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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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
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, ...
Paul R. Kesselman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Robert T. Rosenstiel
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Environmental, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, ...
Michael D. Ettinger
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, White Collar Crime
Dominic Buttita, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Aaron S. Rosenblatt
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Saul Ferris
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Drug Crime, Expungement, Medical Malpractice, ...
Omar F. Khan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, ...
Rafael J. Guzman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Drug Crime, Expungement, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Francisco J. Botto
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, ...
Christopher V. Russelburg
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Mitchell S. Sexner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
John Malvik
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Construction Accidents, ...
Nicholas Ktenas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Drug Crime, Residential Real Estate, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Matthew P. Karstens
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Paternity, ...
Frank R. DiFranco
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Driver's License Suspension, ...
Emilio Moretti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Parole & Probation, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
Khaled Issa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Stephen A. Brundage
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Science & Technology, Sex Crimes, ...
Jason L. Traub
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Michelle Edens
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Juvenile, Parole & Probation, Sex Crimes, ...
Matthew M. Fakhoury
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Michael R. Murphy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Cierra N. Norris
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Violent Crime
Rudy J Rios
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Martin S. LaScola
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
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, ...
Adam E. Schramm
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Craig L. Boston
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Tickets

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