Law Offices of Winer & Winer
“Very professional and helpful, helped me get my license back after ten years”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Waukegan, IL
17 firms listed · all 17 in Waukegan · 1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Daniels, Long & Pinsel
“He absolutely knows what to ask and his opening and closing statements are incredible.”
Law Offices of Kristian V. Nordby
“What should've been something quick turned into a long dragged out process, but Kristian saw us through this even when trial got a bit more complicated he was ready and fought hard!”
Albert L. Wysocki Attorney At Law
“There's nothing better than someone you can trust when it comes down to hiring a lawyer.”
Bur-Men Law Group
“Felt like family here and they fight tooth and nail to get real results don't go anywhere else.”
Law Office of Robert Ritacca
“Very quick with responding to any concerns about your cases so I would highly recommend this lawyer.”
The 17 firms listed for Waukegan, 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: Waukegan, IL
All 17 firms we list here are in Waukegan itself. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 556 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), drug crimes (2), dui defense (2), family law (2) and personal injury (2). 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 10 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 15 of the firms on this page and 14 publish a contact page. 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 Waukegan offer free consultations?
10 of the 17 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.
Del Re Law Group
“Hiring them was the best decision for my case, there's no way I could have fought that battle without them.”
Richard Albanese LAW Office
“He accomplished the job 3 weeks in advance of the court date with me not having to step foot anywhere near a courthouse.”
The Law Office of William J Margolin
“This was my lawyer back in the day " lived a wild youth" he took good care of me.”
Louis M. Pissios
“If Lou cannot help you with something, he has ethical, reputable attorneys of all types that he can refer you to.”
Dreifuss Law
“I recommend him to anyone he will be 100% in your case and his staff he help me on my case and we Win the battle 🙏💯 …”
Scott W. Spaulding Attorney at Law
“If u need a great lawyer, at a reasonable price Scott Spaulding is the man for the job.”
Mark C. Curran Jr Attorney at Law
“Mr Curan seems to have alot of knowledge when it comes to mental illness and prisoners”
Michael J. Conway Attorney at Law
“He is very knowledgeable about what paperwork needs filed and how to present in court.”
Law Offices of Douglas E. Zeit
“One of the top best in lake county always is there to help you”
Patrick J. Quilty
The Law Office of Torrie Mark Newsome
“Newsome is a knowledgeable, professional, and humble attorney that I would recommend to anyone in need of an attorney”
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