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Chicago, IL 60606

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, serving Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, McHenry County, Kendall County, Kankakee County, and all of Northern Illinois. Combs Waterkotte provides aggressive criminal defense for sex crimes, violent crimes, DUI, weapons charges, and serious felony charges. If you’re under investigation or have been arrested, our Chicago criminal defense attorneys act fast to protect your rights, challenge evidence, and fight for reduced charges, dismissal, or acquittal. From consultation through trial, we deliver clear communication and relentless advocacy. Contact Combs Waterkotte today for a free, confidential case evaluation. Criminal Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL.


A criminal charge in Chicago can threaten everything you’ve worked for—your freedom, your career, your reputation, and your family. When the stakes are this high, you need more than a billboard-ad attorney or a quick plea. From our Chicago office, Combs Waterkotte delivers aggressive, trial-ready criminal defense backed by extensive experience handling complex and high-exposure cases. Our highly respected criminal defense attorneys bring that same disciplined, courtroom-focused approach to defending clients throughout Chicago and Cook County.

Our award-winning defense team represents individuals charged with serious offenses including DUI, major drug crimes, domestic violence charges, and highly sensitive sexual abuse allegations. These cases demand careful strategy, immediate action, and a defense team willing to challenge police conduct, forensic evidence, and prosecutorial assumptions from day one. Our skilled Chicago defense attorneys do not treat cases as paperwork—we treat them as battles that require preparation, precision, and leverage.

If you are facing serious felony charges in or around Chicago such as sexual assault, domestic battery, murder, or aggravated DUI, you are up against prosecutors who are already building their case around the harshest possible interpretation of the facts. Combs Waterkotte is built to push back—by utilizing a network of strong resources to attack weak evidence, filing aggressive pretrial motions, and preparing every case as if it will go to trial.

Our representation also extends to complex federal criminal cases, including federal sex crime allegations, federal conspiracy charges, and other high-stakes prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys. Federal cases in Chicago and across Illinois require a fundamentally different level of preparation, and our firm is equipped to handle the procedural, evidentiary, and sentencing challenges these cases present.

The prosecution has already started working against you. Waiting only gives them more time to strengthen their case. Early legal intervention in the Chicago area can preserve evidence, protect your rights, and create leverage that simply doesn’t exist later. Call (312) 500-HELP now or reach out online for a free, confidential consultation with an experienced Combs Waterkotte criminal defense lawyer. From our Chicago office, we proudly defend clients throughout Chicago, Cook County, and across Illinois.

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Facing criminal charges in Missouri or Southern Illinois? The legal team at Combs Waterkotte is ready to fight for you. Whether you’re dealing with a DWI/DUI, felony, sex crime, violent offense, or other criminal charge, we provide aggressive defense and personalized legal strategies to protect your future. Fill out the form below to schedule a free consultation.

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    St. Louis, MO

    231 S Bemiston Ave
    Suite 1100
    St. Louis, MO 63105

    (314) 900-HELP

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    Kansas City, MO

    2300 Main St.
    Suite 900
    Kansas City, MO 64108

    (913) 77-CRIME

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    Southern Illinois

    12 Wolf Creek Drive
    Suite 100
    Swansea, IL 62226

    (618) 88-CRIME

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    Camden County, MO

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    2800 W. 76 Country Blvd.
    Suite 200
    Branson, MO 65616

    (573) 500-HELP

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    Clayton, MO

    7777 Bonhomme Ave
    Suite 1800
    Clayton, MO 63105

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    St. Louis, MO

    St. Louis, MO

    231 S Bemiston Ave
    Suite 1100
    St. Louis, MO 63105

    (314) 900-HELP

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    Kansas City, MO

    2300 Main St.
    Suite 900
    Kansas City, MO 64108

    (913) 77-CRIME

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    Southern Illinois

    12 Wolf Creek Drive
    Suite 100
    Swansea, IL 62226

    (618) 88-CRIME

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    Camden County, MO

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    2800 W. 76 Country Blvd.
    Suite 200
    Branson, MO 65616

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    Clayton, MO

    7777 Bonhomme Ave
    Suite 1800
    Clayton, MO 63105

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