About Andrew John
Andrew John Hawes built his legal foundation in the Midwest. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Northwestern University in 2003 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2007. Those years shaped his understanding of law and policy and set the stage for a practice that crosses state lines.
He is admitted to practice in both Wisconsin and Illinois. In 2010 he served as an associate lawyer at George Pecherek & Associates, P.C., joining a firm where he worked as part of a legal team. That position came a few years after law school and represents an early chapter in a career spent operating in multiple state jurisdictions.
During his time at the firm he handled attorney-level responsibilities typical of an associate, performing legal research, preparing filings, and assisting on client matters. The work required translating legal principles learned in law school into documents and strategies used in actual cases. Colleagues and clients from that period would recognize the routine demands of the role: attention to detail, adherence to procedural deadlines, and clear communication across files.
Hawes’s educational background provides a mix of policy and law. Northwestern’s political science program offered a broad view of institutions and public debate. The University of Wisconsin Law School added doctrinal training and courtroom practice. Together those experiences inform a practical approach to legal questions and casework. He applies classroom-taught principles to everyday legal problems and to the procedural requirements of state practice.
His career path shows a focus on maintaining licensure and practice capacity in neighboring states. That enables him to advise and represent clients whose matters touch both Wisconsin and Illinois. He remains engaged in the types of tasks that define state-level legal practice: client intake, document preparation, and courtroom or administrative filings when necessary.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and steady in handling files. He tends to emphasize clarity in pleadings and careful review of statutory requirements. There is an evident interest in ensuring work product meets procedural standards and serves clients’ immediate needs.
As of 2026 Hawes continues to practice law across Wisconsin and Illinois, handling matters that arise under the laws and rules of those states and serving clients who require representation in either jurisdiction.
