Andy Sotiropoulos
Top rated DUI-DWI attorney in Oak Brook, Illinois
A. Andy Sotiropoulos & Associates
Practice areas: DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 1999
Education: Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Languages spoken: English, Greek
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2027 Call today:
708-408-9010
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2021 Midwest Rd.Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523 Visit website
Andy Sotiropoulos is an attorney at A. Andy Sotiropoulos & Associates in Oak Brook, Illinois, where he focuses exclusively on DUI defense. For 25 years, he has devoted his career to representing individuals facing DUI charges and the significant consequences these matters can have on their careers, professional licenses, reputations and personal lives. His clients include professionals such as nurses, teachers, executives and truck drivers, many of whom face substantial repercussions from a single incident.
After beginning his career handling a broad range of criminal matters, Mr. Sotiropoulos recognized the need for a more focused approach to DUI defense. He built his practice around this area of law, developing extensive knowledge of the legal, scientific and evidentiary issues involved in impaired-driving cases. His work includes examining breath-test evidence, understanding the circumstances surrounding DUI investigations and identifying potential defenses. To date, he has fought for more than 2,000 clients.
Mr. Sotiropoulos’ professional involvement reflects his longstanding commitment to DUI defense. He serves as an Illinois state delegate to the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and has participated on its Impaired Driving Task Force and Forensic Evidence Task Force. He is also a member of DUI Defense Lawyers of America, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Illinois State Bar Association, the DuPage County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association and other professional organizations. His service with the Illinois State Bar Association has included the Traffic Laws Committee and editorship of its Traffic Law newsletter. He has also served as chairman of the Chicago Bar Association’s Traffic Laws Committee.
With a quarter-century dedicated solely to DUI cases in Illinois courts, Mr. Sotiropoulos brings focused knowledge and substantial litigation experience to his work. He understands that a DUI charge can threaten more than a person’s immediate legal standing, potentially affecting a professional license, livelihood or future. His goal is to provide determined advocacy tailored to the circumstances and stakes of each case.
Mr. Sotiropoulos is a skilled and determined advocate known for meticulous preparation and strategic insight. His command of DUI law and forensic evidence enables him to scrutinize the prosecution’s case and pursue effective defenses tailored to each client’s circumstances. He approaches every matter with the goal of protecting his clients’ rights and interests.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Criminal Law, DUI/DWI
- 80% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 20% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 1999, Illinois
Professional Webpage: https://illinois-dui-defender.com/about
Bar / Professional Activity
- National College for DUI Defense (Sustaining Member, State Delegate, Impaired Driving Task Force), 2026
- Chicago Bar Association — Former Traffic Laws Chairman
- DUI Defense Lawyers of America
- NCDD Forensic Evidence Task Force
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2026
- Hellenic Bar Association (Gold Level Judges Day Sponsor), 2026
- Illinois State Bar Association Traffic Law Committee (Newsletter Co-Editor), 2025
- DuPage County Bar Association (Sustaining Member), 2026
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association, 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 16 DUI cases taken to not guilty verdict (2021-2026), 2026
Special Licenses / Certifications
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Student and Instructor Standardized Field Sobriety Test Certification, 2023
- National College for DUI Defense Forensic Science Award, 2026
- American Chemical Society Lawyer Scientist designation (not recognized in Illinois), 2025
- National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement Student Certification, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association (AHEPA)-Chicago Woodlawn Chapter Member, 2024
- Sponsor-Papaflessas Women's Basketball Club, 2025
- Sponsor-AEK Chicago Mens Amateur Basketball Club, 2026
- Sponsor-Atlas FC Mens Amateur Soccer Club, 2026
- Hellenic Bar Association (Gold Level Sponsor-Law Day, Law Day Speaker), 2026
- National Hellenic Invitational Basketball Tournament (Board Member), 2026
Educational Background
- University of Illinois at Chicago, Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), 1983-1989
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Judged essays and spoke on topics of due process and the Constitution, Speaker/Essay Judge, Law Day, Hellenic Bar Association, 2026
- Innovative DUI Trial Skills — Editorial Board Member (West Publishing)
- Wrote article (3500 words) on Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test administration, Author, Common Errors in Administration of HGN, NACDL Champion magazine, 2024
- Spoke to pre law students on various legal topics, Speaker, Attorney Day, Indiana University Northwest Pre Law Club, 2025
Honors
- Leadership Award, National College for DUI Defense, 2024
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Rated
- Justia Rating: 10
- Avvo Clients' Choice Award
- Avvo Rating: 10 (Top Attorney)
- Super Lawyers Illinois, 2025 & 2026
- Not formally recognized in Illinois. Completed all coursework and examination requirements., Lawyer Scientist Designation, American Chemical Society, 2025
- DWI Scholar Award, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2026
- Forensic Science Award, National College for DUI Defense, 2026
- Member in Spotlight, National College for DUI Defense, 2025
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Office location for Andy Sotiropoulos
2021 Midwest Rd.
Suite 200
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone: 708-408-9010
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2027
