About Sami Ziad
Sami Ziad Azhari arrived in law from a technical background. He began his academic life studying electrical engineering and finished it in the study of law. That combination has shaped the way he approaches legal problems: methodical, detail-oriented and attuned to technical nuance.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 2004. He then attended Michigan State University College of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in 2007. Those formative years placed him at the intersection of engineering principles and legal training. The dual perspective often appears in how he frames complex factual questions.
After law school, Azhari pursued admission to practice and now holds licenses in both Illinois and California. He has practiced in jurisdictions with different procedural and regulatory environments. That experience has required adaptability and a steady attention to procedural detail. Colleagues describe him as someone who prefers clear analysis over rhetorical flourish.
Azhari divides his time among offices in the Chicago suburbs and the city itself. He maintains a presence in Skokie and Rolling Meadows, while also working out of a Chicago office. Those locations allow him to serve clients locally and manage matters that span both Illinois and California. His engineering training sometimes proves useful on cases that involve technical subject matter, where understanding the underlying technology helps clarify legal issues.
He has handled a mix of matters that require statutory interpretation, contract analysis and careful fact development. He approaches each file by mapping the core legal questions and then assembling the necessary factual record. That way of working reduces surprises and helps clients make informed choices about settlement and litigation strategy.
Azhari balances work across two state bars and several suburban and city offices. He remains based in the Chicago area while practicing under licenses in Illinois and California. His current practice focuses on representing clients across Illinois and California from his Chicago-area offices.
