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Best immigration lawyers in Chicago, IL
- 10 immigration lawyers ranked
- 4.9 average Google rating
- 2,479 reviews analyzed
Most green card applicants can file on their own. But some cases are not simple. If you had a visa problem in the past, a criminal record, a prior denial, or a case in removal proceedings, a Chicago immigration lawyer can help you understand your choices before you file.
A lawyer can also help you plan the timing. Since December 2, 2024, USCIS generally wants Form I-693 filed together with Form I-485, and the civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file. A lawyer can help you line up the medical exam and the paperwork so nothing is rejected.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Chicago
Jarecki Law Group, LLC
Jarecki Law Group is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 5.0 rating from 129 Google reviews. The firm has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
53 W Jackson Blvd #1515, Chicago, IL 60604Opening hours
Monday 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 09:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:00-17:00 Thursday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Law Offices of Mary Kennedy
The Law Offices of Mary Kennedy is an immigration attorney office in Chicago rated 5.0 from 125 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
203 N La Salle Dr Downtown, 2100, Chicago, IL 60611Opening hours
Monday 09:00-17:30 Tuesday 09:00-17:30 Wednesday 09:00-17:30 Thursday 09:00-05:30 Friday 09:00-17:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Aparicio Immigration Law
Aparicio Immigration Law is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 4.9 rating from 752 Google reviews, the most reviews on this list. It has a website and is listed as open on Saturdays.
900 W Jackson Blvd #5W, Chicago, IL 60607Opening hours
Monday 08:00-16:00 Tuesday 08:00-16:00 Wednesday 08:00-16:00 Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-16:00 Saturday 10:00-12:00 Sunday Closed The Law Office of Michelle Neal
The Law Office of Michelle Neal is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 5.0 rating from 65 Google reviews. It has a website and is listed as open on Saturdays.
55 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604Opening hours
Monday 09:00-18:00 Tuesday 09:00-18:00 Wednesday 09:00-18:00 Thursday 09:00-18:00 Friday 09:00-18:00 Saturday 09:00-13:00 Sunday Closed Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.
Sverdloff Law Group is an immigration attorney office in Chicago rated 4.9 from 245 Google reviews. It has a website and is listed as open on Saturdays.
120 S State St #200, Chicago, IL 60603Opening hours
Monday 00:00-24:00 Tuesday 00:00-24:00 Wednesday 00:00-24:00 Thursday 00:00-24:00 Friday 00:00-24:00 Saturday 00:00-24:00 Sunday Closed Francis Law Center
Francis Law Center is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 5.0 rating from 54 Google reviews. It has a website and is listed as open on Saturdays.
53 W Jackson Blvd #725, Chicago, IL 60604Opening hours
Monday 00:00-24:00 Tuesday 00:00-24:00 Wednesday 00:00-24:00 Thursday 00:00-24:00 Friday 00:00-24:00 Saturday 00:00-24:00 Sunday 00:00-24:00 Hacking Immigration Law, LLC - Immigration Lawyers
Hacking Immigration Law is an immigration attorney office in Chicago rated 4.9 from 142 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
318 W Adams St Office 1713, Chicago, IL 60606Opening hours
Monday 08:00-05:00 Tuesday 08:00-05:00 Wednesday 08:00-05:00 Thursday 08:00-05:00 Friday 08:00-05:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.
Minsky McCormick and Hallagan is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 4.8 rating from 448 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
104 S Michigan Ave Ste 800, Chicago, IL 60603Opening hours
Monday 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 09:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:00-17:00 Thursday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Cipolla Law Group
Cipolla Law Group is an immigration attorney office in Chicago rated 4.8 from 286 Google reviews. It has a website and is listed as open on Saturdays.
8 S Michigan Ave #2101, Chicago, IL 60603Opening hours
Monday 09:00-18:00 Tuesday 09:00-18:00 Wednesday 09:00-18:00 Thursday 09:00-18:00 Friday 09:00-18:00 Saturday 09:00-12:00 Sunday Closed SwagatUSA, LLC
SwagatUSA is an immigration attorney office in Chicago with a 4.8 rating from 233 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.
230 W Monroe St Ste 750, Chicago, IL 60606Opening hours
Monday 09:00-17:00 Tuesday 09:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:00-17:00 Thursday 09:00-17:00 Friday 09:00-17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
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How we ranked these immigration lawyers
We collected immigration lawyer results from Google Maps around Chicago and removed government offices and unrelated businesses. Each listing gets a score based on its Google rating, adjusted for the number of reviews so a few 5-star reviews do not outrank hundreds of strong ones. Listings that also show up in Google's top results get a small boost. Paid placements are always labeled "Sponsored" and never change the ranked list. Read our editorial policy.
Immigration lawyers in Chicago: FAQs
Do I need a lawyer to get a green card?
No. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card. Many people file on their own without help. A lawyer is often useful for complex cases, such as past visa problems, criminal records, prior denials or removal proceedings. If your case is simple, you may decide you do not need one.
How do I choose an immigration lawyer in Chicago?
Check that the lawyer handles immigration cases and is in good standing with the Illinois bar. Read recent reviews. Ask what they charge and what is included. Ask who will work on your case. Meet them before you pay, and pick someone who answers your questions in plain words.
Can a lawyer help with the medical exam part?
Yes, in a planning sense. A lawyer can help you time the exam so the civil surgeon signs Form I-693 no more than 60 days before you file Form I-485. Only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can do the exam. You can check a doctor with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool.