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GENE MELTSER, Managing Partner, received his Juris Doctorate Degree from DePaul University College of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States, Supreme Court of the State of Illinois, U.S. Federal District Court, Federal Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, and to practice Immigration Law in all jurisdictions of the United States. Mr. Meltser is also licensed in the U.K. as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. Gene is a co-founder of Immigrant Legal Defense Committee.
He concentrates his practice in the area of Business-Related Immigration Law. Mr. Meltser is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).
For 9 years in a row, Gene Meltser has been selected as a Super Lawyer by his peers in the area of Immigration & Nationality Law and was featuerd in the Chicago and Forbes magazines.
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27 years | 10,000 cases
27 years | 10,000 cases
27 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
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63 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 31 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Alexander | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Simply the best
Mr Melster has been extremely helpful with the immigration process When I first contacted him about my issues he asked me to come to his office right away. He was very attentive and listened carefully to everything I had to say. I was worried because this is a very complicated process that someth...
Thank you very much for your kind words. Always glad to help
Posted by Aleksandra | April 11, 2017
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...
Thank you!
Posted by Anita L. | April 11, 2017
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 ...
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Posted by Michael | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Happy Immigrant here
Gene and his staff (I worked with Sasha) provided the most creative solution to my immigration. For a very reasonable fee they were able to guide me step by step through a very complex process of getting a green card in 2008. Without them I would have never done it. Very professional, extremely relia...
Thank you very much for kind words. Looking forward to working with you again in the future
Posted by Mohammed | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Immigration applications
I filed my immigration application with melster law group and had a good experience. I got my application approved within just a few months and it was because of the thorough application. I would like to give a shoutout to Natalie. She is great and provided prompt answers to any questions she could h...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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1999 - Present
Managing Partner, MELTSER LAW GROUP
1999 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2009 - 2010
American Association of Russian Speaking AttorneysPresident
APPROVED
Dismissed with Prejudice
Approved - Green Card Issued
Approved - Green Card Issued
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Business Immigration
2010
Family Immigration
2008
Khodorkhovsky Defense
Russian
Ukrainian
Bulgarian
Belarusian
Polish
Legal Answers
Can an illegal alien file a medical malpractice claim?
13 Apr 2012
Can I be held liable if my 21 year old son gets into a car accident?
28 Oct 2010
AOS after I-94 expired for K-1 Visa holder, we did marry, just didn't file for AOS. Can we now?
21 Sep 2010