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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Belmont Cragin, IL: 2026 rankings

531 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Belmont Cragin: Driver Defense Team, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 1,031 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 531.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Driver Defense Team, 2,340 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 531 ranked; ranked #13.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

531 Belmont Cragin criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 176 are open 24/7, 267 open Saturdays and 217 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 531 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in Chicago ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in Chicago

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Driver Defense Team725.0★ (1,031)Chicago, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC715.0★ (443)Chicago, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Luisi Legal Group714.9★ (476)Chicago, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Mondry & Mondry, Attorneys at Law704.9★ (317)Maywood, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Sam j Haddad Law LLC705.0★ (306)Chicago, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Law Office of Purav Bhatt704.9★ (363)Chicago, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Davis Law Group, P.C.695.0★ (214)Chicago, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Chicago DUI Lawyers695.0★ (176)Chicago, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC695.0★ (436)Arlington Heights, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Obaid Criminal Defense L.L.C695.0★ (176)Chicago, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 531 criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Belmont Cragin

    #1 Driver Defense Team

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,031 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 1,031 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1401, Chicago, IL 60604
    View profile for Driver Defense Team(312) 883-8665

  3. Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 476 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 476 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1231 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
    View profile for Luisi Legal Group(773) 276-5541

  5. #5 Sam j Haddad Law LLC

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 306 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 306 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    218 N Jefferson St #400, Chicago, IL 60661
    View profile for Sam j Haddad Law LLC(708) 785-9503

  8. #8 Chicago DUI Lawyers

    Based in Chicago, 6 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    739 S Western Ave Ste E, Chicago, IL 60612
    View profile for Chicago DUI Lawyers(312) 756-8652

  13. #13 Driver Defense Team

    Based in Villa Park, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 2,340 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 2,340 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    325 E North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181
    View profile for Driver Defense Team(630) 349-6068

  14. #14 Hirsch Law Group

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    318 W Adams St Ste 1808, Chicago, IL 60606
    View profile for Hirsch Law Group(630) 937-2915

  15. #15 Moretti Law, P.C.

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    875 N Michigan Ave #3100, Chicago, IL 60611
    View profile for Moretti Law, P.C.(312) 861-1084

  17. #17 The Toney Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    134 N LaSalle St Ste 225, Chicago, IL 60602
    View profile for The Toney Law Firm, LLC(888) 473-4058

  18. #18 Fiscella Law LLC

    Based in Hinsdale, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 E Ogden Ave #215, Hinsdale, IL 60521
    View profile for Fiscella Law LLC(630) 708-6690

  21. #21 Fenbert & Associates

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10 S LaSalle St Ste 3702, Chicago, IL 60603
    View profile for Fenbert & Associates(630) 917-2051

  24. #24 Sutter Law Group, LLC

    Based in Lombard, 13 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    One Lincoln Centre, 18w140 Butterfield Rd #1500, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    View profile for Sutter Law Group, LLC(312) 724-5600

Criminal defense lawyers ranked #26 to #26

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 531 ranked criminal defense lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Miranda Law Office, LTD684.6★ (136)2 mi

How we ranked Belmont Cragin criminal defense lawyers

We scored 531 Belmont Cragin criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Belmont Cragin data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Belmont Cragin?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Belmont Cragin, IL is Driver Defense Team with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 1,031 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC (#2) and Luisi Legal Group (#3) follow. We ranked 531 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Belmont Cragin?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 531 criminal defense lawyers serving Belmont Cragin, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin are open 24/7?

176 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Driver Defense Team (#1), Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC (#2) and Luisi Legal Group (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin work on weekends?

267 of 531 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 217 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Driver Defense Team (#1), Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC (#2) and Luisi Legal Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Belmont Cragin criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 531 rated criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. Driver Defense Team has the most, 2,340 reviews, and ranks #13. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Belmont Cragin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Belmont Cragin city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin, IL charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Belmont Cragin, IL ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Belmont Cragin?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Belmont Cragin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 531 criminal defense lawyers serving Belmont Cragin.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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