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), Des Plaines (9 mi) and Northbrook (11 mi).

5 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Vako Law & Associates

Vako Law & Associates

(47)
  • Court
  • Prosecutor
  • Driving
“As soon as I had the chance to call a lawyer I called Stavri Vako and explained the situation, Stavri with no hesitation was willing to help me fight these charges, he even came to the police station where I was being held.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2015
4811 Emerson Ave #110, Palatine, IL
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Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella

Drost, Gilbert, Andrew & Apicella

(18)
  • Honesty
  • Information
  • Team
“I am certain that my case was a small matter compared to most cases he works on, but his dedication, attention to detail and the final result exceeded my expectations.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
4811 Emerson Ave #110, Palatine, IL
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Nold & Walsh

Nold & Walsh

(50)
  • Case
  • Fees
  • Outcome
“The outcome was satisfactory and he sent a close out email with a very detailed account of how to proceed and website links for the respective instructions making the whole process a breeze.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2024
Serving Palatine Area
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Cosley Law Office

Cosley Law Office

(28)
  • Confident
  • Knowledge
  • Traffic Ticket
“This firm was extremely responsive to my request for an appointment; and Don and his staff were extremely professional as well as put me at ease immediately.”
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2005
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Palatine Area
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Gardi, Haught, Fischer, & Bhosale

Gardi, Haught, Fischer, & Bhosale

(42)
  • Calls
  • Eviction
  • Office
“Michael stood out as exceptional in the following three categories : (i) Contract Analysis Review - thorough, detailed along with legal expertise around the subject-matter; (2) Promptness in responding to emails and phone calls, and (3) Professional ...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
939 N Plum Grove Rd Ste C, Schaumburg, IL
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John W. Callahan

John W. Callahan

(49)
  • Driving
  • Case
  • Results
“Mr Callahan took care of all my worries and stress, my case took a whole lot longer then i would have liked, thankfully due to johns skill and professionalism i was able to go about my day and focus on my life in between my court dates.”
Accepts Cash, Check
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
Emergency Services
1701 Woodfield Rd #1101, Schaumburg, IL
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The 24 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 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,158 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 5 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are real estate law (3), criminal law (2), domestic violence (2), estate planning (2) and family law (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 5 offer urgent consultations; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 14 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 24 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.

Law Offices of Justin J. Sather

Law Offices of Justin J. Sather

(50)
  • Communication
  • Fee
  • Price
“Thanks to Justin's involvement, legal advice, and his proactive approach, my situation that could have been detrimental was quickly resolved without major consequences, thanks to Justin.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2020
Serving Palatine Area
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Law Offices of Konstantinos K. Markakos

Law Offices of Konstantinos K. Markakos

(30)
  • Case
  • Legal Representation
  • Gun
“If you ever wonder in the back of your mind when your in trouble or something happens cause things can happen so fast i promise THIS IS THE GUY TO CALL....”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2003
890 E Higgins Rd #147, Schaumburg, IL
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Michalski & Gubernat

Michalski & Gubernat

(49)
  • Outcome
  • Information
  • Calls
“A divorce can be one of the toughest things you can deal with in your life, however, Martin made the process so much smoother and actually cared in helping his client and not just about making money.”
In Business Since 2009
636 S Des Plaines River Rd #100, Des Plaines, IL
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Rivera Law Firm

Rivera Law Firm

(48)
“Over the years I have seen how he has acquired maturity as a lawyer, thus achieving his goal of providing the best legal representation to his clients with great dedication, effort and skill.”
In Business Since 2023
1230 Larkin Ave #101, Elgin, IL
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Law Offices of Matthew R Gebhardt

Law Offices of Matthew R Gebhardt

(49)
  • Questions
  • Reduced
  • Responsive
“When things get tough a good defense is worth the investment, take it from someone who had so much more peace of mind knowing I wasn't facing this alone and Matt by my side every step of the way.”
Emergency Services
20+ Years Experience
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Palatine Area
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Lopez & Sanchez

Lopez & Sanchez

(47)
  • Service
  • Matter
  • Work Permit
“Timing is amazing and communication is on point he is very responsible and generous we were given a great rate considering our current situation I can't thank mr Lopez enough for his kindness and generosity”
In Business Since 2016
Serving Palatine Area
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Diambri & Vicari

Diambri & Vicari

(41)
  • Home
  • Transactions
  • Education
“She represented me at a closing and saved me $130 during the first 10 minutes of our meeting, by challenging a fee that the title company agreed was excessive, and was reduced immediately.”
In Business Since 2014
530 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL
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Jason A. Wilkins

Jason A. Wilkins

(48)
  • Questions
  • Hiring
  • License
“Wilkins took his time went over all the facts of the case and gave me the best possible outcome witch I am very satisfied with especially with the severe nature of my case would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy lawyer who k...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
Serving Palatine Area
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Wachnik Law

Wachnik Law

(39)
  • Real Estate
  • Contract
  • Patient
“We were able to move in prior to official closing date, despite the Seller's lawyer advise to the Seller not to do so, and we had access to the garage even further in advance, extremely helpful when you have 3 children under the age 6.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2021
2340 S River Rd Suite 411B, Des Plaines, IL
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Metcalf & Associates

Metcalf & Associates

(42)
  • Money
  • Signature
  • Phone
“My case was handled by a very nice lady Elizabeth, whi was very hands on, returned calls, emailed and always followed up and gave advice, even when it felt like the process was taking a little longer than expected she assured me we did evrything rig...”
In Business Since 2000
525 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL
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Meltser LAW Group

Meltser LAW Group

(42)
  • Green Card
  • Work
  • Call
“My son and I are extremely grateful to Meltser Law Group for their excellent job on our family immigration case, which seemed quite ordinary, but was complicated by changing circumstances.”
In Business Since 2002
Serving Palatine Area
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Allen Gabe Law

Allen Gabe Law

(29)
  • Results
  • Drama
  • Money
“What I have most valued about Allen (unlike many of the attorneys I've met) is that he provides truly objective assessments and gives viable options for very difficult divorce-related decisions, even when the client (me) doesn't like it.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2013
Family Business
1834 Walden Office Square Suite 500, Schaumburg, IL
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Cohen Law

Cohen Law

(43)
  • Case
  • Justice
  • Understanding
“The highest praise one defense attorney can offer another is choosing him/her for representation if the need would ever arise and rest assured, if I were ever in need of a defense attorney Debbie Cohen would be at the top of my list of choices.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
1363 Shermer Rd Suite 228, Northbrook, IL
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Fagan, Fagan & Davis

Fagan, Fagan & Davis

(50)
  • Court
  • Tickets
  • Job
“I had a petty case but was facing some serious legal consequences and Fegan Fegan and Davis swooped in took care of business in a timely manner and got my charges completely dismissed, and I got my weapon back LOL.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2003
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Serving Palatine Area
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Gandhi Selim Law

Gandhi Selim Law

(13)
“Being a professional should be a given in this line of work which she was but being able to explain the process and considerations I should make to someone who doesn't understand the law is what made her stand out.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2016
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1635 W Wise Rd #10, Schaumburg, IL
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Ronald L. Bell & Associates

Ronald L. Bell & Associates

(42)
  • Team
  • Fair
  • Results
“However, I felt as well as Ron that the preponderance of evidence was in my favor to be awarded the vast majority of visitation, even sole custody, Ron looked at the bigger long-term picture and tried hard to facilitate a fair, and equitable settleme...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2012
1113 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 204, Libertyville, IL
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Dohman Law

Dohman Law

(48)
  • Case
  • Call
  • Understanding
“Recently Cary helped my dad with a Domestic Violence case his communication is unbelievable he was spot on with everything and communicated with us throughout the whole case up until the final court date that ended with amazing results!”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Serving Palatine Area
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Law Office of Rudy J Rios

Law Office of Rudy J Rios

(36)
  • Court
  • Divorce
  • Lawyer
“Thank you Rudy for helping me on the cases you did a great job thank you for helping me out I will always seek your service if needed thank you so much you are the best”
In Business Since 2013
164 Division St # 206, Elgin, IL
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Palatine, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1647
Maximum cost
$19753
National Average
$6036
Avg Per Hour Rates
$385
$3841
$6585
Average price range is based on 464 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6036
Minimum cost $1647
Maximum cost $19753
Avg Per Hour Rates $385

Average range $3841 to $6585 is based on 464 cost profiles.

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