NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS IN CHICAGO

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Do you need to assert your right to a trial so you can fight for a not-guilty verdict? If so, then Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC is the firm for you. Clients come to us when they want a bulldog in the courtroom. We take on serious criminal cases. We handle federal charges, white collar crimes, large-scale drug crimes, sex offenses, violent crimes, and more. We have argued cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, Illinois Appellate Courts, and Federal Appellete Courts. For more than a decade, we have helped clients fight off felony charges throughout state and federal courts.

Backed by a proven track record, our Chicago criminal defense lawyers have garnered recognition's such as inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and Illinois’ list of Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠. We are ready to battle for your rights, your freedoms, and your future.

No matter what crime you were arrested for, no matter how complex your charges may be, we offer the award-winning, trial-tested advocacy that you need at Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC.

Why Hire Pissetzky & Berliner, LLC?

19+ YEARS OF TRIAL-TESTED DEFENSE
NOT-GUILTY VERDICTS & CASE DISMISSALS
10.0 OUT OF 10.0 SUPERB AVVO RATING
ILLINOIS SUPER LAWYERS® RISING STARS℠
IN THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS: TOP 100

OUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE VICTORIES

Dropped All Charges after Motion USA v. Client O

USA v. Client O - After a complex investigation into child pornography on the internet, federal agents obtained a search warrant to search O’s home and work computers. A forensic review of the devises seized revealed child pornography and O was charged with Possession and distribution of child pornography and altering a hard drive to obstructed the investigation. Mr. Pissetzky and his team used their own forensic expert to examine the computers and discovered that the Agent lied in his affidavit for the search warrants. After filing a motion to suppress the warrant, the government conceded and dropped all child pornography charges. O pled guilty to obstructing the investigation and received a sentence well below the guidelines.
CASE DISMISSED CASE DISMISSED AFTER STATE REFUSES TO COOPERATE
People v. IP (2014) Mr. IP was arrested for possession of a large amount of a controlled substance after Chicago police executed a search warrant. Arguing that the information in the search warrant was fabricated, Mr. Pissetzky filed a Motion to Produce Informant. Against the odds, the judge granted the motion and ordered the State to produce the informant. When the State failed to do so, the judge dismissed the case.
Dismissed People v. AH
AH was charged with possessions with intent to distribute a large amount of cocaine. Mr. Pissetzky litigation skills led to the dismissal of all charges against AH.
Case Dismissed Motion Granted, Case Dismissed
People v. RMC – Chicago police officers received information that a 2 kilo cocaine deal was going to happen in a garage. They set up surveillance and saw RMC pull into the garage in car. When he walked out of the garage, the Chicago police officers arrested him. While the officers searched the garage and car, they found 2 kilos of cocaine in the car. Mr. Pissetzky and another attorney filed a Motion to Suppress the Arrest and Quash the evidence. After a highly contested hearing, the judge held that the Chicago Police officers violated RMC’s Constitutional rights under the 4th Amendment, and Granted the Motion. The prosecutor had no choice but to dismiss all charges against RMC.
Not Guilty on All Counts People v. AB
AB was charged with child pornography, criminal sexual abuse and criminal sexual assault. Although the State made several offers on the case, Mr.Pissetzky and another attorney demanded trial. At trial, Mr. Pissetzky cross-examined the State’s witnesses and proved that AB did not know that the victim was under 18 years of age. After listening to the evidence, the judge found AB NOT GUILTY on all counts.
Sentenced Reduced Heroin Conspiracy
USA v. DA – 2011 – Mr. DA was charged in one the biggest Heroin busts in Chicago. DA was facing a mandatory life sentence under the Federal Rules because he was a repeat offender. After long negotiations, Mr. Pissetzky was able to demonstrate that DA was not part of the conspiracy and convinced the judge to sentence DA to only 37 months. All other charges were dropped.
Not Guilty Not Guilty: possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver
People v. JB – 2011 – Mr. JB was charged with 3 other co-defendants with possession of cocaine with the intent to deliver. Although the State’s attorney made a very low offer for a plea, Mr. Pissetzky advised JB to proceed to trail. During a bench trial, Mr. Pissetzky proved to the judge that JB did not have any knowledge of the drugs that were recovered from the car of the co-defendant. Although the police testified that they saw the drug transaction, Mr. Pissetzky convinced the judge that the state did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge found JB NOT GUILTY on all charges.
Case Dismissed People v. ARP
ARP was charged with a Class X felony of Possession with Intent to Distribute cocaine . After careful review of the police reports, Mr. Pissetzky filed a motion to quash and suppress evidence. At the hearing, Mr. Pissetzky proved to the judge that that the Cook County Sheriff that stopped ARP search ARP’s car illegally. The judge Granted the motion to quash and suppress and the case against ARP was Dismissed.
Not Guilty People v. RT
RT was charged with Possession with intent to deliver half a kilogram of Heroin. RT was facing a Class X Felony. Chicago police officers executed a search warrant at his home where they seized the Heroin. Mr. Pissetzky demonstrated to the judge during cross examination that RT did not have the required knowledge that the Heroin was at the home. The judge found RT Not Guilty.
Not Guilty People v. H
People v. H- H was charged with the first degree murder of 3 people. The prosecutor had two witnesses that claimed they were with H when he committed the murders. After receiving the discovery from the prosecutor, Mr. Pissetzky and his team conducted their own investigation and uncovered that someone else committed the murders. At trial, Mr. Pissetzky cross examined the prosecutions witnesses and exposed their lies. After the prosecution rested their case, Mr. Pissetzky moved the court to dismiss all charges and find H not guilty. The Judge agreed with Mr. Pissetzky and found H Not Guilty of all charges dismissing the case.

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