Illinois Criminal Defense Attorneys
Resources for finding licensed criminal defense and juvenile law attorneys in Illinois.
State bar referral
The Illinois State Bar operates an attorney referral service. Contact your state bar's lawyer-referral line directly for vetted referrals; many include free or low-cost initial consultations.
Public defender
If you cannot afford private counsel, request a public defender at your first court appearance. Public defenders in Illinois handle a substantial share of statutory cases and are highly experienced.
Specialty: juvenile and sex-offense defense
Look for attorneys who specifically list juvenile defense, statutory rape, sex-offender registration relief, or Romeo and Juliet petitions in their practice areas.
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