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Mario A Godoy

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Avvo Rating9.9
  • Lombard, IL
  • Licensed for 8 years
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Mario A. Godoy received his Bachelor's degree from Elmhurst College and his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School. He is certified in Trial Advocacy from the John Marshall Law School. This certificate indicates that Mr. Godoy concentrated his classes in the study of trial advocacy within both the civil and criminal levels. Mr. Godoy worked at the DuPage County State's Attorneys Office. While at the State's Attorney, Mr. Godoy clerked for the misdemeanor, felony, and civil divisions of that office. He prosecuted battery, DUI, and drug cases.

Since his time at the DuPage County State's Attorney, Mr. Godoy has used his experience to successfully represent his clients. He uses his prosecutorial experience and contacts to leverage successful negotiations on behalf of his clients. And when negotiation is not an option, Mr. Godoy uses his trial experience and education to aggressively defend his clients through a trial. He has won both bench trials and jury trials in felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Godoy practices immigration law. He has become an expert at guiding documented and undocumented clients with immigration issues through a criminal case. In evaluating these cases he focuses on both the immigration and criminal consequences. Mr. Godoy specializes in defending immigrants in removal proceedings. Additionally, he uses his knowledge to help immigrants obtain immigration benefits such as family based immigrant visa petitions, business visa petitions and nonimmigrant visa petitions. He helps his clients obtain U-visas, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Asylum. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyer Association.

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

2 E 22nd St
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Godoy Law Office

2 E 22nd St
# 110
Lombard, IL, 60148

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License
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ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law201007/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Lead Counsel RatedLead Counsel Review Board2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyGodoy Law Office2010 - Present
Government AttorneyDuPage County States Attorneys Office2010 - 2015
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember of Litigation Committee2014 - Present
West Suburban Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember of Committee for Legal Services for Detainees2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2011 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJD - Juris Doctor2010
Elmhurst CollegeBS - Bachelor of ScienceN/A

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Exelente esperiencia

Posted by AdrianaThu Apr 26 2018

Muy buena esperiencia, desde un principio me asesoraron en todas mis preguntas, no tube la necesidad de estar detras de ellos para q hisieran su trabajo, como otros abogados que contrate en el pasado.
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Professional and Compassionate

Posted by RickSun Mar 18 2018

I highly recommend Mario Godoy law firm. From the moment I spoke with Mario himself until my attorney, Luke Manno, successfully handled my case, I was treated with compassion, professionalism, and honesty. They explained everything to me and instantly put me at ease. I cannot praise this firm enough. If you need a lawyer, you need someone who will not only fight for you but someone who will treat you with respect and take the time to walk you through a difficult time in your life. This is the firm!
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Megan Pastrana, Immigration Attorney on Oct 27, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mario is an excellent attorney. I have had the privilege of working with him on several immigration matters. He does amazing work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Megan Pastrana, Immigration Attorney on Oct 27, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mario is an excellent attorney. I have had the privilege of working with him on several immigration matters. He does amazing work for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Cary Dohman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the opportunity to know Mario for many years. Mario is a knowledgeable, experienced, and extremely well-respected attorney. He is always prepared, professional, and highly effective. I endorse this attorney.

Thomas Hawbecker, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mario for several years and have referred clients to him without reservation. I feel that with Mario you are going to get honesty and truthfulness coupled with unquestionable advocacy for his clients.

Shaheena Qadir, Immigration Attorney on Aug 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mario professionally for a couple of years. He is knowledgeable in deportation and criminal issues relating to immigration law. He is well respected among his peers and is a guest speaker at AILA (american immigration lawyer associations) events. I strongly endorse Mario.

Veronica Campos, Family Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Godoy is not only good at what her does, he also has a passion for his work. He will leave no stone unturned to obtain a favorable outcome for his clients. I strongly endorse Attorney Godoy.

Elisabeth Carlson, Immigration Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I believe that Mario is committed to his clients and he is highly competent in criminal defense and immigration law. I strongly endorse this lawyer.

Michael Jarecki, Immigration Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer for deportation/removal defense and bond hearings.

Clare Corado, Immigration Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mario is very experienced in immigration law, and any immigrant is in good hands in immigration court with Mario.

Vytas Jurjonas, Real estate Attorney on Aug 22, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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