Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in chicago | 265 available
265 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in chicago, Illinois, including Heather Hurst, Herschel Rush, J. Albukerk, and James D. Montgomery. These lawyers are rated between 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 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.
Heather Hurst
Avvo Review
“tarted with a real estate attorney. What a waste of time. As soon as Heather was back in the case, m”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“I highly endorse Mrs. Hurst. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact her first.”
Jeffrey B. Granich
Avvo Review
“Jeff always been good and will explain everything in honest detail, He has helped me in 3-5 case's over the past 7 year's and also many family member'...”Read on Avvo
Google Review
“Very effective, professional and trustworthy. Honestly, my life would be a lot worse right now if I had not been recommended to Mr. Granich by my cousin. I don't want to get into t…”— Adrian Trela
John Buchmiller & Associates
Yelp Review
“I hired Todd McCartney for a minor case. He is incompetent, a poor communicator, and a dishonest person. He sent me DUI paperwork to fill out when my case...”Read on Yelp
Joel Gould
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“Mr. Gould handled my case with integrity and diligence. I was informed every step of the way, and he”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Mr. Gould is an excellent attorney: hardworking, competent, committed and very innovative. He represents all his clients with compassion, and takes his time to understand what they…”
Google Review
“Joel Gould is Absolutely amazing lawyer and a human being, highly recommend”— Megan Gliwa
Jill Rose Quinn Attorney At Law
Yelp Review
“Kind, compassionate, got the job done. A+. I specifically sought out someone in the LGBTQIA2+ community to represent me in a legal matter and she was...”Read on Yelp
Jeffrey Moskowitz
Avvo Review
“, and the judge. When there was a snafu with my records, Jeff remained professional, and used the si”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Jeff is an exceptional attorney - hardworking, knowledgeable and creative, he never stops until he has explored every option for his clients. I am always glad to see Jeff in the co…”
James DiQuattro
Avvo Review
“d check and I must go through an appeal process, which they could not have made any more complex. I”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Jim has an excellent reputation in our field and is a strong advocate for his clients. Great Lawyer.”
J. Albukerk
Avvo Review
“Mr. Albukerk is an incredible lawyer who persisted through my son's difficult murder case. He worked”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“I have worked on both federal civil rights and criminal matters with Nick. He is a very thorough and creative attorney. He cares deeply for his clients and will work very hard for …”
Jayne Ingles
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“p me with a new adventure: me helping others in need. Thank you Jayne and keep up the good work!”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Jayne is an incredible lawyer who fights hard for her clients, is a great trial attorney and understands all aspects of the law. Jayne goes above and beyond to help her clients and…”
Herschel Rush
Avvo Review
“I wouldn’t recommend this lawyer , he don’t have client best interest , if you ask me he works a”Read on Avvo
Lawyers.com Review
“Mr. Rush is a all-star defense attorney who is well-connected and extremely professional. He is the only criminal defense attorney I would ever consider in the Chicagoland area.”
Jennifer Bae
Avvo Review
“Jennifer is the best attorney that I ever know. Years ago she helped me in divorce with physically a”Read on Avvo
Jennifer Wirth, Attorney at Law
Yelp Review
“Jennifer Wirth is without a doubt the best lawyer I've ever worked with! I've been without a license for 11 years and have been eligible to get it back for...”Read on Yelp
Google Review
“Working with this attorney was hands-down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. …”— Bob Y
Joel Gould Attorney At Law
Yelp Review
“Mr. Gould is the most reliable, and honest attorney. He is just the best. Wishing him well!”Read on Yelp
John D. Colbert
Avvo Review
“I just wish to thank John once again for all the work he did helping my family settle in Chicago. I would recommend him without hesitation to anybody ...”Read on Avvo
John D. Donlevy
Avvo Review
“I had John clean up my arrest and conviction records from decades past and prepare the forms and documentation necessary for me to travel to Canada. ...a clientI live in NYC and ha…”Read on Avvo