Judge Andrew Berman Date Admitted to Bar: 1975 - Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County, Juvenile Justice Division Legal Experience: Judge Berman began his legal career with the Office of the State Appellate Defender.  Immediately prior to becoming a judge, Berman was an assistant public defender in Cook County. Judicial Experience: Judge Berman was first elected to the bench in November 1996.  He was assigned to serve in the 1st Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County.  In September 1997, Judge Berman was transferred to the Juvenile Justice Division, where he continues to serve. Memberships: Chicago Council of Lawyers; Decalogue Society of Lawyers Birth Place: Judge Berman was born in 1949, Washington, D.C. Family: Judge Berman is married to Pamela A. Kaul.  He has three children:  Zoe, Eli, and Cody. Education: High School:  New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL., 1967.  Undergraduate:  University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1971, B.A. with honors.  Law School:  University of Illinois College of Law, 1975, J.D. Additional Information: Political affiliation:  Democrat.