Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Illinois

In Illinois, criminal charges—whether for DUI, drug offenses, assault, or fraud—can have serious consequences that follow you for life. With tough laws and no room for error, you need a defense that’s sharp, experienced, and ready to act fast. Whether you’re in Chicago or a small town, protecting your rights starts with the right attorney. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Illinois—trusted professionals known for strong courtroom presence, smart strategy, and relentless dedication to your defense.

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Kyle Colson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Medical Malpractice, Sex Crimes, ...
Edward Donahue
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, ...
Dragan Ivetić
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Contracts & Agreements, Copyright, Drug Crime, E-Discovery, ...
Kellie R. Kleitsch
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, ...
Nicholas Feda
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, ...
Jacob P. Johnston
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Trucking Accidents
Daniel Hofmann
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, ...
Patrick G. Johnston
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Slip & Fall Accidents, Wrongful Death
Carlos H. Davalos
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Daniel Nold
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Marc A. Kranz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, ...
Paul R. Kesselman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Pat Walsh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Homicide, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Stephen L. Richards
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Homicide, ...
Benjamin T. Stephens
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Workers' Compensation
Vanessa Sheehan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Juvenile, ...
Joshua S. M. Richards
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Homicide, Juvenile, ...
Evan Randall
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
George Kililis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Restraining Orders, Sex Crimes, ...
Katherine L. Maloney

Katherine L. Maloney

  • Katherine L. Maloney & Associates, LLC
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Divorce & Separation, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, ...
John M. Wilkie
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Deportation, ...
David O. Koch
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, Divorce & Separation, ...
Maria “Gabby” Antoniolli
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Probate, ...
Theodore S. Potkonjak
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, ...
Saundra Gavazzi
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Cannabis Law, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Identity Theft, ...
Dion U. Davi
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Stacey A. McCullough
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, ...
Patrick J. Weiland
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Christopher V. Parente
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Matthew R. Gebhardt
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Residential Real Estate, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...

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