A. Andy Sotiropoulos & Associates — Attorneys At Law

25 Years Fighting DUI Cases in Illinois Courts

I'm Andy Sotiropoulos. I only handle DUI cases—nothing else. Because when your career, your license, and your future are on the line, you need someone who does this every single day.

Andy Sotiropoulos, Illinois DUI Defense Attorney

Why I Fight DUI Cases

Early in my career, I handled all kinds of criminal cases. But I kept noticing something about my DUI clients that was different from everyone else.

They weren't criminals. They were nurses, teachers, executives, truck drivers—people with careers and families who made one mistake on one night. And that one night was about to change everything.

What struck me was the injustice. These people had their whole lives at stake, and too many attorneys just wanted to plead them out quickly. Nobody was fighting for them.

I realized these people needed something different. Not just a lawyer who could handle the criminal case—but someone who would actually fight. Someone who understood that their nursing license, their CDL, their security clearance, their reputation were all at stake.

So I made a decision: I would only handle DUI cases. Nothing else. Every case, every day, for 25 years.

That focus means I know the prosecutors, I know the judges, I know the science behind breath tests, and I know every possible defense. More importantly, I know how to fight—and I've won battles for 3,000+ clients.

Background & Credentials

25+ Years Practicing DUI Defense
3,000+ Cases Defended
100% DUI Focus
NCDD State Delegate, Illinois

Awards & Recognition

  • 2027 Super Lawyers Illinois (also 2025 and 2026)
  • NCDD Leadership Award — 2024
  • Avvo Rating: 10 (Top Attorney)
  • Avvo Clients' Choice Award
  • Justia Rating: 10
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rated

Scientific Certifications

Most DUI attorneys understand the law. Andy also understands the science—the same science prosecutors use. This is a significant advantage in court.

  • NHTSA SFST Instructor Certified — Andy teaches the field sobriety test protocol, not just defends it
  • NHTSA ARIDE Certified — Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (drug impairment recognition)
  • DRE Certified — Drug Recognition Expert training; one of very few defense attorneys in Illinois with this credential
  • NCDD Forensic Science Certified
  • Blood Drug Analysis — University of Texas at Arlington
  • Blood Alcohol Analysis — University of Texas at Arlington
  • ACS Forensic Chromatography — American Chemical Society
  • Advanced Breath Testing
  • Trial Lawyers College Graduate

Professional Affiliations

  • Illinois State Delegate, National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
  • NCDD Impaired Driving Task Force
  • NCDD Forensic Evidence Task Force
  • DUI Defense Lawyers of America
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
  • Illinois State Bar Association — Former Traffic Laws Committee
  • ISBA Traffic Law — Former Newsletter Editor
  • DuPage County Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association — Former Traffic Laws Chairman

Published Work

Andy's expertise extends beyond the courtroom. He has contributed to the published body of DUI defense knowledge:

  • Innovative DUI Trial Skills — Editorial Board Member (West Publishing)
  • "HGN Test Mistakes" — published in The Champion, the journal of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

Immigration Law — Of Counsel

A DUI conviction can have severe immigration consequences — including deportation, inadmissibility, and visa denial. Andy works with an immigration attorney Of Counsel, which means your DUI defense strategy can account for immigration implications from the start. This resource is not available at most DUI firms in Illinois.

Licensing Board Experience

Beyond criminal defense, Andy fights professional licensing battles:

  • IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)
  • FAA medical certificate and pilot licensing issues
  • ARDC (Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission)
  • CDL and commercial driving regulations
  • Security clearance implications

How I Work

◆ You Talk to Me

Not a paralegal. Not an associate. When you call, you get me. When you have questions, I answer them. Your case is too important to hand off.

◆ I Return Calls the Same Day

Usually within a few hours. Including evenings and weekends. I know you need answers. I won't leave you waiting.

◆ Straight Answers

No sugarcoating, no legal jargon. I'll tell you exactly what you're facing, what your options are, and how we fight it.

◆ Your Career Is Part of the Strategy

I don't just fight the criminal charge. I build a defense that accounts for your professional license, your job, and your future.

Recognized & Certified

Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense
Professional credential — Andy Sotiropoulos DUI Defense

Time Is Running Out—Fight Back Now

You have 90 days to save your license. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget.
The sooner you reach out, the more options we have to fight.

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Free. Confidential. No obligation.

A charge is not a conviction. Let's fight this.