Vako Law & Associates
“Not only did he consistently deliver excellent results, but his expertise, professionalism, and guidance have also been a big influence to me as I'm in school to be a future lawyer.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Palatine, IL
2 of these firms are based in Palatine; the others serve Palatine from towns including Schaumburg (6 mi), Northbrook (11 mi) and Rolling Meadows (2 mi).
3 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella
“They put my mind at ease and always provide me with the best counsel I feel possible.”
Cosley Law Office
“He helped me fight for my visitations and reunited me with my daughter, when I didn't see her for 2 years.”
Gardi, Haught, Fischer, & Bhosale
“He is extremely responsive to all parties, and ensures I am copied on all correspondence throughout transactions, which is important, as the real estate broker is generally the go-to for our clients.”
John W. Callahan
“John Callahan has an every man quality about him that makes him likeable and friendly, which helps him interact with the state to move your case along as rapidly as possible.”
Law Offices of Konstantinos K. Markakos
“He loves helping and fighting for people when he knows they deserve to win at life.”
The 15 firms listed for Palatine, 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: Palatine, IL
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,203 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal law (2), estate planning (2) and real estate law (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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 Palatine shown on this page?
2 of the 15 firms are based in Palatine; 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.
Michalski & Gubernat
“They are very trustworthy, & responded quickly when I had any questions or concerns.”
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Lopez & Sanchez
“Lopez was a great lawyer and did an exceptional service for me!”
Metcalf & Associates
“To sum it up they are so easy to deal with aside from very knowledgeable of the immigration matters but what made me appreciate them more, they are always there to help, assist, guide and explain.”
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Meltser LAW Group
“We have consulted Gene Messer about Green Card winners family case and he helped us very much by giving us his professional advice.”
Cohen Law
“What I needed her for was accomplished in a timely manner and she was very upfront, honest, and communicative.”
Fagan, Fagan & Davis
“I would recommend them to anyone that needs a great representation in court.”
Gandhi Selim Law
“She is able to connect with her clients on a personal level to make sure they are always left happy and satisfied.”
Ronald L. Bell & Associates
“One of the best attorneys I have ever worked with.”
Dohman Law
“I appreciate the hard work and dedication you provided for my case and thank you for your invaluable service.”
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