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Wayne B. Addis is a founding member of Addis Greenberg, L.L.C. His practice emphasizes Criminal Defense, DUI/ Traffic and Municipal Law. He represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters before State Courts, Arbitration and Mediation Panels and Administrative Agencies. With over 40 years of experience, Mr. Addis has achieved tremendous results for his clients both at trial and through settlement.
Mr. Addis also spent seven years as Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County, serving as a First Chair Felony Trial Assistant at the main Criminal Courthouse at 26th and California. He also was appointed as a Special Assistant State's Attorney to the President of the Cook County Board.
Along with his partner, Joel Greenberg, Mr. Addis serves as the Village Prosecutor for Northbrook, Morton Grove, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette, and City of Park Ridge, Illinois. In that capacity, we prosecute Ordinance Violations, Traffic, DUI, Code Enforcement, Animal Enforcement, and Building Code Violations. We regularly provide advice and counsel to Police, Fire, Development, Engineering, Public Works and Community Service Departments.
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Posted by Julie | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Wayne Addis helped me through a tough moment. His experience and expertise went above and beyond throughout my case. Wayne was transparent, compassionate, and very knowledgeable about the process. He kept me up to date and often times spoke with me when I was feeling vulnerable. I had his personal li...
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
It has been several years since Wayne Addis represented me in a traffic accident and I continue to think about the help he provided. He was knowledgeable, reassuring, supportive and responsive throughout the entire ordeal and I am eternally grateful. Highly, highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I called Wayne in his role as the Village prosecutor to learn the consequences of my teenage son pleading guilty to a ticket. He took the time to meet with my son to explain that his career prospects could be doomed if he does anything slightly more stupid in the future. He was able to relate to him...
Posted by Richard | July 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Wayne Addis and his law firm partnership of Addis & Greenberg LLC with his partner Joel Greenberg are by far the best attorney’s out there. With their considerable legal expertise, Mr Addis and Mr Greenberg were able to get a very serious case which would have resulted in a felony charge and prison t...
Posted by Janine | July 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Wayne Addis helped my 16 year-old deal with a serious traffic ticket in such a helpful manner. Not only did Mr.Addis get the ticket dismissed, he also cared enough to discuss the gravity of the situation with my daughter so that she had a wake-up call to drive more safely/consciously. Mr Addis did hi...
"Wayne is an excellent attorney and an expert in DUI cases. He is a forceful advocate who obtains great results. I strongly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne Addis is a consummate professional and stellar attorney. Wayne is a fair and honest prosecutor and his decades of experience make him an excellent criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne is a brilliant example of how to be a great attorney. Wayne seriously cares about his clients and he goes the extra distance to provide comfort to a Client in need. He is well versed in his practice of Criminal Law, and is known and respected. I trust his advice and recommend his services."
"I have known Wayne for nearly 20 years and I worked for him from 2001 to 2003. Wayne is an outstanding attorney who possesses a mastery of the law, great trial and litigation skills, and he is excellent at legal strategy. He also has terrific people skills. I learned a lot from him and will always be thankful to him for teaching me how to become a better attorney."
"Wayne is a highly skilled and experienced attorney. He is a consummate professional. He approaches his cases with tremendous care, preparation, and diligence to ensure that his clients receive exceptional representation. Wayne is very well respected amongst his clients, his fellow attorneys, and the judges in front of whom he practices. I have the utmost confidence in Wayne and strongly endorse and recommend him."
"Wayne is an exceptional attorney with a great ability to deal effectively with his clients. I have frequently called upon Wayne to get his input on cases I handle. He has always been available and more than willing to point me in the right direction. He has my strongest recommendation."
"I have known Mr. Addis since I began practicing law as an Assistant State's Attorney 14 years ago. In my dealings with Wayne, he was at all times was a true professional. He was well prepared on every matter and displayed exceptional trial skills. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working for Wayne Addis when I was a law student. I was always impressed with his legal skills and his exceptional commitment to customer service."
"I higly endorse this lawyer. I have known Wayne for many years and have had numerous cases with him. Wayne is the consumate professional and is always well prepared. He is well resppected throughout the courthouse by all the Judges, lawyers and the courtroom staff. I highy recommend Wayne anytime."
"I interact with Wayne on a regular basis. In his role as a prosecutor for the Village of Northbrook, he has always treated me and my clients fairly and with respect. He is also a skilled defense attorney as well. It is my pleasure to endorse this attorney."
"I have on numerous occasions appeared against Wayne on pending criminal matters and have found him to be very easy to deal with. Wayne will look at each case independently to arrive at a mutual disposition we can both live with. I highly recommend and endorse Wayne."
"I've had the privilege of knowing Mr. Addis for many years now in his capacity as a criminal defense attorney and village prosecutor. In that time I've seen Mr. Addis easily manage a balancing act that is difficult for most other attorneys. On the one hand, Mr. Addis is a consummate professional and gentleman. At all times, he is fair, insightful, scholarly, and reasonable. On the other hand, Mr. Addis is a zealous advocate in the greatest traditions of our profession. That is, he is an ardent champion for his client's interests while being intolerant of government abuses and Constitutional violations. When I was a prosecutor, I knew Mr. Addis as an able opponent. Since then, I am much happier that I can count him as a teacher and peer rather than a formidable adversary. Current prosecutors who see Mr. Addis walk into a courtroom are not so lucky. Therefore, I do endorse Mr. Addis."
"Wayne is a great attorney. It was very easy to work with him. As opposing counsel, he was very reasonable and was understanding to my client's position."
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019 - Present
Village Prosecutor, Village of Wilmette
2015 - Present
Village Prosecutor, Kenilworth, Illinois
2015 - Present
Village Prosecutor, Glencoe, Illinois
2013 - Present
Village Prosecutor, Village of Morton Grove
2007 - Present
Village Prosecutor, Village of Northbrook
1989 - Present
Attorney, Addis Greenberg, LLC
1988 - 1989
Attorney, Colfax Corporation
1980 - 1987
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorneys Office
1979 - 1980
Assistant Public Defender, Cook County Public Defender's Office
Member
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
DUI Law Update
2016
DUI Law Update
2016
Search and Seizure
2015
Search And Seizure
2014
Criminal Procedure Update
2014
Good Conduct Seminar
2013
DUI Law update
2013
Traffic Law Update
2012
DUI Law Update
2012
Making the Proper Decisions
2011
DUI & Criminal Law
2010
Traffic DUI and Criminal Law
2009
DUI and Traffic Law
2008
Criminal, Traffic, and DUI
2007
Criminal Law Seminar
2006
Criminal Law Seminar
2005
Criminal Law Seminar
N/A
Criminal Procedure Update
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