Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in WAUKEGAN | 38 available

Firm: Alan E. Jones Attorney At Law, P.C.

203 E. Greenwood Avenue , Waukegan , Illinois 60087

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

25+ years experience Criminal Defense Trial Attorney & Driver's License Reinstatement Cases.  Free Consultation!

Firm: Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law

325 Washington Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Probate , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Albert L. Wysocki is the founding attorney at the Lake County criminal defense firm, Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law. Attorney Wysocki earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Criminal Justice, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago – Kent College of Law. In addition, he received his Associate of Arts degree from the College of Lake County. He was admitted to the State Bar of Illinois in 1977. In 1990, Mr. Wysocki was appointed the Village Attorney and the Village Prosecutor for the Village Round Lake Park, where he served until 1993. Attorney Wysocki is a member of numerous associations including the Jefferson Inns of Court, the Lake County Bar Association, the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Institute for Local Government Law, and The Lawyers Club of Chicago.. Mr. Wysocki offers counsel that other lawyers most likely cannot, due to his wide ranging background as a former Lake County judge, prosecutor, Chief Deputy Sheriff, and Premier criminal defense attorney. This extensive background gives Attorney Wysocki an invaluable perspective of not only the side of the defense, but also the prosecution, as well as a perspective as seen by law enforcement. By maintaining a thorough understanding of the United States criminal justice system, he is able to provide his clients with trusted legal counsel and effective services.  Mr. Wysocki believes that it is important to always have his clients’ best interest in mind, and he takes as much time as necessary to fully prepare every facet of the cases he takes on.  His firm handles a variety of cases, and Attorney Wysocki is prepared to represent you whether you are facing charges involving a drug crime, white color crime, DUI offense, and more. To find out more about retaining the representation of a Lake County criminal defense attorney, contact Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law.

Firm: Law Offices of Dino J Katris

9 S County St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

25 N. County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Kevin Malia is an experienced, aggressive litigator with twenty years of success in advocating for his clients. He has represented clients in numerous jury and bench trials, and successfully litigated countless contested motions . Kevin is a fighter who employs a principled and passionate approach to defending his client's rights in matters ranging from the most serious felonies to routine traffic matters.. Prior to opening the Law Offices of Kevin P. Malia, P.C., Kevin served as the Director of the Conviction Integrity Unit and the Chief of Rehabilitative Services with the Lake County, Illinois State's Attorney's Office. Immediately prior to his work with the State's Attorney's Office, he practiced for over fifteen years as a founding partner of Malia & Rinehart, P.C. , representing clients throughout Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin. Kevin started his career in 2004 as an Assistant Public Defender with the Lake County Public Defender's Office.. Kevin is licensed to practice in Illinois and Wisconsin, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Firm: Soffietti Johnson Teegen Phillips & Argueta, Ltd.

209 N. West St. , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Real Estate , Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Julio C. Argueta has been with the law firm since 2003. Julio has been a partner with the firm since 2005. Julio's areas of practice include a great deal of court time and litigation. They include Criminal Law, Traffic/DUI Defense and Personal Injury. Julio is also experienced in Real Estate, primarily residential closings. Julio is fluent in both the English and Spanish languages.. Prior to joining the law firm, Julio worked for the Lake County State's Attorney's Office between the years 2000 through 2003. Through his experience as a Prosecutor for the State's Attorney's Office, Julio worked a wide variety of Felonies and Misdemeanors, such as: DUI, traffic, Domestic Violence, Drug Cases, Armed Violence and Vehicle Forfeiture matters.. Julio attended law school at Loyola University in Chicago, IL. Julio graduated from Loyola in 2000.. Julio worked as a clerk for a prestigious medical malpractice/personal injury law firm in Chicago, IL throughout his law school years. Julio also completed an internship at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office from 1999 through 2000.. Julio completed his undergraduate work at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Julio is also very proud of being a member of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Football team, having played with many athletes who reached the NFL. Julio's time at U of I was very fulfilling academically and athletically.

Firm: Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani

9 South County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Traffic Violations, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois State University. In 1987, I received a Juris Doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. From 1987 to 1993 I served as an assistant state’s attorney with the Lake County States Attorney’s Office. In that capacity, I handled all types of criminal cases including DUIs, drugs, sex offenses, white collar crimes and crimes of violence including homicide. In 1993, I went into private practice and became a partner at Noonan, Perrillo and Polenzani where I practiced in both criminal and civil litigation. In 2013, I became a partner at Fox, Lunardi, Zeit & Polenzani, a preeminent Lake County litigation firm.. I am a father of two and past school board president, as well as a former youth football coach. I continue to serve as the Waukegan Teen Court Judge, a volunteer position which I have held for over 10 years.. Since 2010, I have been the co-chair of the "Breast Fest" fundraising concert supporting the Avon Breast Cancer Walk and am a member of the Breast Fest of Champions fundraising team.

Firm: Law Office of John E. Murphy, L.L.C.

325 Washington St Ste 300 , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Your case is too important to not have the best fighting for you. Aggressive, experienced criminal defense. Call us For a free consultation.

Firm: Dreifuss Law

25 N. County St. , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime

Firm: Law Offices of Gregory C. Nikitas

25 N. County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Gregory Nikitas has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1994. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and received his J.D. degree from DePaul University. He worked in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office from 1994 through 2000 before going into private practice.. In recognition of his skills and expertise as an Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Nikitas was entrusted to handle many first-degree murder cases, six of which went to trial, and convictions were obtained on each case. He has handled hundreds of traffic court, misdemeanor, DUI, juvenile, and felony cases. He has personally tried more than 50 jury trials and over 150 bench trials. His experience and success qualified him as lead counsel to handle death penalty cases as a prosecutor. As a defense attorney, Mr. Nikitas has handled four murder cases in the past two years.. Among Mr. Nikitas' qualifications:. Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Illinois. He has also successfully handled cases in Wisconsin and Michigan.. Member of the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.. Certified by the Illinois Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases as lead defense attorney.. Extensive knowledge and experience with DNA evidence. Mr. Nikitas has background in the science of DNA evidence and has presented such evidence very successfully as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

Firm: Evan J. Winer

9 N County St Ste 100 , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Clerk of the Circuit Court

18 N. County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Family , Traffic Violations, , ,

Firm: Lake County State's Attorney's Office

18 N County St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Daniels, Long and Pinsel

19 N County St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Douglas R. Roberts

222 Washington St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Weinstein & Douglas, P.C.

325 Washington Street Suite 301 , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

David S. Weinstein was born in Chicago, illinois in 1965.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Indiana University in 1988, and received his Juris Doctor degree fro the University of Miami School of Law in 1991.. Mr. Weinstein is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, The Lake County Bar Association and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar of the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Wisconsin and is certified to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.. Mr. Weinstein is also a member of the Capital Litigation Trial Bar and is certified by the Illinois Supreme Court to be lead counsel in death penalty cases.  Mr. Weinstein is a certified arbitrator for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit and is a board member of Youth Conservation Corps in Waukegan.. Mr. Weinstein is one of the most experienced and respected trial attorneys in Lake County who has tried well over 200 Jury Trials and handled many high profile and serious cases including 18 homicides.  Mr. Weinstein has also successfully attained many civil verdicts and also handles family law cases.

33 N County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Mccollum Hodgkinson, P.C.

415 Washington St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Bur-Men Law Group PC.

415 W. Washington St. , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an attormey in Lake County, IL. My practice areas include criminal defens, civil rights litigation and family law (with a focus on dad's rights). I am an owner and partner at the Bur-Men Law Group PC. I have worked in my field for over  8 years.  I am well versed in post conviction petitions as well as appellate work. I work in both the state trial courts and the federal trial courts. I  am available to take cases in surrounding counties, such as Cook, DuPage, Will, and McHenry Counties. When you hire me, Know that I'm prepared to take on whatever the State brings your way, without fear. I will fight hard for you. At Bur-Men Law Group your Freedom is personal to us.

200 N. Martin Luther King, Jr Ave , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Fox Lunardi & Zeit LLC

9 S County St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense