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Compassionate, highly experienced immigration attorney. I offer free consulations - shoot me an email at to set one up.
I have over a decade of experience working in this field and there's nothing I'm more passionate about. I specialize in the full range of employment-based and family-based immigration matters, with an emphasis on motions and appeals work. I strongly believe that even the most challening, complex cases have options.
On the employment-based side, I have substanial expeirence helping clients obtain the necessary visas to meet their temporary and long-term staffing needs, while maintaining complete compliance with all applicable U.S. immigration and labor laws. I also have vast experience representing clients before USCIS and the Department of Labor during compliance checks and investigations, so I understands what it takes to build and maintain a successful, fully-compliant immigration program within a company. My practice areas include:
On the family-based side, I am passionate about reuniting families and overcoming any challenges that might stand in the way. I have extensive knowledge and experience with waivers, immigration bars, and admissibility issues. I advocate for my clients to ensure the best outcome possible. My practice areas include:
I also handle victim-based and humanitrian relief cases, including Asylum, Ins under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U visas, T visas, DACA, TPS and Humanitarian Parole.
Outside of my work as an immigration attorney, I teach immigration law at a local public college where I hope to inspire the next generation of advocates.
Have an immigration question? I can help! Send me an email.
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Posted by Sergio | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I had an incredible experience going through our citizenship process with Julia. She was a blessing to us and support us through the whole process. From the first consultation she was supportive, informative, attentive, and aware of every detail and situation. She provided us with helpful information...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I feel so lucky and grateful to have found Julia Funke. She truly made such a difference in my green card journey. Before I met her, I had gone to another lawyer who wasn’t specialized in immigration, and honestly, I felt lost and unsure. But once I started working with Julia, everything became clear...
Posted by Jay | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Julia Funke is top notch! Navigating the documentation process is wildly complicated, as is finding competent legal help. We were so lucky to find Julia. She checked all of the boxes: extremely knowlegeable, very prompt in responding, and supportive with a very kind demeanor. I cannot recommend her m...
Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Julia, who demonstrated exceptional expertise in the TN process. Her guidance and support throughout the entire process were invaluable. Thanks to her assistance, the process progressed smoothly, and I was successful. I am profoundly grateful for her assistance and ...
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I have been working with Attorney Julia and had a great experience with her. She is very knowledgeable, confident and responds to all the questions. I almost gave up on my H1B Petition and lost hopes but she was very confident and I finally received approval. Without her it would have been very diffi...
"Attorney Funke is one of the hardest working and down-to-earth attorneys I have ever met. Attorney Funke is both personable and outgoing which lends a helpful hand in discussing client needs, client communication and legal strategy. Attorney Funke and I attended The John Marshall Law School together where I was able to witness her legal mind shine. I highly endorse Attorney Funke for your immigration legal needs."
"Julia Funke is an attorney who stands out among her peers in the immigration community. Her strong work ethic and commitment to her clients has brought her to the forefront of attorneys I recommend in her field. I have sent many clients to her and her colleagues and have always received reports of complete satisfaction with the work she provides."
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2018
Top 40 Immigration Lawyer Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Top 40 Immigration Lawyer Under 40, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2020 - Present
Adjunct Professor, College Of Lake County
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, International Legal and Business Services Group LLP
2016 - 2017
Adjunct Professor of Law, The John Marshall Law School
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, International Legal and Business Services Group LLP
2014 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
2012 - Present
Chicago Bar Association
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
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2014
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