Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Waukegan | 24 available

Firm: Kroovand Johnson LLC

33 N County Street , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding Ticket

Firm: McCollum Hodgkinson, P.C.

415 W. Washington Street, Suite 103 , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Juvenile , Sexual Abuse, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

McCollum Hodgkinson, P.C. is a criminal and juvenile defense law firm, formerly known as Law Offices of Steven P. McCollum, P.C., and has been in business since 1995. Before becoming a criminal defense lawyer, Steve McCollum was the Chief Deputy State's Attorney for Lake County (in charge of all criminal prosecutions) and was a prosecutor in the Lake County State's Attorney's Office for 14 years and in the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office for 2 years. As a prosecutor Steve was the primary prosecutor on many jury trials of First Degree Murder cases, including the trials of seven (7) death penalty cases, numerous Reckless Homicide cases, sexual assault cases, domestic battery, DUI, large white collar crime (theft) cases, and all other criminal matters.  In addition to being the Chief Deputy State's Attorney in Lake County, Steve was the Chief of the Felony Review Division, Chief of the Misdemeanor and Traffic Division and Chief of the Juvenile Division for the Lake County State's Attorney.. Since entering private practice in 1995 Steve has been the President of the Lake County Bar Association, the Chairman of the Criminal Trials and Appeals Committee for the Bar Association, and a speaker at many seminars conducted for attorneys.  As a Defense attorney Steve has  handled clients charged with First Degree Murder, sexual assault or abuse, child pornography, drug charges, DUI and Reckless Homicide, domestic battery (both felony and misdemeanor), large theft, embezzlement, and white collar crime cases, and almost every other possible criminal or juvenile case.. Steve grew up in Lake County, Illinois and is very familiar with everyone in the Court system in Lake County.

Firm: The Law Office of Torrie Mark Newsome

705 Yeoman St , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of William J. Margolin, P.C.

409 Grand Ave , Waukegan , Illinois 60085

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

With over twenty (20) years of criminal courtroom experience, attorney William Margolin, started his career as an assistant state’s attorney prosecuting all types of cases ranging from charges of driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs to violent felony charges.. William Margolin established his criminal defense law practice in 1993, and to date, has successfully represented thousands of individuals. William Margolin is devoted to protecting his client’s rights in a knowledgeable, personable, and dedicated fashion.. “When someone is charged with a criminal offense, I firmly believe that they need prompt legal service. I personally respond to all calls, no matter the time of day or day of the week, I take the time to answer questions and establish an effective defense. A superior attorney – client relationship is vital. Our relationship allows my clients to rest confidently knowing that I am working for the best possible outcome.”. Such an extensive array of experience has given William Margolin a well-rounded perspective on how the system works and how to obtain the best possible results for you.