Michalski & Gubernat
“Professionalism, knowledge and understanding of the problem are the basis of success.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Des Plaines, IL
14 firms listed · 4 in Des Plaines · 7 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Wachnik Law
“Very helpful, great at his job, highly recommend and very satisfied with my experience.”
Law Office of Samuel S. Bae
“He was easily accessible for legal advice and informative with the legal process that he helped me in more ways than I can count.”
Chelin Law Group
“More than happy to help me deal with a bad landlord and avoid litigation.”
Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices
“Hired Charles to do an expungement and am satisfied with the results”
Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury
“Great advice and definitely has your best interest in mind when addressing your concerns.”
The 14 firms listed for Des Plaines, 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: Des Plaines, IL
4 of the 14 firms we list are based in Des Plaines; the other 10 serve Des Plaines from towns including Oakbrook Terrace (14 mi), Arlington Heights (6 mi) and Skokie (8 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,753 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (76%) and responsiveness (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "patient". 7 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are car accidents (2), criminal defense (2), divorce & family law (2), drug crimes (2) and dui (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 7 offer urgent consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Des Plaines shown on this page?
4 of the 14 firms are based in Des Plaines; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
Venditti Law Group
“Gets the job done and gets it done right, amazing lawyer”
Sutter Law Group
“I will be recommending anyone who wants any legal services contact Mark Sutter”
Khan Nayyar & Associates
“I can't stress enough the professionalism and promptness in their responses and support throughout the whole case.”
Mondry & Mondry, Attorneys at Law
“They helped my mother by making sure she was treated fair and got the most for her pain”
Cosley Law Office
“Don doesn't just take your money and run, which most lawyers do.”
Kathryn L. Harry & Associates
“I was so impressed with the professionalism and honesty of this firm.”
Vako Law & Associates
“He was thorough with his preparation, amazing at communicating with me with any and all updates on my case and I knew that he actually cared about this case and did not treat it like just any other one.”
Gardi, Haught, Fischer, & Bhosale
“If you are in need of a firm that will go to bat for you and put your best interest first, this is the place.”
Why these companies made our list
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