Feldman Criminal Defense operates from 5419 North Sheridan Road, Suite 113, Chicago, IL 60640, with Stephen J. Feldman bringing over 12 years of experience defending clients against DUI charges, misdemeanors, and felonies throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Recognized as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers Magazine 2011 and Outstanding Young Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Feldman serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching Trial Advocacy at John Marshall Law School while also working as a DUI Hearing Officer presiding over more than 1,000 administrative hearings. The firm handles drunk driving cases involving alcohol and drugs, murder, manslaughter, drug charges, traffic violations, theft, retail theft, domestic battery, assault, sex offenses, weapons offenses, and fraud with aggressive representation designed to tear down prosecutors’ cases piece by piece. Having successfully beaten numerous DUI charges and restored clients’ driving privileges, the practice offers expungement services and drivers license reinstatement assistance through complex Secretary of State proceedings. Contact is available at 312-371-5522 or [email protected] for free consultations addressing criminal matters throughout Cook County and surrounding jurisdictions.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
Raymond G. Bendig Attorney at Law practices criminal defense in Chicago, Illinois, with over 25 years of experience since being licensed in 1988, available for free case evaluations at 773-594-9541. Operating throughout Chicago area courts including federal, state, and county jurisdictions at both trial and appellate levels, Bendig personally appears in court for clients rather than sending associates, specializing in cases ranging from DUI to murder charges. His practice encompasses federal offenses and white collar crimes, violent crimes including murder and shootings, weapons charges and armed habitual criminal cases, drug offenses from possession to distribution, armed robbery, battery and aggravated battery, burglary, theft, and probation violations. The firm also handles domestic violence, sex offenses, juvenile court matters, organized crime and gang-related charges, providing aggressive defense strategies tailored to individual circumstances. With decades of courtroom experience, Bendig offers flexible meeting locations to accommodate clients throughout the Chicago area, accepting payment by check or cash while maintaining a reputation for fighting hard to achieve the best possible outcomes in criminal cases.
The Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury, LLC serves clients from three locations: 10024 Skokie Boulevard Suite 210 in Skokie, 1600 Golf Road Suite 1200 in Rolling Meadows, and 1136 S. Delano Court West Suite B201 in Chicago, Illinois 60605. Phone (847) 920-4540. Matthew Fakhoury, a former Cook County prosecutor, leads this criminal defense firm handling felony and misdemeanor cases throughout Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows. The practice defends clients charged with DUI offenses, drug crimes including possession and distribution, domestic violence, theft and retail theft, assault and battery, weapons charges, and sex offenses. With over fifty years of combined experience, the attorneys represent individuals facing federal crimes, white collar offenses, probation violations, juvenile delinquency matters, and serious vehicular crimes. The firm maintains twenty-four hour availability for clients in custody, offers free consultations, and provides expungement services through their specialized division XpungeChicago.com. Fakhoury’s team handles burglary, robbery, home invasion, computer crimes, murder charges, and financial fraud cases while offering payment plans to make experienced criminal defense accessible throughout Cook County courts.
Stephen M. Komie practices from 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602, bringing over 40 years of experience defending clients against drug crimes, DUI, sex offenses, money laundering, corporate fraud, and murder charges. Available at 312-263-2800, Komie has successfully argued five cases before the Illinois Supreme Court and completed over 100 trials, earning recognition as a 20-year Super Lawyer. Notable victories include acquittals for murder charges involving a police officer, overturned felony DUI convictions, recovered seized funds totaling over $800,000 through landmark forfeiture cases, and successful sex crime defenses for teachers and daycare operators. The firm leverages renowned jury selection specialist Dr. Jo-Ellan Demetrius from the O.J. Simpson trial and maintains a nationwide network of expert witnesses including forensic accountants, psychologists, and medical professionals. As a passionate advocate against asset forfeiture abuse, Komie recovered $506,231 in the landmark U.S. Court of Appeals case establishing that large cash holdings don’t automatically indicate criminal activity. Serving clients throughout Illinois including Chicago, LaSalle, Peoria, Springfield, and Rockford, the practice combines thorough investigation with personal client guidance on courtroom presentation.
Ramon A. Moore operates his criminal defense practice from 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, Illinois 60601, bringing over fifteen years of prosecutorial experience to defending clients charged with crimes. Contact the office at 312-332-5134 for representation in federal and state criminal matters. Attorney Moore previously served as Chief of Major Crimes Division and General Drug Division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, handling first degree murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, weapons offenses, and narcotics cases. His practice now focuses on criminal appeals, federal criminal defense, civil rights litigation, felonies and misdemeanors, narcotics and drug charges, bond hearings, and expungements throughout Illinois courts. Moore has tried over sixty felony and misdemeanor jury trials and is recognized by The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 10 Best, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Top 10 in Illinois. The firm provides aggressive representation for clients facing serious criminal charges ranging from homicide to drug trafficking, utilizing Moore’s extensive trial experience and prosecutorial background.
The Law Office of Melissa Smejkal operates from 503 S. Saginaw Street Suite 929A in Chicago, IL 60608, serving clients throughout Cook County with aggressive criminal defense representation for over 22 years. Attorney Melissa Smejkal, who can be reached at 312-968-2479, handles a comprehensive range of criminal charges including DUI/DWI defense, drug crimes, weapons violations, domestic battery, theft, burglary, homicide, prostitution, and probation violations. A former Assistant Public Defender with the Cook County Public Defender’s Office from 1998 to 2005, Smejkal brings invaluable prosecution insight to her defense strategies, having graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1998. The firm specializes in expungements and criminal record clearing, preliminary hearings, bond hearings, and driver’s license reinstatement matters. Smejkal personally appears with clients at every court date, offering text messaging for faster response times and maintaining exclusive practice in Cook County courts. Her experience includes defending clients in high-stakes cases at challenging venues like the Bridgeview courthouse, with successful outcomes in drug cases spanning over a decade.
Lyon & Kerr maintains offices at 53 W. Jackson Boulevard Suite 1650 Chicago IL 60604 and Hinsdale, providing criminal defense with nearly eight decades of combined experience, reachable at 312-955-4400. Andrea Lyon, dubbed “The Angel of Death Row” by the Chicago Tribune, has defended over 30 potential capital cases with 19 death penalty trials resulting in zero death sentences for her clients. Robert Kerr brings twenty years defending narcotics charges, sex crimes, weapons offenses, fraud, DUI, and violent crimes including murder throughout Illinois state courts and federal districts nationwide. The firm handles murder and homicide, drug crimes, sex offenses, criminal defense, federal cases, criminal appeals, post-conviction relief, habeas corpus, wrongful convictions, and clemency petitions. Their practice encompasses weapon offenses, financial crimes, theft and property crimes, DUI defense, expungement and sealing, plus criminal investigations defense. The team’s collective experience includes over 150 homicide trials and thousands of criminal cases, with recent victories including $120 million wrongful conviction awards and numerous acquittals in serious felony matters throughout Chicago, Illinois, and federal courts.
Okabe & Haushalter operates from 900 W Jackson Blvd Suite 5W, Chicago, IL 60607, providing internationally recognized criminal defense and civil representation. The firm handles assault weapon defense, border arrests, child pornography, computer crimes, domestic violence, drug crimes, DUI defense, expungement, federal crimes, hate crimes, juvenile arrests, manslaughter, murder defense, music festival arrests, out-of-state arrest matters, weapon possession, sex crimes, theft, and white collar offenses. Partners Ryan Okabe and Mark Haushalter lead the practice, utilizing aggressive comprehensive approaches to ensure clients are positioned for success. The attorneys have handled high-profile cases with national and international media coverage, appearing on television and in newspapers. Their trial readiness sets them apart, with extensive experience advocating before judges and juries in complex criminal trials including death penalty cases. The firm serves clients throughout Southern California and Illinois, offering aggressive assertive legal advocacy for high-stakes litigation. Contact (312) 767-3869 for free consultation with attorneys known for unparalleled trial preparedness and dynamic defense tactics.
The Law Offices of David S. Olshansky & Associates operates from 216 S Jefferson St #101, Chicago, IL 60661, exclusively practicing criminal defense for two decades. David Olshansky and his team defend against federal and white collar offenses, DUI, drug charges, violent crimes, gun charges, theft, domestic battery, and sex offenses throughout Cook County and Illinois. Call (312) 902-3344 for consultation. With over 130 federal jury trials tried, Olshansky brings extensive courtroom experience from white collar economic crimes to drug conspiracy and money laundering cases. The firm has secured not guilty verdicts in murder, armed violence, and armed robbery trials. Attorneys meet every morning discussing case status and adjusting strategies through meticulous investigation of evidence, case law, and witness testimony. They handle police misconduct cases, civil rights violations, illegal searches, bond reductions, expungements, and federal offenses. Serving Chicago, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Evanston, Naperville, and Lake County, the practice provides honest practical advice helping clients understand legal positions while making informed decisions about their futures.
Villalobos & Associates is a law firm located at 1620 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, reachable at (312) 666-9982. The firm is dedicated to standing up for clients and guiding them toward a better, brighter, and happier tomorrow, understanding that the attorney chosen can make a substantial difference in how clients live tomorrow and the rest of their lives. The attorneys always put client needs first, providing professional services at a fair price with super friendly staff who work non-stop to ensure clients get what they want and deserve.
Villalobos & Associates handles six main practice areas: criminal defense, traffic law, business and real estate, civil litigation, immigration, and eviction matters. The firm has successfully resolved numerous legal concerns with cases being dismissed as a result of their efforts and knowledge of the law, with loyal clients praising Mr. Villalobos for his guidance and service, particularly first-time home buyers who appreciate the firm’s dedication and the friendly, informative assistance provided by staff member Miranda throughout the entire process.
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