Criminal & Traffic Defense

The attorneys of Addis Greenberg are prepared to actively represent individuals and corporate clients charged with State and Federal felony and misdemeanor charges. Our criminal defense lawyers also represent clients under criminal or quasi-criminal investigations who have been subpoenaed to testify or produce documents in that regard. Our goal is to keep clients out of the courtroom and away from media attention.

We handle complex criminal matters, ranging from representation before the grand jury, motion practice, plea negotiations, trial, sentencing and appeal. At Addis Greenberg, we pride ourselves on our personal involvement with each matter and dedication and creativity in representing our clients. Our name recognition as criminal defense attorneys coming from years of success at the trial level strengthens our position when negotiating. However, when negotiation is not appropriate and trial is the only means of resolution, we are prepared. The hallmark of our practice is our ability to litigate difficult cases. We utilize our past prosecutorial experience and expertise to assist businesses victimized by embezzlement, or other criminal activity. Our contacts in the law enforcement community frequently serve as valuable resources.

Our traffic law practice encompasses defense of individuals charged with all state and local offenses, including driving under the influence (DUI).

Our firm has extensive experience in all criminal matters, including but not limited to the following: violent crimes, such as armed robbery, arson, assault & battery, carjacking, manslaughter, murder, robbery and vehicular manslaughter; drug crimes, such as distribution, importation, manufacturing, possession, trafficking and transportation; traffic, such as accidents, DUI, fleeing and eluding, out-of-state drivers, reckless driving, reinstatement, speeding, suspended license and truck violations; white collar crimes, such as accounting fraud, bank fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, computer hacking, counterfeiting, credit card fraud, currency violations, embezzlement, environmental crimes, extortion, forgery, government fraud, health care fraud, import/export fraud, insider trading, internet fraud, internet theft, investment fraud, laboratory fraud, mail fraud, medicaid fraud, medical fraud, money laundering, mortgage fraud, organized fraud, perjury, prescription fraud, procurement fraud, public corruption, RICO charges, securities fraud, tax fraud, telecom fraud, telemarketing fraud, theft, retail theft, wire fraud and witness tampering; other crimes, such as aiding/abetting, arms trafficking, burglary, conspiracy, domestic battery/assault, hit and run, obstruction of justice, ans ordinance violations.

Our Criminal Law expertise is widely known and respected throughout the State of Illinois. We are proud that on several occasions, the Presiding Judges in Cook and Lake Counties appointed our firm to represent individuals charged with serious felonies including capitol murder, attempted murder, armed violence and narcotics violations.

Municipal Law

Addis Greenberg has extensive experience representing municipalities, local governmental agencies and a wide variety of businesses in matters involving code and ordinance enforcement, traffic matters and regulatory issues. We provide our clients with sound advice and counsel that is innovative and individualized. Our clients rely upon our knowledge in matters that involve our appearance in courts and administrative venues. We accomplish the desired results by combining aggressive representation with skill and detailed attention.

Personal Injury

The attorneys of Addis Greenberg aggressively seek compensation for clients suffering physical or psychological injuries as the result of the negligent or intentional acts of others. Such instances include:

• Traffic accidents

• Medical malpractice

• Defective products

• Slip and fall

• Criminal acts

• Premise liability

We carefully investigate and review all relevant facts, records and circumstances of an occurrence to determine what forms and avenues of recovery may be available to our injured clients or how to prepare the most effective defense. When necessary, our personal injury lawyers engage highly-qualified expert consultants to assist us in preparing our clients' cases. We take a "partnership" approach to personal injury cases. As our fee in such matters is normally contingent upon the outcome of the case, we are serving the mutual interests of our clients and ourselves to maximize recovery. Therefore, we do not take on "nuisance" cases, and do not entertain poor settlement offers. Our litigation philosophy is to fully develop a case and to be prepared for trial. Experience has shown us again and again that thorough preparation invariably results in favorable settlements.