Andrew Mark Weisberg

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Andrew Mark Weisberg

also known as Chicago Criminal Lawyer, Former Prosecutor - Cook County

5.0
57 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime

444 N. Michigan Ave, #1200, Chicago, IL

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About Andrew

Biography

Arrested & Facing Criminal Charges? Former Cook County Prosecutor, Andrew Weisberg will defend you in court. A+Rating With The BBB.

Former Cook County Felony Prosecutor Who Gets Results! Call For a Free Consultation

Former Cook County Felony Prosecutor Who Gets Results! Call For a Free Consultation

Former Cook County Felony Prosecutor Who Gets Results! Call For a Free Consultation

Former Cook County Felony Prosecutor Who Gets Results! Call For a Free Consultation

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal defense, Chicago criminal defense, Chicago criminal attorney. Retail Theft, Shoplifting, Embezzlement, Domestic Battery, Drug Crimes, Cannabis, Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, Cannabis, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Assault and Battery, DUI, Trespass, White Collar Cases, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault, Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property, Criminal Sexual Abuse, Criminal Sexual Assault, Disorderly Conduct. 720 ILCS Cases.

30 years

50%
Violent Crime 20%

Assault, battery, aggravated battery, robbery, armed robbery, domestic battery, rape, sexual assault, home invasion, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, predatory criminal sexual assault, murder, homicide, burglary, residential burglary. 720 ILCS Cases.

30 years

20%
Domestic Violence 15%

Domestic battery, domestic violence, order of protection, violation order of protection, domestic assault. 720 ILCS Cases.

30 years

15%
Sex Crime 15%

Rape, statutory rape, criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, sexual servitude, prostitution, public indecency, indecent exposure, solicitation of a child. 720 ILCS Cases.

30 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 29 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1996

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Andrew Weisberg

444 N. Michigan Ave, #1200, Chicago, IL, 60611

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Law Offices of Andrew Weisberg

10024 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL, 60077

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Andrew Mark Weisberg's Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense

A great lawyer to work with

I highly recommend Andrew Weisberg to people who, like me, find themselves in trouble with law and desperately need a knowledgeable lawyer to hold their hands and get through the turmoil! Andrew helped me with a battery misdemeanor case. He's very responsible and has tremendous knowledge about the st...ate law and local courts. He understands the anxiety of a client and patiently answers all my questions and concerns! His presence and professionalism made me feel very ease at the court hearing date. Like many non-sense charges, the case was dismissed at the court! Anyone who deeply cares about their record, career and reputation deserves a good lawyer like Andrew!

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2010 | White Collar Crime

Honest, knowledgable attorney

After impulsively hiring a terrible attorney to represent me in a $75,000 embezzlement case filed against me from my prior employer, I called Andrew to get a second opinion. Andrew was kind enough to speak with me several times and give me great legal advice, none of which I received from my current... attorney whom I paid a handsome retainer fee. Andrew was patient, nonjudgmental and incredibly knowledgable about white collar/financial crimes. Andrew wasn't able to represent me due to a conflict of interest, but he referred me to two other great criminal attorneys who had very similar legal advice and work ethic. I was amazed how much personalized attention Andrew gave me, even though he knew he wouldn't get any money from me as a hired client. And his legal advice was spot on. I ended up hiring the attorneys he referred to me to take over my case. They were able to negotiate a much smaller settlement with my prior employer and contact law enforcement to proactively stop any criminal embezzlement charges from even being filed. I am now able to move on with my life without a felony conviction and jail time. Would highly recommend Andrew to anyone seeking a criminal attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Great at What he Does, and Gets the Job Done

I am a female of 22 years old who made a mistake and wanted to make things right, so I was incredibly lucky to get Andrew Weisberg to represent me. He has a lot of experience in the field of law. Being a state prosecutor for some time and now a lawyer ,he has a plethora of knowledge in the repre...sentation of both the sides of the courtroom. I had a theft case on my hands where I pleaded guilty to over $7,000.00 stolen in increments from the place I worked at. I was faced with a felony and needed representation immediately. I luckily came across Andrew Weisberg through a very knowledgeable and trusted lawyer friend who referred me to Andrew because of his expertise in cases such as mine. To make a long story short, he successfully got my felony dropped down to a misdemeanor with probation as opposed to 2-3 years worth of jail time. Need I mention that he did this incredible feat within the tight-wad confines of the skokie courthouse with the strictest, most non-sympathetic judge imaginable. On top of everything else, he is an incredibly nice person who will not judge but listen carefully and come up with the best game plan to reach a positive outcome. If anyone is looking for a trustworthy, extremely supportive lawyer who is always on their p's and q's, very knowledgeable from years of experience, and possesses undeniable professionalism in the courtroom, Andrew Weisberg is your guy.

Posted by Robin | April 26, 2010 | Drug Crime

Review of Mr. Weisberg

Mr. Weisberg represented my son in a marijuana possession case. I found him on the internet on a Sunday and called his number. He personally answered the phone and came out to our house in a rainstorm the following day. He did a wonderful job for us, got a great deal for my son, and was always availa...ble to take calls and questions from us. He does not charge for phone calls. His fees were reasonable and he was wonderful in court. I highly recommend him.

Posted by A. A. | April 21, 2010 | Expungement

Outstanding service! Highly recommended.

Andrew represented me and made the whole court process easy and understandable. He took steps to handle my case in the most efficient and professional way. In fact, he knew the prosecutor from previous experience and was able to expedite my case and resolve my situation without stress or worry. He al...so kept me well informed, always responded to my questions, phone calls, and emails. He also had my court date moved up, and he always showed up on time and fully prepared. And finally, he assisted me well after the case was closed in putting together paperwork for filing to expunge my case from my clean record. It definitely paid off for me to use his services. You can trust him to do his best for you with high confidence.

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Andrew Mark Weisberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew Weisberg is absolutely among the best attorneys in Chicago as I have seen first-hand how much he cares for each of his clients. Most importantly, I know he gets results for his clients on their cases that other lawyers are incapable of which at the end of the day is why you hire an experienced trial attorney like Andrew. You can have confidence in a positive outcome when Andrew is fighting for your freedom and legal rights."

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Andy Weisberg is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."

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Joe Messineo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andy Weisberg is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew Weisberg is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"

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Neil Adams

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Andrew for over 20 years. We were prosecutors together in the 90's, and have worked together on cases many times since then. He is a great lawyer and a truly good person."

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Michael Cheronis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew is a highly effective attorney with an the attention to detail that it takes to win close cases. If have tried cases with Andrew and highly recommend his services if you need a trial lawyer."

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Aaron Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Weisberg. He is an excellent criminal defense lawyer and I first met him when he was an Assistant Cook County State's Attorney at 26th Street and California. He is a bright lawyer and zealous advocate. Anyone who has Andy as an attorney is in great hands."

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Moe Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is well known in the legal community.This is not by accident. His reputation (well deserved) is that he is a gentleman who knows the law well. As a former prosecutor, I saw him fight hard for his clients. I have no reservation recommending Andrew as your lawyer. You will be in good hands."

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Richard Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an ethical, knowledgeable and skilled Criminal Defense Attorney. His expertise is known across Cook County and he has a strong reputation for thorough case preparation and a willingness to fight for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Elkin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Weisberg is an intellectually gifted and experienced advocate for those alleged to have committed a crime. He has experience as a former prosecutor which is a tremendous asset to his natural talents. He is brilliant in the court room and judges truly respect him as he is very sincere."

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Sami Azhari

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a tough defense attorney that will go to great lengths for his clients. He is always well prepared and presents an intelligent, well thought out defense. More importantly, he is readily available for his clients and keeps them up to date on their cases, which allows them to make informed decisions. When it comes to criminal defense in Chicago, Andrew is among the best. He has my strongest recommendation."

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Matthew Fakhoury

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an attorney who is always available for his clients. You can rest assured that Andrew will answer your call any time of the day or night, weekends or holidays. He puts 100% into every case and fights tooth and nail for every client. He is knowledge, professional, and simply gets the job done!"

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Daniel Hronek

Animal law lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Andrew Weisberg professionally for over 8 years, and he is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable defense attorney's I've met. He is an amazing advocate for his clients, and he will aggresively defend his clients both in and out of court. Mr. Weisberg has never been afraid to take a case to trial, and he has always been a relentless defender of his clients' rights. I endorse Andrew as a highly effective criminal defense attorney."

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Steven Haney

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an outstanding attorney who is well respected by his fellow lawyers."

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Abosede Odunsi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an excellent attorney. Over the past seven years I have worked with Andrew and referred clients to him. Andrew is extremely intelligent, talented, hard working and kind. He is a lawyer's lawyer. Any client that works with him should rest assured that they are represented by the very best."

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David Freidberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Weisberg for quite awhile now and can personally vouch for his knowledge and integrity."

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Jason Kopec

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew is a very tough criminal defense attorney. As a prosecutor I never liked to see him on the other side of one of my cases because he knows how to find the problems in the state's case and use them to his client's advantage."

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Jeffrey Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Andy's work. Andy is an extremely hard working and dedicated attorney. As a former prosecutor Andy brings a wealth of experience to the table. He is there for his clients."

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Purav Bhatt

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's always been a pleasure practicing both against and with Andrew. When I was a prosecutor, Andrew was always a gentleman and approached cases honestly and intelligently. He is generous with his time and knowledge and I look forward to working with Andrew in the future."

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Scott Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Isioma Ebiringah

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Burnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Chatzky

Family lawyer

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Garth Bernard

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joe Messineo

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Neil Adams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cheronis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Cohen

General practice lawyer

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Aaron Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Moe Ahmad

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Elkin

Family lawyer

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Richard Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sami Azhari

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Fakhoury

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Hronek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Fiedler

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

A++ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

A++ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

A++ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

A++ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

A++ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2010

Certificate of Completion - Defending IL Death Penalty Cases, State Appellate Defender

2008

Certificate of Completion - Capital Litigation Training, Lake County Bar Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Paul B. Episcope, LLC

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

2001 - 2004

Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

2001 - 2002

Felony Review Assistant, Cook County State Attorney's Office

1998 - 2000

Adjunct Professor, Robert Morris College

1996 - 2001

Prosecuting Attorney, Will County State's Attorney's Office

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern - Appeals, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

1994 - 1994

Legal Intern - Felony Courtroom, Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Member

2001 - Present

Capital Litigation Trial Bar

Member

1996 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M.M. (Confidential)

Not Guilty on All Charges

People v. C.G. (Confidential)

Not Guilty on All Charges

People v. J.C. (Confidential)

Not Guilty on All Felony Charges

People v. R.B. (Condfidential)

Not Guilty on All Felony Charges

People v. John Doe (confidential)

All charges dismissed and case expunged.

People v. John Doe (confidential)

Client Facing 120 years for rape - No jail time.

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Education

1996

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1993

University of Illinois

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2002

John Marshall American Inn of Court

Mock Trial Judge

2001

Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

2000

1999

Speech to Will County Seniors

Preventing Elder Scams

1999

1998

Publications

2013

2013

2012

Time Out Chicago (Quoted in Article) Shoplifting in Chicago

2011

Languages

English

Activity

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