Business Hours
Mon: By Appt. Only
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thu: 8am – 5pm
Fri: By Appt. Only
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Andrew J. Sosnowski, Esq.
Andrew has been an attorney for over thirty years, eleven as a prosecutor for Kane and McHenry Counties. Andrew is currently the General Counsel for Volunteers of America Illinois, a Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice at Aurora University, and Legal Studies Adjunct Professor at Elgin Community College. Previously Andrew was the General Counsel for the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Education
- Drake University; Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- University of Notre Dame; Master of Science, Business Administration
- Loyola University Chicago; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Philosophy
James G. Allen, Jr., Paralegal | Notary Public
James graduated from Elgin Community College in December 2022 with High Honors and as member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society. James is currently enrolled at Columbia College of Missouri where he is working toward his BA in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. James started working for Andrew as his lead Paralegal at the firm in July 2022. Since starting at the firm, James has helped Andrew on some high-profile cases including the representation of a victim’s family under the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act (Marcy’s Law). James now assists Andrew, in his role as General Counsel for Volunteers of America Illinois, by providing legal assistance to the VOA Illinois Service & Support Center, a legal clinic in Elgin which provides free legal assistance to Veterans and their families through their Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. In addition to James’ Paralegal role at the clinic, he also helps supervises the Paralegal Interns at the clinic who are working toward their paralegal degree or certificate.
Education
- Elgin Community College; Associates in Arts & Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal
- Columbia College of Missouri; Bachelors in Arts, Criminal Justice Administration and Legal Studies
Martha C. Corrales, Paralegal | Notary Public
Martha graduated from Elgin Community College in May 2022 with Honors. Currently, Martha is enrolled at Columbia College of Missouri where she is working toward his BA in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. As the newest edition to the law firm in July of 2023, Martha started working for Andrew as a part time Paralegal to assist in day-to-day client matters. Martha, born and raised in Elgin, and a strong member of her community, now raises her three children with her partner Giovanni. Martha working toward her bachelor’s degree and hopes to transfer to Northern Illinois University to obtain her JD in the next few years.
Education
- Elgin Community College; Associate in Arts & BVS in Paralegal
- Columbia College of Missouri; Bachelors in Arts, Criminal Justice Administration and Legal Studies
Business Hours
Mon: By Appt. Only
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thu: 8am – 5pm
Fri: By Appt. Only
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Andrew J. Sosnowski, Esq.
Andrew has been an attorney for over thirty years, eleven as a prosecutor for Kane and McHenry Counties. Andrew is currently the General Counsel for Volunteers of America Illinois, a Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice at Aurora University, and Legal Studies Adjunct Professor at Elgin Community College. Previously Andrew was the General Counsel for the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Education
- Drake University; Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- University of Notre Dame; Master of Science, Business Administration
- Loyola University Chicago; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Philosophy
James G. Allen, Jr., Paralegal | Notary Public
James graduated from Elgin Community College in December 2022 with High Honors and as member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society. James is currently enrolled at Columbia College of Missouri where he is working toward his BA in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. James started working for Andrew as his lead Paralegal at the firm in July 2022. Since starting at the firm, James has helped Andrew on some high-profile cases including the representation of a victim’s family under the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act (Marcy’s Law). James now assists Andrew, in his role as General Counsel for Volunteers of America Illinois, by providing legal assistance to the VOA Illinois Service & Support Center, a legal clinic in Elgin which provides free legal assistance to Veterans and their families through their Support Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. In addition to James’ Paralegal role at the clinic, he also helps supervises the Paralegal Interns at the clinic who are working toward their paralegal degree or certificate.
Education
- Elgin Community College; Associates in Arts & Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal
- Columbia College of Missouri; Bachelors in Arts, Criminal Justice Administration and Legal Studies
Martha C. Corrales, Paralegal | Notary Public
Martha graduated from Elgin Community College in May 2022 with Honors. Currently, Martha is enrolled at Columbia College of Missouri where she is working toward his BA in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. As the newest edition to the law firm in July of 2023, Martha started working for Andrew as a part time Paralegal to assist in day-to-day client matters. Martha, born and raised in Elgin, and a strong member of her community, now raises her three children with her partner Giovanni. Martha working toward her bachelor’s degree and hopes to transfer to Northern Illinois University to obtain her JD in the next few years.
Education
- Elgin Community College; Associate in Arts & BVS in Paralegal
- Columbia College of Missouri; Bachelors in Arts, Criminal Justice Administration and Legal Studies
