Mary Elizabeth Bluma

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 75% Immigration
  • 25% Litigation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Susman & Associates, p.c.
    203 N. Wabash Ave.
    14th floor
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Office: 312-909-6003
    Fax: 312-444-9612
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Languages Spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

About Me

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Ihave been an attorney for more than 8 years and truly enjoy my work in immigration law. Every day I help my clients navigate the ever-changing and often... more

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Caring and honest, fair fees also”

Posted by: James, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mary represented me when I was getting my green card through a family member my mom. She was very nice and helpful and was able to work out a... more
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5 star rating

“Very Efficient”

Posted by: Bill, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: My wife entered this country illegally in 2002. I married her in 2007 believing that it would be a matter of months, and we could adjust her status... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Alexander M. Ivakhnenko

I endorse Attorney Mary Bluma for her consummate dedication to the practice of immigration law and her useful practical knowledge of immigration... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexander Ivakhnenko , Chicago (IL), 5 months ago
Travis Wade Life

Ms. Bluma is an excellent attorney. Whenever I have an immigration issue, she is the first person I call. She takes her time to explain complex... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Travis Life , Chicago (IL), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Mary Elizabeth Bluma was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2004 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Susman & Associates 2009–present
Attorney at Law Office of Mary E. Bluma 2007–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Juris Doctor 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Immigration Lawyers Association 2007-present
American Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 55 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
9 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
8 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Election Reform, Polling Place Accessibility, and the Voting Rights of the Disabled Election Law Journal 2004

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Immigration Law: Immigration Court Proceedings and Asylum Truman College 2011