Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in chicago | 265 available
265 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in chicago, Illinois, including Erickson & Oppenheimer, Erin J. Bognar, Evans, Loewenstein, Shimanovsky & Moscardini, and Fabbrini Law Group. These lawyers are rated between 3.6/5 to 4.0/5 and 70% provide free consultation.
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Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview
Criminal Defense Case Timeline
Criminal defense cases in Chicago typically resolve within 2 to 18 months, depending on case complexity, court schedules, and whether the matter proceeds to trial.
chicago Court Backlog
The Cook County court system often manages a backlog ranging from 500 to 3,000 criminal cases, reflecting both new filings and ongoing matters.
Criminal Defense chicago Filing Volume
Estimated monthly criminal case filings in Chicago range from 700 to 1,800, based on recent public court data.
Criminal Defense Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: approximately 25% of cases resolve before formal charges, 35% after filing but before trial, and about 10% result in favorable trial outcomes for defendants.
Erickson & Oppenheimer
Yelp Review
“I referred a friend to Erickson and Oppenheimer for a DUI case. At first my friend was skeptical that anything could be done since he knew he had been...”Read on Yelp
Hallock Law
Yelp Review
“Hallock was very professional since day one. From the beginning he informed us that he will be as honest and be straightforward with us. Not a lot of...”Read on Yelp
Google Review
“I highly recommend Thomas Hallock Attorney At Law. He really cares about his clients and will get you the best possible outcome on your case. Thank you for diligently working on my…”— Gerald Mendoza
Goldman & Associates
Yelp Review
“not sure why the bad reviews but this guy is the real deal! fought from start to finish till we got the right outcome. worth every penny!”Read on Yelp
Gal Pissetzky
Avvo Review
“Jennifer demonstrated outstanding professionalism and expertise. They are remarkably punctual and re”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“I have worked with Attorney Pissetzky on several matters and find him to be very knowledgable and aggressive. An excellent attorney.”
Google Review
“Jennifer is amazing! I’ve done multiple consultations that felt more like I was getting sold, rather than getting informed and educated! But Jennifer not only showed her expertise,…”— Natasha Khan
Gabriel Galloway
Yelp Review
“I have been working with Gabe for several years, and he has never let me down. He has assisted me with labor disputes, rental issues, and has even advised...”Read on Yelp
Fenbert & Associates
Yelp Review
“Working with Richard was the best decision I've made. Not only was he the only lawyer that picked up his phone on a late Friday evening, he was always on...”Read on Yelp
Google Review
“Attorney Rich Fenbert is a man of the people. Earlier this year, I was booked for DUI. I had been dealing with multiple situations in my personal life that made it a struggle findi…”— Sergio Suarez
Feldman Criminal Defense
Yelp Review
“Stephen Feldman is a terrific attorney and a great, honest person. He has advised me on several legal matters throughout the years, always taking his time...”Read on Yelp
Google Review
“Stephen Feldman is a superior attorney and he truly cares about helping his clients. A great person and I highly recommend him!”— James Runkle
Fabbrini Law Group
Yelp Review
“Full disclosure: I can't speak to the legal qualifications of Fabbrini, the person fielding calls sufficiently unprofessional as to end the whole matter...”Read on Yelp
Haytham Faraj
Avvo Review
“case and my well-being post-accident. They settled my case prematurely without regard for my interes”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Competent, cordial, and caring. That’s Haytham. He and I were on opposite sides of a case. Haytham made all the right moves - with courtesy and dignified advocacy. Respect.”
Frank Himel
Avvo Review
“attitude. This man is a disgrace to the law, he only has his job because of his mommy and daddy ju”Read on Avvo
Frank Edwards
Avvo Review
“Not reliable doesn’t show up to court, stole my property and doesn’t want to replace them. Never”Read on Avvo
Erin J. Bognar
Avvo Review
“Erin is direct, honest, and gave me valuable insight throughout each process of my divorce. Erin and the firm she is affiliated with are professional...”Read on Avvo
Godfrey Gillett
Avvo Review
“I wasted my time and money with this attorney. Dont make the same mistake I did, hire someone experi”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“I endorse this lawyer.”
Gregory A. Adamski
Avvo Review
“Greg is an outstanding attorney. He has an exceptional understanding of the law (as well as the legal process in Chicago, both at the state and feder...Sharad”Read on Avvo
Gregory Lapapa
Avvo Review
“I have used Mr. Greg lapapa esq legal services for some years , He is very easy to communicate wit”Read on Avvo
Evans, Loewenstein, Shimanovsky & Moscardini
Yelp Review
“Attorney Carletta Traylor honestly feels like a lifesaver. She has helped me tremendously on two major cases; one was very complicated from two years of...”Read on Yelp