team-member

Wayne Addis

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

DUI and DWI

Language

Russian English Ukrainian Polish

About

Wayne B. Addis is a founding member of Addis Greenberg, L.L.C. His practice emphasizes Criminal Defense, DUI/ Traffic and Municipal Law.   He represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters before State Courts, Arbitration and Mediation Panels and Administrative Agencies.   With over 40 years of experience, Mr. Addis has achieved tremendous results for his clients both at trial and through settlement.Mr. Addis also spent seven years as Assistant State's Attorney for Cook County, serving as a First Chair Felony Trial Assistant at the main Criminal Courthouse at 26th and California. He also was appointed as a Special Assistant State's Attorney to the President of the Cook County Board.Along with his partner, Joel Greenberg, Mr. Addis serves as the Village Prosecutor for Northbrook, Morton Grove, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette, and City of Park Ridge,  Illinois. In that capacity, we prosecute Ordinance Violations, Traffic, DUI, Code Enforcement, Animal Enforcement, and Building Code Violations. We regularly provide advice and counsel to Police, Fire, Development, Engineering, Public Works and Community Service Departments. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

Russian English Ukrainian Polish

Contact

Addis Greenberg, L.L.C1200 Shermer RoadSuite 112Northbrook, IL, 60062

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
September 22, 2021

It has been several years since Wayne Addis represented me in a traffic accident and I continue to think about the help he provided. He was knowledgeable, reassuring, supportive and responsive throughout the entire ordeal and I am eternally grateful. Highly, highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 20, 2021

I called Wayne in his role as the Village prosecutor to learn the consequences of my teenage son pleading guilty to a ticket. He took the time to meet with my son to explain that his career prospects could be doomed if he does anything slightly more stupid in the future. He was able to relate to him as a wise elder. Thank you, Wayne!

Richard
July 6, 2021

Wayne Addis and his law firm partnership of Addis & Greenberg LLC with his partner Joel Greenberg are by far the best attorney’s out there. With their considerable legal expertise, Mr Addis and Mr Greenberg were able to get a very serious case which would have resulted in a felony charge and prison time completely dismissed! Highly recommended!!

Janine
July 2, 2021

Wayne Addis helped my 16 year-old deal with a serious traffic ticket in such a helpful manner. Not only did Mr.Addis get the ticket dismissed, he also cared enough to discuss the gravity of the situation with my daughter so that she had a wake-up call to drive more safely/consciously. Mr Addis did his job impeccably, but as a father himself, made sure the lesson was learned. I’d give more stars if possible!

Alex
September 9, 2020

I used Wayne when I received a particularly severe speeding infraction (a class A misdemeanor). Wayne immediately got to work on my case, told me what to expect and advised me to start community service to get a head start on corrective actions before my court date. His knowledge, experience and connections in the cook county court system were extremely beneficial to the outcome of my case. Wayne was able to reduce the overall result to petty speeding, ultimately keeping it off of my insurance record. I recommend Addis Greenberg Attorneys highly.

Milan
August 25, 2019

Addis is an absolutely incredible attorney. I was lucky to find him in the midst of a very stressful and uncertain time. He was able to handle my case very professionally and result in the best possible outcome. I could not be more happy and thankful to him! I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs legal advice or defense.

Matt
March 21, 2019

I was referred to Wayne and Joel through a very well respected lawyer in that same area. He told me if anyone can handle this case and pull it off it’s them. My case was a very unique case and had to be handled right the first go round. I called Wayne and was immediately talking to him not waiting days or hours to get a call back. Within a day or two he had gone out of his way to get every piece of info needed for my case and I hadn’t given him a penny for his time yet. Within that little bit of time he had set up a court date just days out. I met with Wayne and Joel at their office the day before my court date. We went over all material and Wayne made it very clear as to what I had to do and the steps it needed to be done in. I felt very confident after meeting with them. They both are very personable and you can immediately tell they have your best interest at heart. We went to court the following day, watching them in a court room is almost magical. I already knew I was in good hands but after seeing everyone want to talk to them from the police officers to other lawyers to the other people working in the court system. That was when I truly knew I couldn’t be in any better hands then them! They are very known and liked and it shows. I thought the judge may have been in a bad mood that day because the previous case he wouldn’t budge on their conditions even with a lawyer. Then it was my turn let me say Wayne and Joel orchestrated it beyond perfect. They went above and beyond what any lawyers would have done by far. Without going into detail they made sure that everyone that had a voice was on my side. We ended up doing even better then what was expected. It was a difficult case and they blew it out of the water! I was blown away by the outcome and I truly believe nobody could have pulled this off even close as to what they did. I will be forever grateful to these fine gentlemen. I’ve never worked with such professionals that truly care so much and work as hard as they do for you!

Benjamin
October 8, 2018

I am grateful to the utmost extent for all the helpful friendly and highly professional legal help I received from Wayne Addis and Joel Greenberg. These two are truly a wonderful pair. From the first phone call to their office, up until the final moments after all the dust had settled, I knew that these individuals genuinely cared about my case and that they would do everything in their power to help my seemingly dire predicament. Their ability to communicate all the complexities of the legal system in a way that is easily understood and duplicated was exceptional. They gave me all the information I needed pertinent to my specific situation and answered any questions I had around the clock very thoroughly and almost immediately. They are warm and genuine and effusively greeted me everytime, unlike anything I would have ever expected. Without going into the details I can honestly say that there is nothing I believe they could have done any better because they absolutely blew away even the greatest of expectations I had had for the situation that faced me. Had I not worked specifically with these two great men, I know with certainty that things would not have worked out the way they did for me. For all their professional work and dedication, I am eternally grateful. Having them as my attorneys was an absolute blessing and I say that wholeheartedly.

Hannah
June 4, 2018

Wayne Addis was the court appointed Attorny prosecutor for me when I went to court because I was a victim of bullying. I was unable to walk the hallways at school without getting harassed, was unable to walk inside my own house some nights without thinking that something bad could happen, I was unable to go to some friends houses without the bully coming up to me. It had been going on for months by the time that I was able to take the person bullying me to court. Wayne Addis was nothing but supportive in getting justice and providing safety for me. Wayne Addis took each one of my concerns to heart and made sure that they would not happen again. Fast forward a few months after court. Everything had stopped for awhile and I thought it was over. It wasn’t. The second that the harassment started again, I knew the first person I had to call was Mr.Addis. I called him directly and he immediately knew what to do. He saved my life once again. He is the best Attorny and truly has your best interest and safety at heart.

anonymous
April 21, 2018

When you need a lawyer after getting a DUI, I didn't know which way to turn. So I started to interview lawyers. Through a recommendation I found Addis Greenberg. They came highly recommended. From the first time I spoke with them they were upfront and honest about what the ramifications of a DUI. They let me know step by step what to expect through out the court process. After that meeting I knew I would be in good hands. I did not feel like I was going through this alone. The outcome was very favorable. If I ever needed a lawyer again, I would definitely call Wayne & Joel. I am beyond thankful for them. -KR

anonymous
September 22, 2021

It has been several years since Wayne Addis represented me in a traffic accident and I continue to think about the help he provided. He was knowledgeable, reassuring, supportive and responsive throughout the entire ordeal and I am eternally grateful. Highly, highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 20, 2021

I called Wayne in his role as the Village prosecutor to learn the consequences of my teenage son pleading guilty to a ticket. He took the time to meet with my son to explain that his career prospects could be doomed if he does anything slightly more stupid in the future. He was able to relate to him as a wise elder. Thank you, Wayne!

Richard
July 6, 2021

Wayne Addis and his law firm partnership of Addis & Greenberg LLC with his partner Joel Greenberg are by far the best attorney’s out there. With their considerable legal expertise, Mr Addis and Mr Greenberg were able to get a very serious case which would have resulted in a felony charge and prison time completely dismissed! Highly recommended!!

Janine
July 2, 2021

Wayne Addis helped my 16 year-old deal with a serious traffic ticket in such a helpful manner. Not only did Mr.Addis get the ticket dismissed, he also cared enough to discuss the gravity of the situation with my daughter so that she had a wake-up call to drive more safely/consciously. Mr Addis did his job impeccably, but as a father himself, made sure the lesson was learned. I’d give more stars if possible!

Alex
September 9, 2020

I used Wayne when I received a particularly severe speeding infraction (a class A misdemeanor). Wayne immediately got to work on my case, told me what to expect and advised me to start community service to get a head start on corrective actions before my court date. His knowledge, experience and connections in the cook county court system were extremely beneficial to the outcome of my case. Wayne was able to reduce the overall result to petty speeding, ultimately keeping it off of my insurance record. I recommend Addis Greenberg Attorneys highly.

Milan
August 25, 2019

Addis is an absolutely incredible attorney. I was lucky to find him in the midst of a very stressful and uncertain time. He was able to handle my case very professionally and result in the best possible outcome. I could not be more happy and thankful to him! I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs legal advice or defense.

Matt
March 21, 2019

I was referred to Wayne and Joel through a very well respected lawyer in that same area. He told me if anyone can handle this case and pull it off it’s them. My case was a very unique case and had to be handled right the first go round. I called Wayne and was immediately talking to him not waiting days or hours to get a call back. Within a day or two he had gone out of his way to get every piece of info needed for my case and I hadn’t given him a penny for his time yet. Within that little bit of time he had set up a court date just days out. I met with Wayne and Joel at their office the day before my court date. We went over all material and Wayne made it very clear as to what I had to do and the steps it needed to be done in. I felt very confident after meeting with them. They both are very personable and you can immediately tell they have your best interest at heart. We went to court the following day, watching them in a court room is almost magical. I already knew I was in good hands but after seeing everyone want to talk to them from the police officers to other lawyers to the other people working in the court system. That was when I truly knew I couldn’t be in any better hands then them! They are very known and liked and it shows. I thought the judge may have been in a bad mood that day because the previous case he wouldn’t budge on their conditions even with a lawyer. Then it was my turn let me say Wayne and Joel orchestrated it beyond perfect. They went above and beyond what any lawyers would have done by far. Without going into detail they made sure that everyone that had a voice was on my side. We ended up doing even better then what was expected. It was a difficult case and they blew it out of the water! I was blown away by the outcome and I truly believe nobody could have pulled this off even close as to what they did. I will be forever grateful to these fine gentlemen. I’ve never worked with such professionals that truly care so much and work as hard as they do for you!

Benjamin
October 8, 2018

I am grateful to the utmost extent for all the helpful friendly and highly professional legal help I received from Wayne Addis and Joel Greenberg. These two are truly a wonderful pair. From the first phone call to their office, up until the final moments after all the dust had settled, I knew that these individuals genuinely cared about my case and that they would do everything in their power to help my seemingly dire predicament. Their ability to communicate all the complexities of the legal system in a way that is easily understood and duplicated was exceptional. They gave me all the information I needed pertinent to my specific situation and answered any questions I had around the clock very thoroughly and almost immediately. They are warm and genuine and effusively greeted me everytime, unlike anything I would have ever expected. Without going into the details I can honestly say that there is nothing I believe they could have done any better because they absolutely blew away even the greatest of expectations I had had for the situation that faced me. Had I not worked specifically with these two great men, I know with certainty that things would not have worked out the way they did for me. For all their professional work and dedication, I am eternally grateful. Having them as my attorneys was an absolute blessing and I say that wholeheartedly.

Hannah
June 4, 2018

Wayne Addis was the court appointed Attorny prosecutor for me when I went to court because I was a victim of bullying. I was unable to walk the hallways at school without getting harassed, was unable to walk inside my own house some nights without thinking that something bad could happen, I was unable to go to some friends houses without the bully coming up to me. It had been going on for months by the time that I was able to take the person bullying me to court. Wayne Addis was nothing but supportive in getting justice and providing safety for me. Wayne Addis took each one of my concerns to heart and made sure that they would not happen again. Fast forward a few months after court. Everything had stopped for awhile and I thought it was over. It wasn’t. The second that the harassment started again, I knew the first person I had to call was Mr.Addis. I called him directly and he immediately knew what to do. He saved my life once again. He is the best Attorny and truly has your best interest and safety at heart.

anonymous
April 21, 2018

When you need a lawyer after getting a DUI, I didn't know which way to turn. So I started to interview lawyers. Through a recommendation I found Addis Greenberg. They came highly recommended. From the first time I spoke with them they were upfront and honest about what the ramifications of a DUI. They let me know step by step what to expect through out the court process. After that meeting I knew I would be in good hands. I did not feel like I was going through this alone. The outcome was very favorable. If I ever needed a lawyer again, I would definitely call Wayne & Joel. I am beyond thankful for them. -KR

anonymous
September 22, 2021

It has been several years since Wayne Addis represented me in a traffic accident and I continue to think about the help he provided. He was knowledgeable, reassuring, supportive and responsive throughout the entire ordeal and I am eternally grateful. Highly, highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 20, 2021

I called Wayne in his role as the Village prosecutor to learn the consequences of my teenage son pleading guilty to a ticket. He took the time to meet with my son to explain that his career prospects could be doomed if he does anything slightly more stupid in the future. He was able to relate to him as a wise elder. Thank you, Wayne!

Richard
July 6, 2021

Wayne Addis and his law firm partnership of Addis & Greenberg LLC with his partner Joel Greenberg are by far the best attorney’s out there. With their considerable legal expertise, Mr Addis and Mr Greenberg were able to get a very serious case which would have resulted in a felony charge and prison time completely dismissed! Highly recommended!!

Janine
July 2, 2021

Wayne Addis helped my 16 year-old deal with a serious traffic ticket in such a helpful manner. Not only did Mr.Addis get the ticket dismissed, he also cared enough to discuss the gravity of the situation with my daughter so that she had a wake-up call to drive more safely/consciously. Mr Addis did his job impeccably, but as a father himself, made sure the lesson was learned. I’d give more stars if possible!

Alex
September 9, 2020

I used Wayne when I received a particularly severe speeding infraction (a class A misdemeanor). Wayne immediately got to work on my case, told me what to expect and advised me to start community service to get a head start on corrective actions before my court date. His knowledge, experience and connections in the cook county court system were extremely beneficial to the outcome of my case. Wayne was able to reduce the overall result to petty speeding, ultimately keeping it off of my insurance record. I recommend Addis Greenberg Attorneys highly.

Milan
August 25, 2019

Addis is an absolutely incredible attorney. I was lucky to find him in the midst of a very stressful and uncertain time. He was able to handle my case very professionally and result in the best possible outcome. I could not be more happy and thankful to him! I would highly recommend him to anybody who needs legal advice or defense.

Matt
March 21, 2019

I was referred to Wayne and Joel through a very well respected lawyer in that same area. He told me if anyone can handle this case and pull it off it’s them. My case was a very unique case and had to be handled right the first go round. I called Wayne and was immediately talking to him not waiting days or hours to get a call back. Within a day or two he had gone out of his way to get every piece of info needed for my case and I hadn’t given him a penny for his time yet. Within that little bit of time he had set up a court date just days out. I met with Wayne and Joel at their office the day before my court date. We went over all material and Wayne made it very clear as to what I had to do and the steps it needed to be done in. I felt very confident after meeting with them. They both are very personable and you can immediately tell they have your best interest at heart. We went to court the following day, watching them in a court room is almost magical. I already knew I was in good hands but after seeing everyone want to talk to them from the police officers to other lawyers to the other people working in the court system. That was when I truly knew I couldn’t be in any better hands then them! They are very known and liked and it shows. I thought the judge may have been in a bad mood that day because the previous case he wouldn’t budge on their conditions even with a lawyer. Then it was my turn let me say Wayne and Joel orchestrated it beyond perfect. They went above and beyond what any lawyers would have done by far. Without going into detail they made sure that everyone that had a voice was on my side. We ended up doing even better then what was expected. It was a difficult case and they blew it out of the water! I was blown away by the outcome and I truly believe nobody could have pulled this off even close as to what they did. I will be forever grateful to these fine gentlemen. I’ve never worked with such professionals that truly care so much and work as hard as they do for you!

Benjamin
October 8, 2018

I am grateful to the utmost extent for all the helpful friendly and highly professional legal help I received from Wayne Addis and Joel Greenberg. These two are truly a wonderful pair. From the first phone call to their office, up until the final moments after all the dust had settled, I knew that these individuals genuinely cared about my case and that they would do everything in their power to help my seemingly dire predicament. Their ability to communicate all the complexities of the legal system in a way that is easily understood and duplicated was exceptional. They gave me all the information I needed pertinent to my specific situation and answered any questions I had around the clock very thoroughly and almost immediately. They are warm and genuine and effusively greeted me everytime, unlike anything I would have ever expected. Without going into the details I can honestly say that there is nothing I believe they could have done any better because they absolutely blew away even the greatest of expectations I had had for the situation that faced me. Had I not worked specifically with these two great men, I know with certainty that things would not have worked out the way they did for me. For all their professional work and dedication, I am eternally grateful. Having them as my attorneys was an absolute blessing and I say that wholeheartedly.

Hannah
June 4, 2018

Wayne Addis was the court appointed Attorny prosecutor for me when I went to court because I was a victim of bullying. I was unable to walk the hallways at school without getting harassed, was unable to walk inside my own house some nights without thinking that something bad could happen, I was unable to go to some friends houses without the bully coming up to me. It had been going on for months by the time that I was able to take the person bullying me to court. Wayne Addis was nothing but supportive in getting justice and providing safety for me. Wayne Addis took each one of my concerns to heart and made sure that they would not happen again. Fast forward a few months after court. Everything had stopped for awhile and I thought it was over. It wasn’t. The second that the harassment started again, I knew the first person I had to call was Mr.Addis. I called him directly and he immediately knew what to do. He saved my life once again. He is the best Attorny and truly has your best interest and safety at heart.

anonymous
April 21, 2018

When you need a lawyer after getting a DUI, I didn't know which way to turn. So I started to interview lawyers. Through a recommendation I found Addis Greenberg. They came highly recommended. From the first time I spoke with them they were upfront and honest about what the ramifications of a DUI. They let me know step by step what to expect through out the court process. After that meeting I knew I would be in good hands. I did not feel like I was going through this alone. The outcome was very favorable. If I ever needed a lawyer again, I would definitely call Wayne & Joel. I am beyond thankful for them. -KR