Yevgeny Meltser

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Yevgeny Meltser

also known as GENE MELTSER

4.4
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

4.4 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Tetiana Danylenko | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

Yevgeny Meltser is an outstanding attorney who handled my case with brilliant intelligence, great attention to details and expertise in their evaluation, and with complete dedication to delivering the best possible outcome in resolving my case. He is very honest, emphatic, thorough in explanation of... the details of the entire process and prompt in informing about any changes in the course of the case. I could absolutely rest assured while working with Mr. Meltser that everything that was discussed will be done in a timely manner and the best results will be achieved. Ultimately, he was able to give me back my sanity and piece of mind while working on my case; and my whole future life, which completely has been depended on the results of the case resolution, in which the Attorney's work played a crucial role. I absolutely recommend hiring Mr. Meltser for working on your case, and you can be confident in the excellent results of his work!

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last November 03, 2017

Thank you!! I was glad go help

Posted by Mari | October 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wasted time and money

The office closes standard cases. The work of employees had to be constantly checked and corrected. In my case the experience was very negative. There was an impression of a plan to deliberately fail the client’s case in order to extort money while appealing the decision.

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last October 14, 2023

I am sorry you had this experience, but I am not sure you are reviewing correct office. Would be very useful to see your real name, as we do not have a client with your account name. Also, not certain what "closing standard cases" means. Each case in our office is unique and is given full attention. Further, a decision cannot be "appealed" if it is negative due to a mistake, so your presumption of future "extortion" is faulty. I would encourage you to reach out to me, if indeed your experience with MGL was negative.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I do not recommend

They recommended him as an inexpensive lawyer, on the website there is information about a free consultation, as a result they took $ 150 and voiced $ 12,500 for representing interests in court. The cost of services in court is not voiced over the phone. I do not advise anyone!

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last June 27, 2023

I am sorry to hear you felt this way, however, I have not met with you. I am not sure whom you met or which attorney you discussed your case with, but we offer free consultations to all AVVO clients. As for any quote you might have received, no attorney is able to quote services without discussing the case with a client first. The quote makes no sence, and, thus, you either confuse me with another attorney or this is not a real review. Given the fact that this post is anonimous, I believe it is the latter. If you are a real potential client - I would be glad to discuss your case at any time, free of charge, - please call 847-444-9000 and schedule an appoitment

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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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