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Understanding Immigration Law

Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.

Common Immigration Cases

  • Family visas
  • Employment visas
  • Green cards
  • Citizenship
  • Deportation defense

When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer

Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.

Immigration Process

  1. Application preparation
  2. Government filing
  3. Interview or hearing

Costs

Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.

FAQs

What does an immigration lawyer do?

They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.

How long do immigration cases take?

Processing times vary by visa type.

Can lawyers help with deportation?

Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.

What is a green card?

Permanent resident status in the United States.

Do I need a lawyer?

Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.


5468 Immigration Lawyers Found

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: Serotte Law Firm, LLC

Michael Serotte is the co-founder and Senior Partner of Serotte Law Firm, LLC, an Immigration Law Firm which concentrates on U.S. immigration and nationality focuses on developing creative solutions for corporations and individuals facing U.S. immigration challenges. This includes business and corporate clients, entrepreneurs and foreign investors, employment, recruitment, hiring, and personnel transferring. His particular areas of expertise are in L-1A, L-1B, E-1, E-2, H-1B, and TN.. Mr. Serotte is able to provide both short-term and long-term strategic immigration guidance in the employer/employee relationship. This involves helping corporate and individual clients navigate U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), cross-border inadmissibility and refusal issues, waivers of inadmissibility, including medial and drug related issues, and family immigration matters.. In servicing the immigration-related needs of employers in a full spectrum of industries including, technology, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and multi-media, Mr. Serotte partners with in-house counsel and human resource personnel as well as working with individuals directly in obtaining temporary and permanent (green card) visas for business, scientific, managers, executive professionals, and specialized knowledge addition to his U.S. visa practice, Mr. Serotte also regularly provides guidance to Americans seeking visa to work and live in Canada and other countries.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: North Tonawanda 14120
Firm: Kresses & Piasecki Legal P.C.

Chosen in 2019 by as one of the TOP IMMIGRATION FIRMS in Buffalo! Unlike most other websites and directories, a business can’t pay to be included on Expertise! Expertise lists exceptional businesses that are objectively qualified and authentically well-reviewed. Ms. Kresses has a 5 Star Google Customer Satisfaction rating and was also named the Who's Who in Immigration Law in 2006. She has practiced Immigration Business Law since 2000.  While working with former USCIS Deputy District Director William H Truesdale, Ms. Kresses gained valuable knowledge in representing corporations and indivduals before the US Immigration Service. As a frequent presenter to human resouce departments, hospitals and large corporations, Ms. Kresses is well equiped to educate and train your employees as well as taking them from a temporary stay to citizenship. Ms. Kresses represents billion dollar corporations, hospitals, physicians as well as individuals, start up companes and family immigration.. "I take a personal interest in every client we work with to acheive the best result possible, it's a reflection on myself and my firm"

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: Kruger Immigration Law

Julie Kruger, Esq. devotes her practice to all aspects of U.S. immigration law, including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, deportation and removal cases, naturalization, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and other Courts, immigrant and non-immigrant waivers of inadmissibility, and other complex immigration matters.. Julie E. Kruger, Esq. received a Bachelor of Arts – All College Honors, Cum Laude from Canisius College in 1999, and a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude degree in 2009 from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Julie spent a semester abroad at the University of Oviedo in Oviedo, Spain, and is proficient in Spanish.. Prior to attending law school, Julie worked extensively in politics and government, including for Congressmen Brian Higgins in both his government and campaign offices, and on many state and local political campaigns.. Julie is the author of Empowering Victims, Opening Borders: Preventing Human Trafficking by Adjusting Immigration Laws to Accommodate the Supply and Demand of Migrant Workers, 17 Buff. J. Gender L. & Soc. Pol'y 105 (2009). She is admitted to practice in the courts of New York State and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. Julie is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Erie County Bar Association.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: The Law Office if Nina F. Juncewicz, P.C.

Nina  F. Juncewicz, Esq., has dedicated 25 years serving the Immigration and relocation legal needs of her clients' seeking to obtain physical access to the United States market for commercial work and/or family reunification. Her experience was developed early as an outstanding scholar for the agency formerly known as INS at the U.S/Canadian border, and later in its Buffalo District Office’s litigation Department. This experience brought her first-hand knowledge of the technical nuances of complex U.S. immigration law and the government adjudication process which she uses for her client’s benefit. She later practiced business and family Immigration in a statewide corporate law firm before opening her own private practice, as a successful Women and Minority Owned Business Enterprise to which she serves as principal.. Her practice includes representing multi-national companies, health care institutions, universities and a multitude of other industries, as well as families with their immigration needs. Nina is proficient in securing H-1B, O-1, TN & L-1 visa and obtaining permanent resident status on behalf of her client. She also has a robust practice representing those who wish to reside in the U.S. based on family ties, including those foreign nationals who have or will marry U.S citizens making them beneficiaries of I-130 Petitions or fiancé visas.. Representing foreign physicians with their unique immigration needs has also been a distinct practice field of experience for Nina. This includes her critical understanding of 212(e) restrictions, waivers to those restrictions, USMLE requirements and equivalent certifications needed to practice medicine in the United States, especially for those with Canadian training.. Ms. Juncewicz attended Canisius College where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Economics and Finance before obtaining her Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Ms. Juncewicz is admitted to practice law in New York State and the United States Western District of New York. She is a member and past co-chair of the Immigration Section of the New York State Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Erie County Bar Association. Nina is an active volunteer with the Buffalo Center for Elder Law & Justice on immigration matters for the indigent and is a frequently requested lecturer, speaker and writer in the area of US Immigration both in the United States and Canada.. As a first generation daughter of an Italian laborer, Nina is passionate about helping others attain the incredible gift of living and working in the United States and is dedicated to staying current on law and practice of the ever changing U.S. Immigration system for her clients.. Simply put, Ms. Juncewicz navigates the U.S. Immigration system with the considerable knowledge earned by her years of practice experience which benefits her clients. She has a proven track record of moving her clients across borders with ease and predictability.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14226
Firm: Dennis Law, PLLC

Attorney Johanna K.P. Dennis, of Dennis Law, PLLC (formerly JD Law Associates, LLC), has a special passion for both law and education; both are fundamental parts of who she is.. As a twice-immigrant, Attorney Dennis immigrated as a child with her parents from Jamaica to Canada, and later immigrated to the United States with her family as a college-bound teenager. Growing up in Canada, Attorney Dennis is fluent in French and English. Through her own experiences and in practicing immigration law over two decades, Attorney Dennis personally knows the ins and outs of the U.S. immigration system. She has "been there, done that", having gone through the green card process with her family and she made the conscious decision to naturalize as an adult. A frequent traveler, Attorney Dennis knows first-hand the struggles and anxiety immigrants face in traveling internationally and even within one country. She appreciates the importance of providing a brighter future for young people and understands the paths of the many families who come to the United States in search of that future.. A former NJ Appellate Law Clerk with a wealth of experience teaching future lawyers immigration and legal skills courses at universities throughout the United States, Attorney Dennis continues to help clients achieve success with compassion, dedication, and a personalized touch. Attorney Dennis's past cases include immigration benefits matters, asylum and other humanitarian relief matters, and both detained and non-detained removal cases. After being licensed in Pennsylvania and practicing primarily in the Pennsylvania/South Jersey areas as JD Law Associates LLC, with clients nationwide, Attorney Dennis expanded her practice through New York state licensure and has rebranded as Dennis Law, PLLC in Buffalo, New York. Being situated at the US-Canadian international border allows Attorney Dennis to serve clients seeking US immigration representation in both countries and beyond borders.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: Richards and Jurusik U.S. Immigration Lawyers

JEREMY RICHARDS is a licensed lawyer in the United States, and a Foreign Legal Consultant with the Law Society of Ontario, who devotes his legal practice to US Immigration Law and related matters. He has successfully handled immigration matters for businesses of all sizes and citizens from countries all over the world. He has a broad understanding of US immigration and nationality laws, and can assist with most US immigration law matters, having successfully handled immigration matters for medical professionals, students, professors, individuals, families, employees, small to large businesses, international corporations, colleges and universities, and others.. Prior to attending law school and obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Richards spent more than 10 years in Sales and Operations Management, holding the titles of Vice President of Sales, Operations Manager, and Sales Manager. During his career in business, Mr. Richards became intimately familiar with human resource practices and the internal operations of both public and private corporations. Through this experience, Mr. Richards gained valuable skills that enable him to understand the needs of both employees and employers.. Additionally, Mr. Richards gained an inside perspective on the government interpretation and enforcement of the US Immigration and Nationality Act during an externship with US Customs and Border Protection in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Richards is actively involved in the community through ecclesiastical service, community service, youth sporting programs, and The Boy Scouts of America, and is an avid outdoorsman. He is an Eagle Scout, served a 2-year mission in Salvador, Brazil for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (aided by his proficiency in Portuguese), and is the proud father of seven children.. Although Mr. Richards can help with most immigration matters, he focuses his practice on business immigration, including:

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Location: Buffalo 14226
Firm: Law Offices of Gevork Arutunian PLLC

Mr. Arutunian combines an uncompromising, result-driven approach to immigration cases, with the ethical and professional obligations required of high-level representation in front of United States federal agencies. He has represented individuals, small businesses and large companies in their ongoing and often complex immigration matters. He has led start-up and foreign companies through the establishment of U.S. operations, including corporate entity formation, and helped those companies transfer intra-company executives and other workers to their U.S. based operations. He has advised large and small companies on hiring of H-1B professionals, and assisted employers with compliance of USDOL and USCIS regulations. He has assisted Canadian professionals in their application for employment in the U.S. under NAFTA regulations and advised on border processing matters. He has led U.S. permanent residents through complexities often associated with naturalization. Mr. Arutunian has advised individuals seeking family reunification in family-based green card applications and couples seeking to reunite in the U.S. through fiancee visa petitions. Mr. Arutunian has helped clients through all steps of consular processing and visa interviews and through many other issues relating to immigration matters – of all levels of complexity. Mr. Arutunian is absolutely committed to delivering valuable results in business and personal immigration matters to clientele in the U.S. and around the world.. Prior to forming the Law Offices of Gevork Arutunian, PLLC., Mr. Arutunian has experience working in a general practice setting as well as a boutique immigration firm. He also interned for a state court judge and provided volunteer services for a not-for-profit organization in Western New York.. Mr. Arutunian entered University at Buffalo Law School on a Dean’s scholarship, received multiple scholarships while attending, and graduated magna cum laude. He was also the recipient of the Robert J. Connelly award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy upon graduation. His performance in law school was consistently ranked in the top 1-15% of his class. Mr. Arutunian served as the Executive Publications Editor and the Technology Editor of the Buffalo Intellectual Property Law Journal.  He also studied international law and European Union law at the University of Oxford in England.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Location: Niagara falls 14301
Firm: Muscato & Shatkin, LLP

Siana J. McLean informs her practice of immigration law with a potent combination of personal and legal experience. Her personal experience is derived from her struggle entering North America as a Jamaican immigrant and eventually securing the right to live, receive a quality education, and work in America. She understands the struggles and hardships those wishing to enter the U.S. go through on a personal level, and this understanding plays a central role in the way she works with clients and practices immigration law.. Siana’s legal experience stems from countless hours spent aggressively and affordably defending clients regarding a range of immigration issues. She has successfully handled numerous immigration court matters and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals which resulted in asylum, protection under the Convention Against Torture, withholding of removal, and cancellation of removal for clients. Siana is especially adept at resolving matters relating to deportation defense, family-based immigration, and naturalization-focused immigration, among other related matters.. Beyond her legal experience, Siana’s strongest trait as an immigration law attorney is her tenacity as she fights for the rights of her clients and refuses to give an inch to opposing counsel. Additionally, just as no two immigration law matters are exactly the same, Siana recognizes that no two legal strategies should be exactly the same for her clients. This is why she works with clients to develop a custom approach to resolve immigration law matters.. Siana’s legal expertise has halted deportation and secured U.S. citizenship for numerous clients. Her legal services are highly accessible as her office is located nearby the U.S./Canadian border and she provides free consultations and affordable flat fees.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
+1 (716) 608-4413
Location: Buffalo 14202
Firm: Kolken & Kolken

Matthew L. Kolken has served as an elected Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Board of Governors.  He is a trial lawyer with experience in all aspects of United States Immigration Law, and has been an AILA member since 1997.. Mr. Kolken has received the highest AV peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, has been named a "Super Lawyer" in Upstate New York by Super Lawyers magazine, was listed by Business First of Buffalo as being among the “Legal Elite of Western New York," and has received a "Superb" rating and "Client's Choice" award on . The New York Law Journal has recognized him as a "Lawyer Who Leads by Example" for his work providing pro bono legal services to unaccompanied refugee children.. Mr. Kolken has appeared nationally on FOX News, MSNBC and CNN, and his legal analysis has been solicited by the Washington Post's Fact Check of the immigration statements of Secretary Hillary Clinton, Presidential candidate Donald Trump, and the immigration status of First Lady Melania Trump's parents.  His opinions on immigration issues have been published in Forbes Magazine, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and FOX News among others. He has been an invited speaker at AILA's annual conference on grounds of removability, and is the author of the Deportation and Removal Blog on , where he is a member of the advisory board of the Immigration Daily, an online immigration news periodical with more than 35,000 readers.  He is also a prominent immigration reform activist having been ranked as the most influential person on Twitter in the area of Immigration Law.  You may follow him at @mkolken.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: Fairfax 22030

Santosh Reddy Somi Reddy Esq. is an Attorney with The Chugh Firm.  Mr. Reddy is licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey and the Common Wealth of Virginia. Mr. Reddy’s practice focuses primarily on immigration law, corporate law and litigation.. Mr. Reddy received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of law. He is the recipient of the prestigious Earl H. Davis Award for the top Clinic performance. He also has a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Bradley University, IL and a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India. Mr. Reddy currently serves as a Board member for Pratham.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Freeport 11520
Firm: Clarke & Associates

New York attorney, Devon A. King, Esq., is a qualified expert in Immigration Law. He specializes in real estate law as well, and is also admitted to practice in his native country, Guyana, and in Trinidad & Tobago. As a naturalized United States Citizen, Attorney King understands the plight of immigrants and works tirelessly to defend their rights. He has vast experience and success fighting complex immmigration cases before Immigration Courts and Agencies nationwide.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Rockville Centre 11570
Firm: Baskin Law Firm, P.C.

Rachel Baskin represents clients throughout the United States handling diverse immigration matters.  Ms. Baskin recognizes that each case is unique and provides customized attention tailored to fit clients’ individual needs.  Her expertise enables her to navigate the complex maze of immigration laws and regulations.. Her office provides services for the following immigration matters:

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
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Location: Nampa 83686
Firm: Barrera Legal Group

John C. Barrera the managing partner of the Barrera Legal Group and head of the firm's Immigration and Criminal Defense practice. John's desire to practice Immigration Law was developed through his Hispanic upbringing being born to Colombian parents, being married to his wife from Colombia and by being raised in the multicultural neighborhood of Jackson Heights in Queens, New York. His everyday life allowed John to interact and become part of the lives of people from many different countries and cultures and inspired John to help immigrants fight through the many challenges they face in realizing their dreams to live and prosper in the United States. He has successfully represented numerous clients in removal defense proceedings in immigration courts around the United States. He has had numerous victories keeping families together in the United States and has had extensive immigration experience in dealing with matters involving employment based visas, immigrant visas, asylum applications and U-visa applications. In addition to his immigration experience, John is also an experienced Criminal Defense attorney obtaining dismissals and acquittals in various cases involving Drug Trafficking, Homicide, Theft Offenses and cases involving Traffic Offenses including Driving Under the Influence charges. John is regularly consulted by the criminal defense bar and has co-hosted a weekly hour long radio show taking immigration questions to help guide the Treasure Valley Community.John is admitted to practice in New York and Idaho, the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Fluent in Spanish, John is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the National Immigration Project, the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Nassau County Bar Association.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
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Location: West Long Branch 07764
Firm: Law Office of Claudio Stanziola

Claudio M. Stanziola is an experienced attorney who always puts the needs of his clients first. He understands that every client’s case is unique, so he always takes the time to learn the details of the case before formulating a strategy. Before taking any action, he will discuss his legal strategy with you in detail so you can be sure it will meet your needs and help you achieve your intended goals.. When dealing with any type of legal issue, having questions and concerns is natural. If you have a question at any time during your case, Claudio M. Stanziola will make himself available to provide the answers and/or information you need. He will also inform you of any new developments in your case.. In many cases, Claudio M. Stanziola is able to help his clients settle their legal issues outside of court. However, if your case cannot be settled through negotiation or mediation, he is always ready to fight aggressively on your behalf in the courtroom.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.9 out of 5
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Location: Chicago 60604
Firm: Jarecki Law Group, LLC

Maya Flores is an associate Immigration Attorney with the Jarecki Law Group. She primarily represents clients in employment-based matters and provides support on all other immigration matters, including family-based, DACA, naturalization, and asylum.. Maya recently graduated law school and practices immigration law in Chicago. During law school, Maya interned with Jarecki Law Group, where she worked on complex family-based immigration cases, and with Beyond Legal Aid, a Chicago-based nonprofit that focuses oncommunity activism lawyering. She also worked as a student attorney at her law school’s Asylum & Immigration Legal Clinic as well as the Criminal Appeals Legal Clinic. Maya was selected as PILI funded legal intern at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, where she researched policy issues that affect the Latinx community throughout the Midwest. Previously, Maya served as a Judicial Extern for Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5
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Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: Immigration Attorneys, LLP

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Location: Chicago 60606
Firm: Borjas Law Group, LLC

Xavier Borjas is an Immigration and Nationality Law attorney in Chicago, IL.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
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Location: Chicago 60616
Firm: Law Office of Martin Perez, LLC

My name is Martin Perez. I became a lawyer to help individuals and families fight against a legal system that is often stacked against them. My entire legal career has evidenced a passion for seeking justice for my clients, giving a voice to those who have been silenced. I value and serve them, regardless of background. I grew up on the south side of Chicago, as the son of immigrant parents. Through their hard work and sacrifice, I learned a host lessons that have shaped the person I am today. Hard work, fighting with integrity and taking advantage of valuable opportunities have all been the building blocks for my work.. In over 17 years as an attorney, I have successfully represented thousands of individuals. I have successfully fought to reunite families and keep individuals in the United States to care for their children, spouses or parents. I help victims of Domestic Violence and other serious crimes remain in the United States with their families and to obtain lawful permanent residency and citizenship. I have traveled throughout the United States to fight for my clients. I consider it an honor to represent people from all corners of the world in pursuit of their American Dream.. I’m not just a lawyer. I’m a father, a husband and an active member of my community. I’m a trustee for my local church, a coach, and a mentor. I volunteer my time and service to numerous worthy causes. In keeping with my passion for service, I am not afraid to work with my hands and do a bit of heavy lifting. “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” John Maxwell

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
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Location: Forest Park 60130
Firm: McCreary Law Offices, P.C.

Dan speaks, reads, and writes Spanish fluently. After working as an Associate at several prominent law firms, Dan opened McCreary Law Offices, P.C. in May of 2015. He has extensive experience representing clients in family-based immigration, deportation defense, criminal and traffic defense, and estate planning. Dan also has spoken on a number of panels regarding various immigration issues.. Dan graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish in 2000. He graduated from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois with a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude in 2007. While in law school, Dan was a member of the Law Review. He is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.. Dan has been blessed to have an amazing wife and four wonderful children. In his spare time, Dan volunteers coaching his children’s athletic teams.

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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
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Location: Chicago 60610
Firm: Della Sunyoung Hur, Esq.

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