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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Dave Carlson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Sex Crime, ...
Adam J. Sheppard
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Science & Technology, Sex Crime
Alonzo H. Zahour
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault And Battery, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Joel Patrick Brown
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, ...
Theodore S. Potkonjak
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, ...
Jonathan S. Bedi
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Sexual Harassment
Darryl A. Goldberg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion, White Collar Crime
Bradley C. Giglio
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, ...
Frank R. DiFranco
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drivers License Suspension, ...
John M. Wilkie
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Asylum, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, Deportation, ...
Azita M. Mojarad
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Asylum, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship, Divorce And Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Barbara Morton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Sergio E. Acosta
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Gaming, Lawsuits and Disputes
Practice Areas: Litigation, White Collar Crime
James F. DiQuattro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, ...
Jeffrey D. Muntz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Terry Dodds
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, ...
Patrick Brady
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
James P. Kelly
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Government, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Corporate, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, ...
Hira Malik
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Elder Law, Federal Crime, Identity Theft, Land Use And Zoning, ...
Omar F. Khan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault And Battery, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Suspension, Drug Crime, ...
David Lee
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Brett A. Appelman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Landlord Or Tenant, ...
Jacqueline M. Aldrich
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Appeals, Assault And Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce And Separation, ...
Jerald Novak
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Sex Crime, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime
Jason M. Kunowski
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, Sex Crime, ...

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