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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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Licensed in Illinois for 47 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1978
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Addis Greenberg, L.L.C
1200 Shermer Road, Suite 112, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Highly Recommend
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 Janine | July 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Outstanding Representation
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...
Posted by Alex | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Highly Recommend Wayne Class A Speeding Infraction Reduction
I used Wayne when I received a particularly severe speeding infraction (a class A misdemeanor). Wayne immediately got to work on my case, told me what to expect and advised me to start community service to get a head start on corrective actions before my court date. His knowledge, experience and conn...
Posted by Heather | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney with the Best Outcomes
I couldn't ask for a better team to support me throughout my court process. I had an urgent situation and they met with me the day after I called. After going over my case with me and telling me the possible outcomes, I was feeling a little better, but still ashamed and embarrassed by my stupid behav...
Posted by Jessica Bowen | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Better than the Best Possible Outcome
I could not be more grateful for Wayne and Joel. I could go on all day about how lovely and charismatic they are as individuals, but I will try to limit my comments to the professional heavy lifting they did for me. I was facing some serious consequences. Due to their incredible attention to d...
Wayne B. Addis's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
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
Associations
Northfield Bar Association
Member
Education
1978
Northern Illinois University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Northern Illinois University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Police Training Seminars
DUI Law Update
2016
Police Training Seminar
DUI Law Update
2016
Citizens Police Academy
Search and Seizure
2015
Citizens Police Academy
Search And Seizure
2014
Police Training Seminar
Criminal Procedure Update
2014
Chicago Professional Sports Team
Good Conduct Seminar
2013
Police Quarterly Training
DUI Law update
2013
Police Quarterly Training
Traffic Law Update
2012
Quarterly Police Training
DUI Law Update
2012
Chicago Professional Sports Team Conduct Seminar
Making the Proper Decisions
2011
Quarterly Police Training
DUI & Criminal Law
2010
Quarterly Police Training
Traffic DUI and Criminal Law
2009
Quarterly Police Training
DUI and Traffic Law
2008
Quarterly Police Training
Criminal, Traffic, and DUI
2007
Quarterly Police Training
Criminal Law Seminar
2006
National Lewis University
Criminal Law Seminar
2005
National Lewis University
Criminal Law Seminar
N/A
Police Quarterly Training
Criminal Procedure Update
Languages
Russian
Ukrainian
English