Attorney At Law
100 Illinois Street , Saint Charles , Illinois 60174
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI
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“I endorse this lawyer. Chris and I handled many DUI cases together when I was a prosecutor. He was always professional, thorough, and had a deep understanding of the law.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Frericks

124 NE Madison Ave., Suite A , Peoria , Illinois 61602
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Great Service! Communication was great and never had to wait for an answer. I recommend him to anyon”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Bemben

Firm: Bemben Law Group, PC
2227 N Mannheim Rd , Melrose Park , Illinois 60164
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“rtainly didn't want someone fresh out of law school who was learning on my dime. I found Chris onli”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Chris Brockman

Firm: Law Office of Chris R. Brockman
625 N. Michigan Avenue , Chicago , Illinois 60611
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
While attending school at the University of Dayton School of Law, I focused on gaining as much practical experience as possible.  Clubs and the Law Review sounded nice on paper, but I wanted the practical experience you just cannot get in school.  I initially clerked for a small civil litigation firm.  Later, I worked closely with a solo criminal defense attorney on a variety of cases ranging from traffic violations to rape.  During this time, I learned the fundamentals of being an effective criminal defense advocate.Upon graduating law school, I came back home to Chicago to study for the bar exam.  I quickly inserted myself in the criminal defense arena by joining the Chicago Bar Association’s Criminal Defense Committee as well as the Young Lawyers Section.  At the same time, I was reaching out to every Chicago defense attorney to volunteer my time and learn new skills.  I've had the opportunity to try a variety of cases including a felon in possession of a handgun jury, and a murder jury.Currently, my practice is located in the West Loop of Chicago.  I focus on criminal law, although I take on any case that involves complex litigation.  I love getting in front of a judge or jury.  When I am not practicing, I like to volunteer my time as a mentor to local youth on probation.
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“him to anyone in need of legal service. He was genuine, resourceful, clever, and really cared about”
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“It was a pleasure to have Chris as opposing counsel on a recent divorce case, both in and out of court. He was a strong advocate for his client, while being practical in terms of s…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Cathleen Macelroy

Firm: Macelroy Law, LLC
107 W Main St Ste 2 , Belleville , Illinois 62220
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“tly say she would make a great judge , she cares about you and your rights , when she is in your cor”
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Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Chicago Trusted Attorneys

Firm: Chicago Trusted Attorneys
444 W Lake St , Chicago , Illinois 60606
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing
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“I researched attorneys in the Chicago area that could handle my case and after several interviews with other law firms, I found Chicago Trusted Attorneys. David Smith took the time…”
— Betsy Muery
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Cheryl Whitley

Firm: Law Office of Cheryl R. Whitley, LLC
27 East Main Street , Belleville , Illinois 62220
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Recipient of AVVO’s “2019 CLIENT’S CHOICE AWARD”. Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley has over ten years of law enforcement experience. She has served as a police officer; special operations officer; police detective and narcotics investigator. This professional experience from “the other side” has given her a thorough understanding of how crimes are prosecuted and gives her THE EDGE in aggressively defending your case.The Scales of Justice is not always balanced and Cheryl has witnessed many forms of injustice in a system supposedly designed to protect the innocent. Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Injustice Anywhere is a threat to Justice Everywhere.” Witnessing injustice first hand struck a burning desire within Cheryl to obtain her law degree so that she might be that voice to fight for the rights of the oppressed.Cheryl’s unwavering desire to fight for justice led her to the infamous Johnnie Cochran Law Firm where she did her internship. Upon graduation Cheryl was hired by the Cochran Firm-St. Louis as a Law Clerk. For almost three years Cheryl offered her expertise in proper police procedure and in civil rights cases. During that period Cheryl made many successful arguments in civil rights cases on behalf of the clients.Attorney Cheryl R. Whitley is “NOW ON YOUR SIDE” ready to vigorously defend your case.
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“fective Efforts Of Attorney Whitney. I put my life and freedom in her hands and she hasn’t let me”
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“Cheryl is a knowledgeable and highly-respected member of the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Charles Miller

Firm: Miller Law Offices, PC
416 Main Street , Peoria , Illinois 61602
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
After graduating from Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, Illinois, I enlisted in the United States Navy where I spent the next four years serving my country at home and overseas. I was stationed at many places throughout the country, including Illinois, California and Texas. I served overseas for over two years at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I still value and use the many skills I learned in the military such as discipline, hard work, integrity, toughness and persistence.. When my enlistment was up, I came back to Illinois and attended Illinois State University. I pursued a degree in Political Science, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude. While a student at Illinois State University, I became a member of Golden Key International Honor Society and President of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society).. After graduating from Illinois State University, I enrolled in law school at Northern Illinois College of Law where I was on the Dean's list for four semesters. During law school I became fascinated with criminal law and the criminal justice system. I worked as a student attorney at the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office and completed my first jury trial while still in law school. I then became a student attorney at the Northern Illinois College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic, defending indigent clients under the supervision of a licensed attorney.. After graduating from law school and passing the Illinois Bar Examination, I accepted a position as an Assistant State's Attorney in Peoria County, where I was in court everyday of the week trying cases. While at the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office, I received rapid promotion, from traffic to misdemeanor prosecutor after only three months (the normal promotion time is nine months to one year).. While an Assistant State's Attorney, I gained a lot of experience in the courtroom, often undergoing a trial every week, which enhanced my trial skills.. In April 2008, I opened my own law practice with my business partner and former prosecutor, Robert Pugh. Criminal, Traffic and DUI defense continue to be my areas of concentration. I enjoy the work and derive a great deal of satisfaction utilizing my knowledge and skills fighting to achieve the best results for my clients and protecting their constitutional rights.. Personal Interests
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Charles M. Baum

Firm: Schwartz Cooper Chartered
180 North La Salle Street 2700  60 , Chicago , Illinois 60601
Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.3 out of 5

Charles Courtney

Firm: Courtney Clark Law, P.C.
104 S Charles St , Belleville , Illinois 62220
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Contracts, Estate Planning, Real Estate , Criminal Defense
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“I hired Jayni Lindtvedt as my divorce lawyer. It took a full year for my divorce to go through and it was a cut and dry uncomplicated case. There were months where NOTHING was done…”
— Judy Hobson
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Charles Bretz

Firm: Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C
58 N Chicago St Fl 2 , Joliet , Illinois 60432
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Chuck began his legal career in 1982 as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Will County, Illinois.  He successfully prosecuted his first murder case at the age of twenty-five and won every murder case that he tried as a prosecutor thereafter, along with numerous other Felony cases involving various crimes.  In 1986, Chuck joined the oldest law firm in Joliet, Murphy, Timm, Lennon, Spesia, and Ayers as a litigation Associate.  For six years, Chuck tried various civil cases including Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Commercial disputes in the state and federal courts.  Subsequently, Chuck rejoined the State’s Attorney’s Office as the First Assistant and successfully prosecuted several cases, including obtaining a First Degree Murder conviction as to an inmate at a local prison who had killed a correctional officer.  Since leaving the State’s Attorney’s Office, Chuck has been in Private Practice on his own, except for a three year period of time when he was employed by a local Real Estate Developer.  In 1999, Chuck formed the Law Offices of Chuck Bretz, P.C., which is now known as Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C.. Since that time, Chuck has built Chuck Bretz & Associates, P.C. into a dynamic law firm featuring distinguished and accomplished attorneys who concentrate their practice in the areas Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury litigation and advising various businesses pertaining to multiple commercial matters.
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“Chuck and his team exemplify professionalism and expertise at every turn. They navigated my team through a series of complex business challenges, streamlining the entire process an…”
— Sunny Singh
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Charles Antonietti

Firm: Antonietti Law
15 Salt Creek Lane , Hinsdale , Illinois 60521
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
At Antonietti & Associates we have offered quality representation and comforting personal service to clients in Greater Chicago since 1995. Our law firm’s founder, former prosecutor Charles Antonietti, brings almost 25 years of experience to the protection of your rights in criminal law and family law matters.. Charles E. Antonietti is a lawyer who customizes his legal leadership to suit your unique situation. He is sensitive and understanding when speaking with you; forceful when negotiating on your behalf; and aggressive with tactics in criminal defense, divorce and civil litigation.
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“My consultations with Charles helped me gain confidence in court. Hiring attorney Antonietti was th”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Great communication skills and great teamwork.”
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“From the front desk assistant, Charlie, to my attorney, Charles, my experience was nothing but professional. Every question I had was answered in a timely fashion and I felt that t…”
— Rob Bruce
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Chandra Justice

Firm: Justice Law Office
416 Main Street , Peoria , Illinois 61602
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“Chandra was my husband's public defender. Told him he should plead guilty because he admitted to hav”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Christopher Wright

Firm: Law Office of Christopher M. R. Wright
11528 S Halsted , Chicago , Illinois 60628
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Criminal Defense
Christopher has been instrumental in facilitating positive outcomes for criminal and civil cases. With well over half a decade of industry experience, Christopher is the sole principal owner of the Law Office of Christopher M.R. Wright.. Most notably, Christopher has successfully represented a variety of clients. He is a graduate of Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He is an active member of the Illinois Bar Association and the Cook County Bar Association. Outside of the office, Christopher enjoys watching sports, traveling, art, and staying active. He grew up in Illinois and he currently lives in the Chicagoland area. His practice specializes in the following areas: dui/dwi, traffic, criminal, plaintiff evictions, and family law.
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“I endorse attorney Wright in the field of criminal defense. Attorney Wright is a competent and caring attorney.”

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