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Craig Michael Sandberg

Car accident Attorney at Deerfield, IL

5.0   20 reviews

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About Craig

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Whether my clients require someone to represent them in matters of medical malpractice, personal injury, or criminal defense, I believe in providing each person with the highest quality of legal representation.

For over 20 years, I’m honored to have built my reputation and, then, developed my practice based on the referral of other lawyers and clients. I’ve focused my career on listening to the needs and wants of my clients. I’ve been described as friendly, personable and direct and I do my utmost to provide clear and objective counsel. I have received many honors and awards throughout my career, most notably the Martindale-Hubbell’s “AV® Preeminent™” rating, which is the highest peer review rating in professional ethics and legal ability.

I have handled constitutional and appellate litigation in the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of Illinois, and other courts throughout the country.

My skill as a Trial Lawyer have led me to a number of positions teaching both law students and attorneys. In addition to my active personal injury practice, I am an adjunct professor at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, teaching trial advocacy. I previously taught legal writing skills at the John Marshall Law School. I have, also, served as an instructor with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and its deposition program. In November 2006, I was invited to and participated in NITA’s Pacific Teacher Training class on teaching advocacy skills in San Francisco, California. I was an instructor with the CBA College of Trial Advocacy and an instructor for the Federal Trial Bar Training Course on the art of expert examination at trial.

I represent cases of all sizes. If you’ve been injured by a medical professional, or have been involved in excessive force, police brutality, or have had your civil rights violated, I will fight hard to seek damages for harm or losses - so you can focus on healing.

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Licensed for 23 years
State IL
Status Active and Authorized to Practice Law
Acquired 1999
Updated 01/06/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Sandberg Law Office, P.C.
P.O. Box 182
Deerfield, IL, 60015

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Posted by RaeAnn | July 8, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wrongful Death Lawsuit
I cannot say enough how incredibly grateful I am for Craig Sandberg. He fought diligently for 3 years seeking justice for my son's death. Outside of being professional, knowledgeable, courteous, detail-oriented, and focused on the job at hand, he also personally showed great kindness and compassion, and took gentle care when discussing the delicate matters involved in my son's death. I am so thankful for him, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone seeking justice for the loss of a loved one.
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Posted by Donna D. | November 11, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
1000% a great Attorney.
I don't think I could say enough about how Mr. Sandberg eased the tension of going through a personal injury case. He remained professional at all times while I probably drove him nuts lol. He is very knowledgeable and direct. He seemed to always be aware of when I couldn't understand and took time to put situation in layman's terms. I think he is down to earth good human. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone who is in a situation that requires professionalism, commitment, and compassion.
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Posted by Steve | October 18, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Top notch, very professional & extremely helpful
Retained Craig to represent me in a car accident injury case. He took control of the entire situation for me from the very beginning in all the dealings with my medical bills & the insurance companies, all while keeping me apprised every step of the way. I would highly recommend him & he undoubtably would be my first call if I ever need a lawyer again!
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Posted by Larry | October 18, 2021
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Craig is a wonderful person
My experience with Craig was great as he answered all my questions informatively and extremely easy going. My settlement was so fast that it's taken awhile for me to absorb the actual fact that finally I can feel somewhat "normal" as it's been so long! God Bless you and your family, thank you my friend.
Posted by Kathleen | September 15, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Kathleen
Craig Sandberg is an excellent attorney. He is professional, quick with answers, accurate in his responses, and has a great amount of motivation to achieve a successful outcome. Mr. Sandberg also has a human side that guides you gently when needed. I highly recommend him, and I am certainly glad i was his client.
Posted by Tom | August 30, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Amazing lawyer and Human being
We have been working with Mr. Sandberg for around a year now and prior to his joining our fight, we had been through several other attorneys and felt like it was a losing battle. Mr. Sandberg was the first person we had spoken to who truly put in the time and had many long conversations to really hear all of the important information involved in this case. Beyond being a lawyer, he is a humanitarian who undoubtedly and very clearly cares. He is a fighter and has an incredibly intelligent man. He made an impossible win, a win. Thank you Craig Sandberg!!! The world needs more of you
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Posted by Kristen | August 26, 2021
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Personal injury
Craig was professional, passionate, courteous, and very patient with myself, but more important, my sick, elderly aunt. If he wasn’t 100% sure of an answer, he would get back to me within hours.
Posted by Virginia | August 25, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Personal Case
Mr Sandberg worked on a personal case for me and took care of everything very professionally. He kept me informed of what was going on through the whole case. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me through out it all. He was very personable and I would highly recommend him to anyone for legal issues.
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very attentive
Craig was attentive and kept me abreast of everything going on. I was amazed how fast he was able to resolve our case and we are very satisfied with the end result. Settling out of court save us time, money and the anguish of reliving our heart ache.
Posted by Kevin | August 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Malpractice and personal injury, criminal attorney
Mr. Sandberg is an outstanding person in his profession! He kept me informed whether it was good news or bad and he gave his word not to give up! He is a man of integrity and works hard for whoever he represents!!
Posted by Malinda Shank | August 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional.
His entire firm is professional and very knowledgeable. Answered every question I had regarding my case. I had no worries about my personal injury case knowing he was on the job. From depositions to court appearances. Thank you for all of your hard work.
Posted by Sanjit | August 24, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Tenacious, thorough, and professional
Craig worked on a difficult out-of-state collections matter for me. This was particularly difficult since the company was very difficult to reach and pin down on anything. Craig did a phenomenal job of getting to what I think was the best possible settlement and saw it through until the money was in my bank account.
Posted by Pamela | May 19, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney
I contracted Craig for a difficult case for which I was informed there was no legal recourse. His professionalism and knowledge of law left me in awe as he laid out an intrinsic case plan and won my cases. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone.
Posted by David | October 31, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommended.
Not only is Craig tops in his profession, he takes the time to know his clients. He has excellent communication skills and is a diligent attorney. His 5 star ratings speak for him. If I were to ever need legal assistance again, I would not hesitate to reach out to Craig.
Posted by Dena | October 3, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Justice for my Mom
My mother is elderly. She's been in nursing homes where there's been neglect which is abuse. Mr. Sandberg represented my mother and was able to get settlements for her. He was able to prove to the courts that she had been wronged and mistreated.
Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Highly Recommended
We consulted Craig about a potential matter. Craig was very diligent about reviewing our matter and providing us prompt guidance. Craig is a complete professional and effective advocate, providing practical advice. Excellent communications.
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Review of Craig Sandberg's handling of my case
Craig was recommended to me by a family member. He took on my case and walked me through the process of how things would play out. Craig kept me informed as things progressed and made himself available for any questions or concerns that I had. The process did take time, but Craig assured me that these cases do take time, and not to be overly concerned that things may not progress as quickly as I may have thought they would. Eventually I won my case. Craig did his best to get me the monetary amount that he and I felt was fair. My overall experience with Craig, the process, and amount awarded to me was very positive.
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Posted by Patrick | August 31, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Extremely Satisfied
Craig and his team took my case and were very professional in every aspect of my suit. I was kept informed every step of the way. When my case was finally settled I truly believe that Craig and his team left no stone unturned and articulated my side to the court and won my suit. I am very pleased with my service and would recommend their firm to anyone.
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Posted by Anamari Biart | August 31, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Best lawyer in Chicago
Craig, fought for me, a very difficult case of Medical Malpractice, against a Plastic Surgeon who destroyed me. No one wanted to take my case, but he did, he fought for me and he won, we won!
Posted by Lawrence | September 9, 2014
He did the impossible
A few years ago, we paid a contractor to do some work in our home. Among other faults, the contractor did not show up as promised in the contract and the work was not being done. My wife and I were very upset and decided to go with another contractor. We were told by a number of attorneys that we probably wouln't get our down payment back. We contacted Mr. Sandberg who said that he would see what he could do. To our delight he managed to not only get back our full deposit but also attorney fees. We found Mr. Sandberg to be very easy to work with. We appreciated that he kept us up to date on all the filings. We would definately recommend Craig Sandberg as an excellent attorney.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Assistant State's Attorney
  • Cook County State's Attorney's Office
  • 2004 - 2007
  • Associate
  • Private Practice
  • 1999 - 2004

Education

  • John Marshall Law School, Chicago
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1998
  • Michigan State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1994

Legal Cases

  • Marshall v. County of Cook
  • $2,250,000 - Settlement
  • Whitaker v. City of Chicago
  • $4,100,000 - Settlement
  • King v. Lazarro
  • $950,000 - Jury Verdict
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Associations

  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • N/A
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
  • N/A
  • Chicago Bar Foundation
  • Board of Directors
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2014
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell®
  • 2014
  • Illinois Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2013
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2012
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Illinois Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2011
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2010
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2009
  • Illinois Super Lawyers (Rising Stars)
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Leading Lawyer
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2008
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch
  • Law Bulletin Publishing Company
  • 2007
  • Rising Star
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • 2005
  • Excellence in Pro Bono Award
  • Federal Bar Association (Chicago chapter)
  • 2004
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Publications

  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Winning Without Trial: Understanding and Using Rule 12(c) Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings
  • 2007
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Increasing Efficiency in Litigation Through Rule 12(e)
  • 2007
  • Resident & Staff Physician
  • Medical Professional Liability: Physician’s Guide to Professional Negligence Claims
  • 2007
  • Resident & Staff Physician
  • Practices and Prevention Basics: A Physician’s Guide to Understanding Claims of Professional Negligence
  • 2007
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Attorney-Client Privilege and Work-Product Doctrine: Maximizing the Privileges
  • 2006
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Litigating Damages and Attorney’s Fees in Section 1983 Litigation: Capitalizing on the Law
  • 2006
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Appeals in Federal Courts: From Protecting the Record to Oral Argument
  • 2006
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Staying Ahead of the Curve: A User’s Guide to Upcoming Amendments to Federal Pretrial Rules
  • 2006
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Preparing for the Expert Deposition
  • 2005
  • ABA Section of Litigation, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Newsletter
  • Your First Expert Deposition: Taking the Expert’s Deposition
  • 2005
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Speaking Engagements

  • 2nd Annual Chicago’s Top Attorneys Under 40 Share Tools for Success
  • Tools for Success
  • 2009
  • Skills Programming Series
  • Making a Good Impression at the Interview: Interviewing Strategies Session
  • 2006
  • Pleadings and Motions: A Symposium for Judges and Lawyers
  • Ethics/ARDC Issues
  • 2006
  • Life After Law School
  • Civility in the Profession: How to Act Like a Professional and How to Benefit from Relationships with Opposing Counsel
  • 2006
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (3)
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Litigation Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Craig is a smart and resourceful attorney who fights for the rights of his clients. He is tenacious in achieving his objectives while being respectful to his fellow counsel."
Civil rights Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Deerfield Car accident Lawyer Craig Michael Sandberg
Craig Michael Sandberg
Car accident Attorney
Deerfield, IL
Licensed for 23 years
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