Criminal Defense Lawyers in Illinois
241 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Jaclyn Janssen
Dan Webb
Robert Olian
Colleen Kenney
James Lydon
William Dickett
Erik Snapp
Thomas Kirsch
Ryan Gray
Hal M Garfinkel
Charles Biro
Russell Hoover
Kendall D. Hartsfield
William Conlon
Gregory Boyle
Andrew Schlickman
Emily Haus
David Edward Dahlquist
Ana Bugan
About these 241 listings
The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (193), Theft and Property Crimes (26), Assault and Battery (22), Expungement (18), Drug Crimes (14) and Sex Crimes (13). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
Most of these listings are in Chicago (204), Wheaton (7) and Joliet (3).
118 of the 241 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 67% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 1% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1962 to 2017.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Winston & Strawn LLP (63), Sidley Austin LLP (47), Latham & Watkins LLP (14), Jenner & Block (14) and Schiff Hardin LLP (10).
The law schools named most often are Harvard Law School (20), University of Chicago Law School (19), Northwestern University (19), University of Illinois (17) and University of Notre Dame (12).
These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Illinois, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in Illinois is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a criminal defense lawyer in Illinois typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.