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

Other places you can find Yevgeny online.

Yevgeny Meltser's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Andrew Zapolsky | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Andrew Zapolsky

He did a perfect job for our entire family , everything was on time , correct and affordable for us . We appreciate his business and knowledges so much . I would recommend this film for my friends and family .

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last March 25, 2019

Thank you very much for your kind words. Always glad to help

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The best Russian lawyer in Great Chicago area

I was very sceptical about Russian-speaking lawers before I have met this guy. A friend of mine recommended to get me out of troble. When I first met him he confused because he looked exactly like a boss from Russian Mafia, but after he reviewed my case I was pretty impressed by his intelligence an...d education level. He is knowledgeable like Law professor from Harvard University - I hired him and he gave me result I wanted. He has only one common thing with guys from Russian Mafia - he ALWAYS DOES WHAT HE HAD PROMISED TO YOU. And he doesn't have hidden charges that could appear when you deal with another lawers. I highly recommend this guy. He's rock.

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 Michael | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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...ble, always on target. Thank you again!

Yevgeny Meltser

Replied last November 11, 2015

Thank you very much for kind words. Looking forward to working with you again in the future

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2026

Unprofessional behavior.

Do not waste your time and money. Consultations are not free at all, they ask $150 (you need to pay through zelle). It's okay if you are able to get that amount of money proper consultation but not. I waited more than 30 minutes, and then faced a cold, unpleasant and unprofessional "lawyer".

Posted by Kristian | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Usual scammer

Do not pay money to this scammer. Totally useless and not recommended. Only askes for 150 USD for his consultation and do not provide any help.

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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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