The Legal Defenders, P.C.
Chicago Area Criminal Defense Attorneys
High success rates
We've helped hundreds avoid jail, fines or both. In criminal cases, winning is everything.
Experienced attorneys
We have at least 15 years of experience. We spend our days in Court — we are aware of changes to the laws and local court. We know what we are doing!
Flat fees
Our fees are very reasonable. We do not bill by the hour. We evaluate your case and quote you a reasonable flat fee. Straight talk and fair fees!
Attorney access
We give you our email and cell phone number so you can have direct access. We are here to help you!
Efficiency
We only take criminal cases. Beware of attorneys who claim to be criminal defense attorneys that are really real estate attorneys and divorce attorneys. Our attorneys only handle criminal cases.
Important relationships
We have years of experience — we've developed professional relationships with prosecutors and judges which we use to help you.

Mr. Dimeas is a 19-year veteran litigator with extensive trial experience who works on complex criminal cases.
He represents clients in cases involving serious state and federal charges, has been featured in the news, and has been quoted in numerous newspaper articles.
Mr. Dimeas is licensed to practice in all Illinois courts, the 7th Federal Circuit Court and is a member of the Federal Trial Bar.
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With over 16 years of experience, attorney John Ioakimidis has helped hundreds of people avoid jail and fines. He has appeared on local TV and radio shows, referenced to in newspaper articles, was featured speaker at Mayor Daley's Kid Start Program and served as Cook County Arbitrator.
In addition to earning his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, he received a Bachelor’s degree in American Government and a Master’s degree in International Relations.
Chicago criminal defense attorney John Ioakimidis is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the 7th Federal Circuit and all Illinois Courts.