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Andrew Benson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Georgetown University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Classical Studies.
Upon graduating, Andrew returned to Chicago to attend the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. Andrew graduated from law school in 2012, where he was awarded his Juris Doctor with a concentration in Trial Advocacy. Andrew received a CALI award for earning the highest grade in Advanced Trial Advocacy with Courtroom Technology and made the Dean's List for his noteworthy academic performance.
While in law school, Andrew served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Dennis J. Burke in the Circuit Court of Cook County. After his summer with Judge Burke, Andrew interned with the Cook County Public Defender's Office in the Forensic Science Division and Homicide Task Force, where he tried his first murder case.
After graduating from law school, Andrew moved to Florida to begin his legal career. Andrew took a position with the Office of the Public Defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County). During Andrew's five years with the Office of the Public Defender, he defended over 3,000 defendants in all aspects of trial litigation. Andrew tried over forty cases on behalf of clients charged with domestic assault/battery, violations of orders of protection, driving under the influence, murder, possession and sale of controlled substances, sexual offenses and other serious felony and misdemeanor offenses.
After leaving the Office of the Public Defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Andrew joined the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., where he practiced matrimonial and family law at the highest level.
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Acquired: 2017
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Acquired: 2012
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Posted by Zubair | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
My best family lawyer
One Stupid action either by wife or husband could break the whole family apart. It takes lot of courage, sacrifices and forgiveness to rejoin the family. A family goes through a big test when there is a legal fight between husband and wife. There are many out there who know the Law and know how to us...
Posted by Joseph | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The Lawyer You Hope To Have
You dont ever truly know what constitutes a good lawyer until you are standing next to one in front of a judge. And when the bill comes, you want to be sure you are being provided with the chance for the best possible outcome. I am currently being represented by Andrew Benson and with all sincereity ...
"Andrew Benson of the Law Office of Jeffery M. Leving is a highly skilled litigator with extensive trial experience. He is compassionate, knowledgeable, and is a tremendous advisor to his clients during what is often one of the most stressful times of their lives. I endorse Andrew without hesitation."
"Mr. Benson and I worked together for several years and tried many cases. He is a passionate, conscientious and gifted attorney. His clients and colleagues are lucky to have Mr. Benson on their team."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Andrew Benson of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving on a highly complex appeal, where he impressed me with his diligence, solid research skills and effective and persuasive legal writing. I also have been in court with Mr. Benson on a difficult Emergency Order of Protection case which involved the safety of a minor child. Mr. Benson took time out of his personal life to work over a weekend and prepared a persuasive emergency petition. In court Mr. Benson was tough and persuasive, and convinced the Judge to grant the Emergency Order of Protection. Aside from being a persuasive advocate, Mr. Benson is well organized and well prepared. His clients benefit from his skill, dedication and tenacity."
"Andrew Benson, of the Law Offices of Jeffery Leving, Ltd., is an excellent advocate on behalf of his clients. He and I have worked together on numerous cases, including three trials. He has a deep knowledge of the law, is thorough in his preparation, and is skilled in the courtroom. I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse him."
"Andrew Benson of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. is an extremely smart and tough attorney. His depth of experience handling criminal defense jury trials and family law cases have honed his brilliant courtroom skills, resulting in his successful track record of victories for his many clients. His clients have great confidence in him because they know he really cares about them, and that he has true passion for achieving outstanding results for them and their children."
"Andrew’s talent as a trial lawyer is only surpassed by his passion to help his clients and his work ethic. He is a brilliant trial attorney, and a hard worker. Most of all, he cares about getting the best resolution possible for his clients. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving is a stronger firm with Mr. Benson on its roster."
"Andrew Benson is a skilled litigator and zealous advocate. His legal acumen is surpassed only by his tireless work ethic. He’s a wonderful colleague and the attorneys at the Law Offices of Jeffrey M. Leving, Ltd. are lucky to have him."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Benson for several years. He is an excellent litigator and hard worker. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. are lucky to have him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew Benson of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. is a very skilled and accomplished advocate and strategist. He is very concerned about his clients and their children."
"Andrew Benson is a top-notch litigator. I was his second chair in a very serious criminal case where he zealously fought for his client. I have watched over a hundred trials and have never witnessed a better cross examination than Mr. Benson's. He has a naturally calm disposition but is effectively aggressive when necessary. I highly recommend Mr. Benson for all family and criminal law matters. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. are lucky to have him on their team!"
"Andrew Benson is an excellent lawyer and a wonderful person. I worked alongside him for several years and witnessed him treat every client and colleague with the utmost respect. He advocates zealously for his clients and is a skilled and experienced litigator. I highly recommend him."
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Appeals lawyer
Child custody lawyer
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Criminal defense lawyer
2013
Best Advocate Award, 2013 Spring Defender College
2012
CALI Award: Advanced Trial Advocacy with Courtroom Technology, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
2017 - 2019
Associate, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
2012 - 2017
Assistant Public Defender, Office of The Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit
Confession Suppressed
Guilty of Lesser Charge
Charges Dismissed
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Charges Dismissed
2016
2012
Juris Doctor with Certificate in Trial Advocacy
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
High School Diploma
English