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Sofia Avilova
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Biography
Attorney Sofia Avilova graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science minoring in philosophy. After she completed her undergraduate studies, Ms. Avilova worked at a non-profit organization as a Community Care Program supervisor working with the Illinois Department on Aging.
In 2008, Ms. Avilova graduated from Michigan State University School of Law (“MSU Law”). While at MSU Law, she was a Note and Comment Editor for the MSU Law’s Journal of International Law.
Ms. Avilova’s passion for immigration law stems from her own experience in navigating the U.S. immigration system. Since 2008, Ms. Avilova successfully represented clients before the United States Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State. Ms. Avilova has experience in working on a variety of immigration matters including, but not limited to: asylum, removal defense, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and naturalization. She has extensive experience with Waivers of Inadmissibility.
In addition to immigration, Ms. Avilova has a general practice where she handled domestic relations cases, real estate closings, and contract review.
Ms. Avilova is fluent in English, Russian and Assyrian.
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Licensed in Illinois for 17 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2008
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Law Office of Sofia Avilova
350 S. Northwest Highway, Suite 300, Park Ridge, IL, 60068
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Posted by Diyorbek | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best attorney in Chicago area
Sofia was the person behind my successful case. She was extremely helpful in every single step, and she went above and beyond to help me with everything what I needed. The way she cares for her client is what sets her apart from other lawyers. She is very detail-oriented and careful about each of her...
Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
in time support
I approached Attorney Sofia through a close friend of mine for a property case related to violations. Though she is primarily an immigration lawyer but she did take the case because we have only one day to respond. I greatly appreciate her for handling the case in time. She advised us to collect evi...
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Sofia Avilova
Associations
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2008
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2009
Michigan State Journal of International Law
Attaining Democracy in Georgia, Using Mediation to Rescue Georgia's Democratic Transformation
Languages
Russian
Hindi