Gal Pissetzky has earned a reputation as an aggressive trial attorney, defending clients accused of state and federal crimes. Joe Muench of the El Paso Times describes Pissetzky as “a modern day Perry Mason” and “someone who could have been on the OJ team”. El Paso Times

Gal Pissetzky vigorously defends clients accused of drug crimes, murder, gun crimes, RICO, violent crimes, public corruption, sex crimes, DUI and other matters. He successfully litigates motions to suppress evidence for a variety of constitutional violations, obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from drug trafficking to murder. Pissetzky fights tirelessly on behalf of his clients.

Licensed to practice in over ten (10) Federal U.S. District Courts around the country, Pissetzky has traveled throughout the United States defending his clients.

Gal Pissetzky’s impressive credentials include, being named one of the top 100 trial attorneys in Illinois by the American Trial Bar Association, graduating Cum Laude from The John Marshall Law School, located in Chicago, Illinois. He is a member of the American, Illinois , and Chicago Bar Associations and belongs to the criminal, civil, and federal practice sections in each organization. He also belongs to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 2000 J.D. Honors: Cum Laude
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA B.A.

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life Member
Chicago Bar Association
American Bar Association
Illinois Bar Association

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Spanish
Hebrew

Criminal Defense
State Felony Crimes
Drug Crimes
Homicide & Murder
Sex Crimes
Assault & Battery
DUI
Gun Charges
Forfeiture
Federal Crimes
Conspiracy Charges
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
White collar Crimes
Investment Fraud
Public Corruption
Identity Theft
Money Laundering
Insider Trading
RICO Crimes
Forfeiture

Ian Berliner graduated with honors from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law.

While in law school, Mr. Berliner worked for the American Medical Association drafting policy proposals for review by the American Medical Association House of Delegates. At Chicago-Kent, Mr. Berliner represented clients in appeals for Social Security and Disability Benefits. He also spent two years working for a Chicago-based defense firm acquiring valuable trial experience.

Mr. Berliner began his legal career negotiating contracts for healthcare providers. He has since used those skills in various complex real estate transactions leading to a primary concentration in the field of real estate. Ian closes on several hundred properties per year including short sales, foreclosures, as well as residential and commercial investments. Mr. Berliner’s vast real estate experience has enabled him to counsel a variety of clients ranging from first time home buyers, homeowners facing foreclosure, and real estate investors involved in complex transactions and business entity formation.

Bar Admissions:

· Illinois, 2005
· U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2007

Professional Associations:
· Chicago Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· Illinois Bar Association

Education:

· Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D. 2005
· Indiana University, B.A. Political Science, 2002

Pro Bono Activities:

· Children’s Oncology Services, Inc.- Board of Directors, 2006 – Present