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   3Francisco J. BottoWoodstock(815) 338-3838fbotto@wbglaw.comfbotto@wbglaw.comBotto Gilbert Schottland & Andrle PCwww.weiszbotto.comwww.weiszbotto.combottofrancisco.jpgCriminal Defense Law: Felonies & MisdemeanorsWorkers' Compensation Law
Francisco J. Bottofbotto@wbglaw.com
Botto Gilbert Schottland & Andrle PChttp://www.weiszbotto.com
2030 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock IL 60098-2626
Ph.(815) 338-3838 Fx.(815) 338-7817
Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in:
Criminal Defense Law: Felonies & Misdemeanors
Workers' Compensation Law
County:  McHenry
Litigator:  Yes

Practice Description:  
Mr. Botto heads the Workers' Compensation Department at Weisz Botto & Gilbert, P.C. He has successfully tried and settled workers' compensation cases throughout northern Illinois. Whether to enforce a worker's medical rights or pressure the employer to pay temporary total disability benefits, he has earned the reputation of an attorney who is knowledgeable, well prepared, and ready to battle for his clients' rights.

Mr. Botto's legal experience extends to the criminal field. He has tried successfully numerous cases to verdict, ranging from simple battery cases to serious felony charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm and criminal sexual abuse.

In all his legal endeavors, Mr. Botto's work is punctuated by the high quality of his work and dedication to his clients.

Bar Admissions:  
Illinois, 1993

Additional languages spoken:  Portugese, Spanish

Law School:  Northwestern University School of Law,JD, 1992
Law School Honors/Involvement:  Executive editor: Northwestern University Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

Undergraduate School:  Amherst College, B.A.
Undergraduate School Honors/Involvement:  Cum laude; senior honors thesis: "American Journalism and Race;" John Woodruff Simpson Fellowship

Military Service:
Portuguese Special Forces - Commando, 1981-1982; honorably discharged, 1982

Awards; Honors; Distinctions:
Co-Founder of the McHenry County Latino Coalition
2008 Community Service Award



Firm Description:  
At the law firm of Weisz, Botto & Gilbert, P.C., we pride ourselves on being lawyers who stand out. For the past 25 years, Weisz, Botto & Gilbert, P.C. has worked to build and uphold a reputation of commitment, excellence, and trust. Our team of attorneys is committed to providing the highest quality legal services in our primary practice areas, which include personal injury, workers? compensation, criminal and traffic defense, juvenile law and family law.

We are highly experienced and have successfully resolved thousands of cases.

Our backgrounds complement our current practice, and we have achieved a range of honors testifying to our ability to provide solutions and results for our clients and their families, including:
  • Our personal injury team includes a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, two Illinois Leading Lawyers, and an Illinois Super Lawyer, as selected statewide by other attorneys.

  • Our workers' compensation team includes a former trauma and surgical nurse/RN with a background in orthopedics, general surgery, surgical intensive care and trauma unit care, as well as an Illinois Leading Lawyer.

  • Our family law team includes a court-appointed family mediator, trial lawyer with more than 10 years of trial experience, and the president of the Family Law Section of the McHenry County Bar Association.

  • Our criminal defense, juvenile and traffic law team includes a former prosecutor and supervisor of the Juvenile Division of the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office. Combined, this team holds more than 30 years of trial, hearing and courtroom experience.


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