Atty. Andrew Patton
Andrew Patton specializes in white collar civil and criminal defense with a primary focus on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.S. health care fraud and abuse regulations, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, among other areas. Andrew supports companies in internal investigations in response to allegations of wrongdoing or government investigations, as well as proactive risk assessments of their operations and policies.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 6+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Patton at a Glance
Andrew Patton is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association (2020). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Patton
- Andrew Patton specializes in white collar civil and criminal defense with a primary focus on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.S. health care fraud and abuse regulations, and False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, among other areas
- Andrew supports companies in internal investigations in response to allegations of wrongdoing or government investigations, as well as proactive risk assessments of their operations and policies
- Andrew has counseled companies in a range of industries such as health care, manufacturing, and life-sciences
- Andrew has investigated cases involving potential violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), FCA, and FCPA, as well as in large-scale government investigations
- When potential issues arise, Andrew works with stakeholders to assess whether a violation has occurred and understand and evaluate options for responding to it
- For clients under government investigation, Andrew applies his investigative skills and analytic experience to help his clients present responsive information, prepare witnesses to meet with the government and, when necessary, represent them in any enforcement action
- Similarly, Andrew helps clients build and assess their compliance programs in light of their business model and risk profile, including conducting anti-corruption and anti-bribery due diligence
- Andrew’s work in this area includes conducting extensive data gathering through document review and employee interviews and then synthesizing findings to help businesses manage risk and improve company policies
- In addition, Andrew advises clients in civil litigation
- His work in those matters includes drafting a range of motions and briefs at both the trial and appellate levels, preparing witnesses for testimony, taking depositions, managing and organizing exhibits during trial, and delivering oral arguments in court and arbitration sessions
- With prior work experience ranging from teaching fifth grade English in the Mississippi Delta through Teach for America to preparing Federal Trade Commissioners for testimony to Congress, Andrew is skilled at coming up to speed quickly and delivering high quality work product in demanding environments and difficult circumstances
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Andrew Patton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Patton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Criminal Defense in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Andrew Patton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew Patton's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
6+ Years of Legal Practice
With 6 years in the profession, Andrew Patton has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, Andrew Patton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Andrew Patton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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