Michael Valentine Kern

Michael Valentine Kern

also known as Law Offices of Michael V. Kern, Chartered

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lincolnshire, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Divorce & Separation, Tax, Litigation

1 Overlook Point, Ste 570, Lincolnshire, IL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

Family immigration, Alien Relative Petitions, Immigrant Visas and Adjustment of Status, Waivers Citizenship and naturalization Removal / deportation defense Representing clients before federal agencies and the Immigration Court anywhere in the USA.

70%
Divorce and Separation 15%

Divorce, custody arrangements, child support

15%
Tax 10%

Tax audit defense, federal and state, accounting services

10%
Litigation 5%

General practice, personal injury

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Michael V. Kern, Chartered

1 Overlook Point, Ste 570, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069

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Michael Valentine Kern's Reviews

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Posted by Sergei | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Благодарим Вас, Michael V. Kern !

Хотим выразить огромную благодарность Michael V. Kern и сотрудникам компании Law Offices of Michael V Kern, Chartered благодарим за прекрасную работу и квалифицированную помощь. Я и моя семья обращалась к Michael V. Kern по вопросу быть нашим адвокатом по запросу политического убежища в суде. С Мих...аилом и его командой было все понятно и легко , отвечали на любые вопросы и всегда были на связи. В суде Michael V. Kern был профессионалом своего дела, и благодаря ему мы выиграли суд. Я считаю, что в таких серьезных вопросах надо иметь квалифицированного адвоката! Буду вас рекомендовать всем нашим знакомым и друзьям. Благодарим Вас, Michael V. Kern !

Posted by Artem | July 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Family reunification process IR1 visa

Michael helped us in our family reunification process. Whole procedures took 9 months and my wife is already here. He speaks fluently Russian and English and know what’s he doing. Always ready to answer all of our questions and be in touch. Highly recommended and very thankful to him. Artem & A...leksandra

Posted by Tayisiya | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Could not be more grateful for Mr. Kern's help!

My family has been working with Mr. Kern for a number of years, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! My case was incredibly challenging, and he helped me attain permanent residency despite numerous obstacles. Mr. Kern is very intelligent, responsive, attentive to detail, and flexible to work wit...h. He explains his process to you in a way that is easy to understand and works with you to develop a personalized plan that best fits your goals. He always keeps you updated on any developments in your case and strives to give you the best possible outcome in the most efficient manner. Mr. Kern always maintains a high level of professionalism and considers every option that may benefit your case. I am forever grateful for his help!

Posted by Maria | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best lawyer Michael V.Kern

MICHAEL V.Kern самый лучший адвокат и до сих пор считаем, что нам очень повезло с ним и сотрудниками его компании . Хотим выразить огромную благодарность Michael V.Kerny и сотрудникам компании Law Offices of Michael V Kern, Chartered .Спасибо вам огромное за неоднократную иммиграционную юридичес...кую помощь и поддержку во время всего процесса . После первого разговора с ним стало ясно — этому человеку можно спокойно довериться, он настоящий профессионал, работающий на результат. Именно благодаря ему мы четко знали ,какие документы потребуются ,как будет выполняться работа ,из каких этапов она будет состоять . Михаил вёл нас от самого начала и до момента получения грин -карт .Отвечал на все интересующие вопросы . Михаил очень грамотный ,высоко квалифицированный специалист своего дела ! Он Лицензированный Иммиграционный Адвокат с солидным опытом работы! Поверьте, успех зависит от правильно выбранного адвоката !Удачи!

Posted by A.H | September 04, 2012 | Immigration

IMMIGARTION - DEPORTATION CASE

I THINK THIS IS THE BEST AND NICE LAWYER IN TOWN ,PLUS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN HIS PROFESION THATS MEAN IMMIGRATION LAW HE IS HANDLING MY CASE AND HE IS ON THE TOP OF IT ,HE ALWAYS FINDING TIME TO TALK TO ME AND PRICE WAS FAIR FOR ALL WORK HE IS DOING FOR ME -THANK YOU MR . KERN

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Chicago-Kent College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Chicago Graduate School of Business

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1996

Loyola University Chicago

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Spanish

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