Ivan Rueda & Associates
“Anahi Vargas handled my paperwork very efficiently and stayed very respectful for all my questions.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, IL
21 firms listed · all 21 in Chicago · 16 open 24/7 · 17 open weekends · all 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
DRD Law
“Thanks soo much for getting me the results You did, I really appreciate everything that you have done.”
Edward Johnson & Associates
“My case took a unusually long time but working with Edward and his team, my case was finally dismissed 🙌🏾 …”
O'Meara Law
“I'm glad I put full trust in him and we got the best possible result we could've gotten at the end of the day.”
Fenbert & Associates
“I was fighting a class 1 felony and he got me 2 years probation for a case that was for 4-15 years I highly recommend Mr fenbert to represent for you guys if you need a lawyer”
The Law Office of Purav Bhatt
“He is a really good Attorney and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.”
The 21 firms listed for Chicago, IL defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Chicago, IL
All 21 firms we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 128 firms in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,278 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (99%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 16 are open around the clock and 17 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are dui (4), murder (3), sex crimes (3), violent crimes (3) and criminal defense (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 16 offer urgent consultations and 10 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 21 of the firms on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Chicago offer free consultations?
10 of the 21 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
THE Chicago DUI Attorneys
“I reached out to Gbenga Longe after preliminary conversations with a few other firms—and I am glad that I selected Longe to help me beat this case!”
Law Offices of David L. Freidberg
“Mr Freidberg David, was very quick in explaining my case and very good in communicating though the whole time and is well skilled and knowledgeable and in price range he was very reasonable I highly recommend him.”
Michael J. Petro Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
“If you're googling criminal defense attorneys you've already allegedly made one mistake not hiring this guy would be your second mistake.”
Robert J Callahan | Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys
“Gets to the point and doesn't want to take your money if he can't help you.”
Miranda Law Office
“Provided excellent representation in my case, was diligent at every facet, and minimized charges presented, eventually into nothing.”
The Law Office of Jonathan Feldman
“Very thorough, determined and optimistic easily reachable and will take the time to explain the steps of the process .”
Rush Criminal Defense
“I appreciate the kindness and care he has shown to me without judgement.”
Moretti Law
“Helped me understand thoroughly everything that was going on throughout the entire case and even went out of his way to make sure I was completely happy with the way things were going and how they went.”
Kuchinski Law Group
“It's great that he has handled my cases with extreme care, paying attention to every detail and keeping me informed at every step.”
Law Offices of Darryl A. Goldberg
“He without hesitation assisted me in my legal matter and it was resolved in minutes where other attorneys kept giving me the run around.”
Fabbrini Law Group
“Very patient and great effective communication, determination and the integrity is wonderful.”
Bernard Law
“I was looking to get a pass record sealed he not only got it done he handle the paperwork the same day and move swiftly today my record is sealed so grateful to have found him highly Recommended”
The Toney Law Firm
“From the time I called to the end of proceedings, Brittany made herself available to answer any questions.”
Law Office of Steven Fine
“They was offering me 14 years with my first lawyer and I hired Steve and he got right to work he's ability to dig deep and stick to the facts was second to none.”
Law Offices of Mitch Furman
“Good people, will definitely recommend to everyone in need of a good attorney”
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