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Matthew Aaron Katz

Also known as Matthew Katz, Mateo Katz

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Practice Areas

30% Immigration
20% Bankruptcy / Debt
20% Foreclosure
10% Criminal Defense

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

450 N. Green Bay Rd.

Waukegan, IL 60085

Office: 847-336-9190
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3157 N. California Ave.

Chicago, IL 60618

Office: 773-539-8700
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4105 W. 26th St

Chicago, IL 60623

Office: 773-621-6651
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Katz Family Law

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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A representative of the common man and woman to enforce your legal rights. Matthew Katz is someone who for years has been committed to fighting for the... more

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“The office of Matthew Katz is the best”

Posted by: Alejandro, 2011-02-08 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have hired many lawyers in the past for personal and business matters. But so far no one have ever give us the great service we found with... more

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3 endorsements

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I took Matt Katz's immigration CLE a few years ago. It was very helpful and sparked my interest in immigration law. I ask Matt for advice on... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Timothy Deets , Schaumburg (IL), 12 months ago

In my experience, Mr. Katz is a lawyer that is passionately dedicated to serving his community. His ability and willingness to go above and beyond... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Meier , Glenview (IL), 12 months ago

Résumé

License

8 years since Matthew Aaron Katz was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active	2004	12/11/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
President at Katz Law Office, LTD.	2004–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
DePaul University College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2003
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign	Teaching of Social Studies	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1997

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Little Village Educator	Community Scholarship Initiative, Fuerza	2004
Cali Award	Cali Award	2003

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	American Immigration Law Foundation	2007-present
Member	American Bar Association	2004-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	2	Legal Answers
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	1	Answer marked as good
Guides:	2	Legal Guides
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Cases

Immigration

Outcome: Residency and reentry to U.S. approved

Loan Modification

Outcome: Payment lowered from $1,267 to $834

Immigration-VAWA

Outcome: Client is now a permanent resident

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Navigating Family, Consumer, and Immigration Law Complexities in the Post-Recession Era" in Strategies for Family Law in Illinois.	Strategies For Family Law in Illinois	2010
When is Child Support Modifiable???	The People’s Right	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Immigration	Tu Casa y Tu Dinero	2010
Immigration-EB5	Seminario EB5	2010

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