Kelley A. Chenhalls

Kelley A. Chenhalls

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Milwaukee, WI
Practice Areas: Immigration

11270 W. Park Place, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 22 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Chenhalls Nissen, S.C.

11270 W. Park Place, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI, 53224

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Kelley A. Chenhalls's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by RK | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Knowledgeable and Professional

I recently got my green card (EB1-B) and I had hired Ms. Kelley Chenhalls as my attorney for all the steps (I-140, I-485 and the interview). I am glad I hired her because her being knowledgeable and professional took away all my stress of this otherwise long, complex and stressful process. At the sta...rt of my green card application process when I happened to mention that Ms. Chenhalls will be my attorney to the person at my work who handles employment of international employees, I was pleasantly surprised when that person said that although from her official position she is not allowed to recommend any attorney, she is always happy when an employee chooses to work with Ms. Chenhalls because then all goes smoothly. I knew beyond doubt that I had made the right choice. It also became apparent to me that Ms. Chenhalls is very experienced and has successfully handled many cases like mine. I felt confident throughout my application process and indeed all went smoothly as well as fast. I found that she has a thorough knowledge about the green card process and all the associated rules. She had told me about a few subtle and less commonly applicable rules that were relevant for me which I doubt I would have known otherwise. She was always helpful and ever quick in replying to my email queries. I agree with what others have said about her qualities in all the five-star reviews here. I highly recommend Ms. Chenhalls as an immigration attorney.

Posted by SenthilPriyanka | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent kniwledge with great work ethic!

Kelley helped us with my H1B and then EB1A GC. She was very responsive, reasonable, kind and had sound advice for every situation we were in. Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND any day without hesitation!

Posted by Anjishnu Banerjee | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Prompt, professional and very helpful

My family (wife and me) have been working with Kelley on our work visas and subsequent immigration. She has been excellent - meticulous, superb attention to detail when drafting petitions, knowledgeable and very responsive. Her responsiveness was in stark contrast to my experience with a previous lar...ge law firm. I would have no hesitation in recommending her for all immigration related matters. Wonderful experience overall.

Posted by Fan | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration attorney I ever met

I have paid quite a few immigration attorneys in east coast and mid-west for my green card case. I had some very bad experience from those lawyers. During my darkest time, one colleague recommended Kelly to me. She is the best immigration attorney I ever met. She has solid experience on immigration c...ases and great passion to help her clients. She always answers my phone call and email promptly. Many time she even answered my questions during vacation. Her excellent work made my green card case went smoothly like dancing in a hall. There were a few bumps down the road and Kelley always gave me the correct suggestions and guided me avoid mistakes. Eventually I got my card 18~24 months earlier than my most optimistic estimation. My wife and I really appreciate her excellent work and kindness. You may pay a lot of money to hire an expensive lawyer, but it really takes a little bit extra luck to find an excellent attorney like Kelley. Kelley, we love you.

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Kelley A. Chenhalls's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Nissen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kelley is an excellent attorney with extensive knowledge in immigration law. She has extensive experience with employment-based immigration matters and provides exceptional service to her clients, both individuals and organizations."

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Jennifer Nissen

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Lawyers of the Year - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers

2016

Women in the Law Honoree, Wisconsin Law Journal

2015

Leading Lawyers, M Magazine

2014

Distinguished Public Service Award, U.S. Department of Justice

2013

Leading Lawyer, M Magazine

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Leading Lawers, M Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Chenhalls Nissen, S.C.

2003 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Hochstatter, McCarthy, Rivas & Runde, S.C.

2002 - 2002

Supervised Fieldwork Position, U.S. Attorney's Office

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, Hochstatter, McCarthy, Rivas & Runde, S.C.

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, Klein Thorpe & Jenkins

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Membership Committee)

Committee Chair

2015 - Present

Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Health Professionals Committee)

Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)

USCBP Committe Chair

2006 - Present

International Medical Graduate Taskforce

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Membership Committee)

National Committee Member

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin Chapter)

Chair

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin Chapter)

Vice Chair

2007 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin Chapter)

Treasurer

Education

2004

Marquette University

MA - Masters

2003

Marquette University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Marquette University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Intersection of Immigration & Family Law

Immigration & Family Law

2014

Lakeshore Ecumenical Outreach

Immigration and the President's Executive Action

2013

Immigration Workshop

Immigration Law

2013

Immigration 101 for the Medical Practice

Immigration Law

Publications

2016

Illinois Practice Series, Vol. 21, The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois International Medical Graduates

2015

Illinois Practice Series, Vol. 21, The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois, 2015 Supplement International Medical Gradutaes

2000

Administrative Law An Annual Survey of Administrative Law 2000

Languages

English

Spanish

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