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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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Courtney Anderson

Courtney Anderson

  • BRE Law
202 S Franklin St 2nd floor, Decatur, IL 62523
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, ...
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Stephen A. Brundage

Stephen A. Brundage

1749 S Naperville Rd STE 105, Wheaton, IL 60189
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Science & Technology, Sex Crime, ...
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Todd D. Cohen

Todd D. Cohen

  • Cohen & Donahue Attorneys At Law
800 E Northwest Hwy #1095, Palatine, IL 60074
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Assault And Battery, Car Accidents, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
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Charles A. Canning

Charles A. Canning

40 N Airlite St # 3, Elgin, IL 60123
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
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Jonathan S. Bedi

Jonathan S. Bedi

53 W Jackson Blvd Suite 1101, Chicago, IL 60604
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
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W. Scott Hanken

W. Scott Hanken

1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime
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Douglas N. Koth

Douglas N. Koth

  • Koth Gregory & Nieminski
420 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, LGBTQ+, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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Khaled Issa

Khaled Issa

9631 W 153rd St Suite 32, Orland Park, IL 60462
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Assault And Battery, Cannabis Law, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
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Dave Carlson

Dave Carlson

58 N Chicago St #700, Joliet, IL 60432
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Sex Crime, ...
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Steven C. Carbon

Steven C. Carbon

  • Kupisch & Carbon, Ltd
201 N Church Rd, Bensenville, IL 60106
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Corporate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Guardianship, ...
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Nicholas M. Carrescia

Nicholas M. Carrescia

  • Giamanco Law Partners
107 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Landlord Or Tenant, Residential Real Estate, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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Omar Salguero

Omar Salguero

  • Law Offices of Omar Salguero‑Duarte & Associates, P.C.
7210 E State St # 206, Rockford, IL 61108
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Asylum, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, Deportation, Drug Crime, Employment-Based Immigration, ...
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Donald J. Cosley

Donald J. Cosley

3030 Salt Creek Ln Suite 120, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, ...
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Steven H. Fagan

Steven H. Fagan

161 N Clark St #1662, Chicago, IL 60601
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Drug Crime, Residential Real Estate, Sex Crime, Transportation, Trucking Accidents, Violent Crime, ...
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Matthew R. Gebhardt

Matthew R. Gebhardt

1425 McHenry Rd STE 204, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Residential Real Estate, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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Vincent C. Machroli

Vincent C. Machroli

4415 W, Harrison St Ste 213, Hillside, IL 60162
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal and Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
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Richard F. Blass

Richard F. Blass

  • Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC
770 Church Rd suite h, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Parole & Probation, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
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Bradley C. Giglio

Bradley C. Giglio

900 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, ...
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Dominic Buttita, Jr.

Dominic Buttita, Jr.

  • Buttitta Law Group, LLC
117 S Cook St #2, Barrington, IL 60010
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
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Mitchell S. Sexner

Mitchell S. Sexner

2126 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60612
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket
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Edward A. Villadonga

Edward A. Villadonga

  • Villadonga & Villadonga Attorneys at Law
720 N River Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Constitutional, Construction And Development, Discrimination, ...
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Adam E. Schramm

Adam E. Schramm

  • Schramm Law Group, LLC
240 E Lake St #101a, Addison, IL 60101
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, ...
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David Lee

David Lee

  • The Law Office of Aurora Attorney
2000 W Galena Blvd STE 202, Aurora, IL 60506
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
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David O. Koch

David O. Koch

  • Koch & Associates P.C.
5947 W 35th St, Cicero, IL 60804
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, Divorce & Separation, ...
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David Studenroth

David Studenroth

  • Law Offices of David Studenroth
617 Devon Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Administrative, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Juvenile, Litigation, Speeding And Traffic Ticket
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