Professional Resume
Experience That Sets the Gold Standard in DUI Defense
When choosing a DUI defense attorney, experience matters. With a career built on extensive legal knowledge, continuous education, and hands-on courtroom success, Andy Sotiropoulos has earned a reputation as a leader in DUI defense across Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.
From his legal education and specialized training to his role as an educator and active member of professional legal organizations, Andy’s commitment to staying ahead of the law is what sets him apart. His dedication to excellence in DUI defense isn’t just a claim—it’s backed by years of experience, ongoing teaching, and a track record of results.
Take a moment to explore Andy’s professional background and see why he’s considered the Gold Standard of Legal Advocacy in DUI defense.
Education
BS Political Science, University of Illinois
Chicago, IL 1991
JD, Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Huntington, NY 1999 (Dean’s List)
Professional Affiliations
National College for DUI Defense
(IL State Delegate, Impaired Driving Task Force, Forensic Science Committee)
DUI Defense Lawyers of America
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Illinois State Bar Association (Traffic Laws & Courts Section Council, Newsletter Editor)
Chicago Bar Association (Past Chairman, Traffic Laws Committee)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois
DuPage County Bar Association (Sustaining Member, Criminal Law & Practice Section)
Publications
Innovative DUI Trial Tools (James Publishing) Editorial Advisory Board
Common Mistakes in Administration of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test
(The Champion, Nov./Dec. 2024)
Speaking Engagements
Hot Topics on DUI – Discovery Issues (Chicago Bar Association) 2004
Legal Issues in Referee Attack Cases (IL State Referee Committee) 2012
Immigration Issues in DUI Cases (Society of Kaperelioton) 2018
Seminars & Training
National College for DUI Defense
Winter Session:
-Beau Rivage Hotel
Biloxi, MS
-Menger Hotel
San Antonio, TX
-Ritz Carlton
Amelia Island, FL
-Raddison Hotel
Phoenix, AZ (2024)
Breath Testing From Input to Verdicts
Summer Session
-Harvard University (2003)
Cambridge, MA
-Harvard University (2004)
Cambridge, MA
-Palmer House Hilton (2022)
Chicago, IL
-Palmer House Hilton (2023)
Chicago, IL
Serious Science
Advanced Course in Blood Drug Analysis
– Shimadzu Laboratory, University of Texas
(Arlington, TX)
Advanced Breath Testing Course
– Raddison Hotel
Phoenix, AZ (2024)
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Summer Session:
– Blackstone Hotel
Chicago, IL
SFST-ARIDE-DRE Seminar
-ICLE Forum
Indianapolis, IN
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
“DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity”
-New York, New York
Las Vegas, NV
-Venetian
Las Vegas, NV
Impaired Driving Specialist
-NHTSA SFST Student Course (Philadelphia, PA)
-NHTSA/IACP DRE Training Overview Course (Alpharetta, GA)
-NHTSA ARIDE Course (Nashville, TN)
-NHTSA SFST Instructor Course (Alpharetta, GA)
BrATT Breath Alcohol Training & Testimony
Intox EC/IR Training Seminar-Ambassador Hotel (Chicago, IL)
Illinois State Bar Association
“Field Sobriety Testing”
– Bradley University (Peoria, IL)
“Pre-Trial Motions, Requests to Admit, and Bills of Particulars in DUI Cases”
– Hilton Hotel (Oakbrook, IL)
“2024 Traffic Case Law and Legislative Update”
– Webinar
Chicago Bar Association
“DUI & Blood Draws: A Practical Guide for the Defense”
– Daley Center (Chicago, IL)
“Hot Topics in Traffic Law”
– Daley Center (Chicago, IL)
West Suburban Bar Association
Annual DUI Seminar
– Klas Banquets (Cicero, IL)
Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Annual DUI Seminar
– Blagg Law Office (Fairfield, AK)
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI/DUI Cases Seminar
– Royal Sonesta Hotel (New Orleans, LA)
17th Annual DWI Defense: Cases with DWI, Prescription Drugs & Marijuana
Trial Lawyers College
Cross Examine
– Texas Southern School of Law (Houston, TX)
American Chemical Society
Chemistry & Law Division (ACS – CHAL)
Forensic Chromatography
– Axion Analytical Lab & Training Institute (Chicago, IL)
Awards
Leadership Award
National College for DUI Defense (2024)
Super Lawyers (2025)
Appellate Cases
State v Pedro Caraballo, 127 NE3d 1116
Languages
Fluent in English & Greek