Yevgeny Meltser

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Yevgeny Meltser

also known as GENE MELTSER

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Northbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Real Estate

3100 Dundee Road, Suite 915, Northbrook, IL

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About Yevgeny

Biography

Since its founding, MELTSER LAW GROUP established itself as a premiere boutique Law Firm, handling needs of individual families, small family businesses, as well as Fortune 500 companies. Local Attorneys - Global Impact

Immigration Law is complex and changing daily - Experienced Attorney is a must!

Since its founding in 1991, BIRG & MELTSER established itself as a premiere Firm in a PI market

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

GREEN CARDS FAMILY REUNIFICATION FIANCEE VISAS WORK VISAS L VISA H VISA R VISA O VISA NATURALIZATION REPORTATION AND REMOVAL

27 years | 10,000 cases

75%
Personal Injury 15%

27 years | 10,000 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

27 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

MELTSER LAW GROUP

3100 Dundee Road, Suite 915, Northbrook, IL, 60062

bmlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Yevgeny Meltser's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Aleksandra | April 11, 2017 | Immigration

Business owner, Company President

Being represented by Mr. Meltser not only gives me confidence in outstanding results and outstanding service, but support system of experts in a variety of fields. From initial meeting to delivered results, every step along the way, Mr. Meltser keeps clients informed about the progress and maximizes... value by evaluating effecting factors. His experience and expertise in immigration, corporate, and international law gives clients an outstanding resource for successful and effective representation.

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last April 11, 2017

Thank you!

Posted by Anita L. | April 11, 2017 | Immigration

BEST EVER!

Gene took on a case where 2 other lawyers completely screwed up and were unable to resolve it. After a long battle with tie CIS and the Departmenr of State I now have my Green Card!!!!! My marriage is SAVED!!! I originaly found his name in an article in the Chicago Tribune or Chicago Sun-Times where ...he helped a Chicago Police Officer get his fiancee here, where 2 others failed and the officer was being totally desperate because DOS would not properly handle the case. THANK YOU MR. MELTSER!!!!

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last April 11, 2017

Thank you@

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A knowledgeable and professional attorney

I have used Mr. Meltser for various legal matters ranging from traffic issues, personal injury, business matters and immigration consultations, and have always felt as if I have a knowledgeable and professional advocate on my side. Additionally, his network of legal and professional references is va...luable in situations that require experts in other legal areas. I would recommend Mr. Meltser to my family and friends first and foremost.

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last September 19, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Glad we were able to help!

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2019 | Immigration

Was very disinterested

I went with a very specific immigration question about my status but he wasn’t able to clarify things to me. He seemed very disinterested in our discussion. Checking emails while speaking to me. I did follow up with questions but he asked me to set up consultation again.

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last March 22, 2019

I'm very sorry you felt that I was disnterested, but it could not have been further from the truth. This was not the first consult you had, but second. you have presented me was different case scenarios regarding your employment visa and possible green card, to which you received answers and clarifications. Then, when your case scenario changed, you came in for another appointment and received explanations as to more possible case scenarios . I never check emails during client interview. When I picked up my phone, I was checking Indian priority date in order to provide you with proper information for your green card process. Prior to leaving you have advised me that I answered all of your questions. Thereafter, you have followed up with an email concerning one of the case scenarios discussed, which was answered. You then followed up with yet another email advising that you are still unclear on it, and asked if you should schedule another appointment, to which I replied that yes, since you did not understand the information you received during 2 appointments and rwplies to you e-mails, you should schedule another appointment to clarify the material. The fact that the answers to your questions are not the ones you would like to hear does not mean that the person providing the answers is disinterested. It simply means that the law operates in a certain way, and while you wish that it operated differently, these are the confines that we have to work within. I wish you luck

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Yevgeny Meltser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yuri Birg

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Gene is a brilliant attorney with a firm grasp on ever-changin immigrtion law. I strogly endorse Gene's work and would immediately hire him to handle my or my family's immigration matter if I ever needed it."

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Eugene Mogilevsky

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Absolutely fantastic attorney. He is my go-to professional in any complicated immigration matter."

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Fedor Kozlov

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and would recommend Mr. Meltser to everyone and anyone. I have been practicing for 24 years. I was the youngest judge in Colorado history, a magistrate, a prosecutor in three districts, a law professor, and have worked in private practice for years. I still learn from his Avvo answers each and every day. He is a huge credit to the legal system. Hire him."

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Boris Palant

Immigration lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Eugene is a highly competent attorney, ethical and creative. Whether it's a simple relative's petition,a complicated employment-based petition, a request for asylum, or representation before the Immigration Court, you can expect a good result."

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Michael Elkin

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"One of the most formidable and knowledgable attorneys Chicago has to offer on immigration law and personal injury. I turn to him when I have criminal or divorce cases that require simple answers to sophisticated questions. I officially endorse Mr. Melster."

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Irina Vinogradsky

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Kholodovsky

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Gene Meltser because his meticulous attention to detail and excellent grasp of the content ensures that clients receive the utmost in professional and thorough representation."

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Alexander Gruzmark

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work because he knows what he is doing and does it proficiently."

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Jason Sager

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had a pleasure working foe Gene for a number of years. Gene is an experienced and competent immigration lawyer, represeting variety of clients in complex immigration matters. I highly endorse Gene's work"

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Jason Sager

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Eugene Mogilevsky

Immigration lawyer

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Alexander Gruzmark

Personal injury lawyer

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Boris Palant

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Elkin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2014

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2013

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2012

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2010

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2009

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2008

SUPER LAWYER, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Managing Partner, MELTSER LAW GROUP

Associations

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Member

2009 - 2010

American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys

President

Sample of Legal Cases

L1 Visa

APPROVED

13-cv-3383: US ex rel Yury Grenadyor v. Ukrainian Village Pharmacy, et al

Dismissed with Prejudice

FAMILY IMMIGRATION

Approved - Green Card Issued

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS

Approved - Green Card Issued

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Education

1999

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

DePaul University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Immigration Seminar

Business Immigration

2010

Family Immigration Guide

Family Immigration

2008

AARSA Khodorkhovsky Defence

Khodorkhovsky Defense

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

Bulgarian

Belarusian

Polish

Activity

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