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%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael V. Kern, Chartered

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

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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A HIGH PROFESSIONAL IN HIS FIELD

I am extremely grateful to Mr. Kern for his help with our immigration process. He was always available, consistently responded to our questions with confidence and professionalism, and ensured that all documents were submitted promptly without any delays. We received thorough guidance before the ...interview, and his advice truly made a difference. If all professionals in life were as competent and dedicated as Mr. Kern, navigating important matters would be much easier and less stressful. A big thank you to Mr. Kern and his team, and I wish them continued success!

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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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