So you consulted a lawyer before deciding which path to take. You chose to enter as a tourist and did not tell the officer what the true purpose of your "visit" was: to be with your wife and to apply for AOS. Then, after you sneaked your way in and jumped the queue, you are complaining about how hard it is to not be allowed to work and you tried to find illegal ways to fix that.
I hope the interviewing officer will give you a hard time at your interview. They will have access to the information you provided when you entered as a tourist.
