Michael D. Poulos, Attorney at Law
“Attorney Poulos is able to explain complex problems in a way people understand and can make decisions.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Evanston, IL
15 firms listed · 5 in Evanston · 10 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Salvatore Prescott & Porter
“She helped me out immensely during a very difficult time, and the outcome was successful.”
Law Office of John Curnyn
“Anyone who is looking for someone professional & honest I recommend The attorney John along with Maria Ayala, they have helped my family along the way when no other attorney has.”
Shambee Law Office
“Having been in contact with her by email and telephone, I can tell she did her best to quickly resolve my issue based on the great results I recieved.”
Koehler Mullenix
Ivan Rueda & Associates
“Many thanks to the lawyer and his work team!”
The 15 firms listed for Evanston, 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: Evanston, IL
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Evanston; the other 10 serve Evanston from Chicago (14 mi) and Skokie (2 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,187 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (82%) and responsiveness (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "price". 10 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), sex crimes (3), violent crimes (3) and drug crimes (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 10 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has 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.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Evanston offer free consultations?
7 of the 15 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.
O'Meara Law
“Michael truly cares about his clients, and I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled attorney.”
Edward Johnson & Associates
“I can't speak highly enough and constantly recommend anyone I can here.”
Fenbert & Associates
“I am truly grateful I choose Richard to represent me and I will definitely be recommending him to anyone who needs a great, knowledgeable lawyer, one who understands the law and understands people as well.”
Law Offices of David L. Freidberg
“I am so happy I hired him to help my son and would not hesitate to use him again and refer him to anyone who would need his services.”
Law Offices of Matthew M. Fakhoury
“Her patience, willingness to dig deep to understand the details and thoroughness in case preparation made all the difference in delivering a favorable ruling for us.”
Michael J. Petro Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
“Petro beat my jury trial in front of Judge Tharp in Federal Court in Chicago.”
Miranda Law Office
“I recommend everyone to have him as a lawyer and I know I will keep in touch with him!”
The Law Office of Jonathan Feldman
“He is a great person reasonable and honest I love him at first I thought he wasn't but he is the man thank you Jonathan”
Rush Criminal Defense
“Rush exhibited care, compassion, courtesy, and attention to my case, and he fought very hard to get me the best deal suitable for me.”
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