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 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Expungement

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great first experience with a lawyer

Having never been in trouble with the law, Andrew was exactly what I was looking for. He made sure to explain the whole process to me and made me feel very comfortable through every single step. Andrew was able to get my case dropped and has helped me through getting my file expunged. I would definit...ely recommend Andrew to my friends and family.

Posted by Robert | November 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Charges dropped and expunged

I somehow had some charges filled against me even though I didn't do anything wrong. It was some sort of freak mistake, I don't know what happened. But I was totally scared and innocent. Andrew got those charges dropped and my record expunged. He was an easy decision to make in the hiring process ca...use he seemed aggressive and confident and empathetic at my unfair and unjust treatment from the start. I have no doubt we would have crushed them if it went to trial but it didn't even go to trial.

Posted by Christine | October 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Andrew Weisberg Deserves 6 Stars

Andrew from day one was a very honest but positive lawyer that always responded to me within minutes. I know that Andrew is untouchable from other lawyers because his level of empathy is outstanding and he makes you feel as if you were a friend or family member. It was his job to be my voice during m...y trial (which charges were dropped tremendously from a felony to a misdemeanor gun charge) but it wasn’t his job to be emotionally supportive when I would stress out but he did it proudly no matter the time of day and I felt very much cared for. He is very organized and is very in tune with clients as he has many. Early on, I expressed that I don’t feel comfortable with him bringing another colleague to fill in for him if my court conflicted with another client (which most lawyers do) so he made it a priority to always be present on all court dates and changed dates with the judge if needed. Andrew was always sharp, ready, confident and very firm with the prosecutor and judge every time. He is very straight to the point and focused as he utilizes good evidence to rationalize the situation. He was very understanding with my finances and allowed me to pay in portions until the full payment was made which I know most lawyers expect to be paid the whole amount all at once. I’m very fortunate to have met a kind human being like himself because I feel like it is rare to find a lawyer that genuinely cares and is passionate about fighting for you (you will observe that in court)- most lawyers seem too busy and might not respond for a couple days or even weeks, thank god that wasn’t the case with Andrew. I will definitely hire him to be my lawyer again if any conflict arises in the future and I will definitely hire him again for my expungement. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone- he is very knowledgeable and experienced you will recognize it as he has many good relationships with majority of the prosecutors and judges. If I could rate him 6 stars I would because he exceeded my expectations. Andrew is a true definition of a passionate lawyer that will go through great lengths with you side by side. Thank you Andrew for fighting for me- it changed my life.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

HOLY GRAIL of ALL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNIES

I had a misdemeanor battery arrest that had shown up in my in my pre-employment background check. My new employer requested a copy of the certified disposition within a very tight timeframe. Living out of state, my only option was to fly over to Chicago to retrieve the disposition. Panicking, i decid...ed to email Andrew at around midnight after reading a plethora of good reviews. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a response from him almost immediately. After an initial consultation, which required him going to the courthouse and verifying that my matter was indeed expungeable, he contacted me the next day. Not only did he submitted the paperwork for expungement almost immediately, but he also offered to send me a copy of the disposition and write a letter to my new employer explaining the contents of it just in case they get lost in deciphering all the illinois-specific legal jargon. If you're looking for a lawyer that's not only professional, but also personable, accessible and actually cares about you, look no further. Andrew Weisburg is your man. Not all heroes wear capes!

Posted by Zoe Park | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Best of the best!!

Andrew Weisberg is fantastic. I was charged with with my first felony (retail theft) in 2015. I'd called about 10 lawyers before reaching Mr. Weisberg, and they had all recommended pleading down to a misdemeanor, fighting a trial, or just pleading guilty to the felony and getting probation (since the...re was video footage). Mr. Weisberg was the only one who was able to calm me down and explain to me that there were programs for first time offenders, where I would be in a probation-type setting for about a year, then the charges would be dismissed. No other lawyers had even told me about this program. I'm currently still in the program, and can expunge the charges once the program is complete. I did miss one of my court dates while in the program, and Mr. Weisberg was able to keep me in the program with a warning from the judge. I thought I'd be kicked out, but Mr. Weisberg got in touch with the related people and with fair certainty, assured me everything would be fine. When I requested he come to court with me in case things went sour, he even rearranged his schedule to make sure he'd be there that next week for my rescheduled court date (which was in 4 days!) Mr. Weisberg really doesn't take the easy way out. If it weren't for him, I would probably have to live with a felony/misdemeanor on my record for life or spend time in jail, especially after the missed court date. Compared to some other "top-notch" lawyers in Chicago, Mr. Weisberg knows more ways to help you and WILL fight for you without giving up, rather than just half-assing your case because you aren't their priority.

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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

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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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