Hashim G. Jeelani

Hashim G. Jeelani

also known as JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC

4.4
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4500, Chicago, IL

About Hashim

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

-Adjustment of Status -Family/Employment Based Visas -Investment Based Immigration -Citizenship -Writ of Mandamus Litigation

15 years | 1,900 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC - CHICAGO OFFICE

77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4500, Chicago, IL, 60601

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC- NEW YORK OFFICE (limited to Immigration and Nationality Law)

315 Madison Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY, 10017

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC- ROLLING MEADOWS OFFICE (limited to Immigration and Nationality Law)

3501 W Algonquin Rd Suite 200, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC - DETROIT OFFICE

28411 Northwestern Hwy #875, Southfield, MI, 48034

JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC - NEW JERSEY OFFICE

485C US-1 Suite 350, Iselin, NJ, 08830

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Hashim G. Jeelani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card long processing time

My green card application was pending for 3 years, and Jeelani Law Firm filed a writ of mandamus for me. In less than 2 months I got my green card and that is all because of the amazing work of the team that worked on my case. The team working on my case was very responsive and easy to communicate w...ith. They were very quick in putting my case together and filling it. Also, before I decided to choose Mr. Jeelani's law firm, I had a free consultation with him and he evaluated my case and gave me an overview of the process which was super helpful. I did thorough research before selecting this law firm and definitely recommend them for resolving your case.

Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

False Hope, Miscommunication! It is all about MONEY!

I am deeply disappointed with the legal services provided by Mr. Jeelani and his team. I initially sought help for a complex issue with my F visa and the U.S. embassy. During the free phone consultation, Mr. Jeelani assured me that my concerns were unwarranted and that similar cases had been resolved... favorably, which led me to believe that hiring his services would be beneficial. Unfortunately, after paying $4,000 and signing the contract, I found the level of service to be subpar. Despite the high fee, there was a lack of direct communication with Mr. Jeelani himself. Instead, all interactions were handled through a legal specialist, resulting in confusion and a lack of clarity throughout the process. The promised timeline for resolving my visa issue was not met. When the final decision from the embassy came in, it was exactly what I had initially feared—a rejection due to the concern I had raised. Shockingly, Mr. Jeelani’s team did not contact me with any updates or guidance until I reached out to them myself. Their response to my inquiries was consistently unprofessional, and it took over three months for them to inform me that I could not reapply for a U.S. visa. This experience has left me feeling that Mr. Jeelani and his team prioritize financial gain over genuine client support. I would not recommend their services to anyone in need of reliable and professional legal assistance. It is disheartening to feel like I was treated as just another source of income rather than as a client with a legitimate concern.

Posted by Oleksii | June 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Stay away

I had a deeply disappointing experience with Jeelani Law Firm PLC. After paying them $4,000, they held my money for a month without taking any action on my case. Despite multiple attempts to get in touch, I received no calls or updates. The only communication I got was a generic, copy-pasted email fr...om someone named Barbara. My questions about the services I paid for went unanswered. While the attorney I initially spoke with seemed competent, the office staff appeared clueless about handling client requests. Overall, the lack of communication and progress was extremely frustrating.

Hashim Jeelani

Replied last July 02, 2024

You, OLEKSII BOIKO, are a racist and fraudulent individual. You wanted us to change the attorney assigned to you from our firm because you did not feel a black attorney was “competent” to handle your case. We never have and never will cater to racists such as you. We assign our attorneys to clients based on their capabilities—not their skin color or ethnic origin. Our attorneys and legal team members come from amazing and diverse cultures and races—we are proud of this and will not allow people like you to subject our team members to your racist and discriminatory behavior. To make your despicable behavior even worse, after not cooperating with our legal staff’s document requests made of you the same day, you filed a dispute with your bank under the guise of us not reaching out when, in fact, we have multiple emails and calls from multiple staff members from our firm to you. We hope that this review is not taken down so the public and any immigration or other agency that may be investigating your moral character, such as ICE, USCIS, DHS, or DHS/HSI, can see who you truly are. You are certainly not a reflection of the amazing immigrant clients we have served over the last 14 years nationally. It is such a shame that our former client referred you to our firm—we will not name him to save him the embarrassment of being associated with you and your behavior. He, unlike you, was respectful and grateful after we successfully handled his case, like the thousands that have come before him. You can write all the reviews you want, but you will not be able to bully us—we have thousands of clients who know about the great work we do and will continue to do for our clients.

Posted by Samantha | May 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration law firm!

I hired Jeelani's law firm to assist with my dad's citizenship application and I was very happy! They are knowledgeable, thorough, responsive, articulate and made the whole process a breeze. Would hire the firm again if need arose. Thank you!

Posted by Edith | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer

I had been too many lawyers in my state and they all told me the same thing repeatedly over and over, "sorry I can't help you". Some of the lawyers I attempted to retain even refused to set up an appointment with me. With the looming elections of a future president that compared Mexican migrants two ...murderers and rapists I felt that I was doomed be separated from my family. I felt like no one had the answers I so desperately needed. Then a friend referred me to this little known lawyer in Michigan. The jeelani law firm within 2 minutes of speaking with them get what I know no other lawyer could have done for me. Mrs. Whitfield I'm going to help you they said. Every step of the way the Jeelani Law Firm made sure that I was represented and treated like any client. Whenever I had questions they answered them whenever different problems arose they saw them. With help from the Jeelani Law Firm I was able to get my legal situation taking care of and my fears alleviated. I'm now on your pathway of citizenship I no longer have the nightmares of being taken away from my husband and children because of a misdemeanor. This is all do to the hard work and dedication of the Jeelani Law Firm which I can say without a doubt is not just a firm that represents me but they are now and forever my family.

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Hashim G. Jeelani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Faraz Nayyar

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dean Ankouny

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hashim is a strong advocate for his clients' immigration issues. He is professional, and he treats his clients with courtesy and respect."

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Chase Morinaka

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and respected."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Vitaly Sigal

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kent Leier

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jeelani consistently provides insightful and thorough legal advice on avvo.com."

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Sofia Zneimer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Jeelani. He is well versed in immigration matters and provides excellent service to his clients."

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Ralph Duthely

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Jeelani. He is knowledgeable and represents his clients well."

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Tsirina Goroshit

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowledgeable and respectful attorney a real asset to community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Wells

Immigration lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking competent representation in immigration matters."

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Brian Arnold

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Pohl

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hardworking lawyer who is dedicated to producing results for his clients."

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Bradley Thomson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for any immigration matter especially business visas. He has a good reputation in the legal community."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."

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Ashraf Salem

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have never witnessed this level of passionate advocacy combined with intellect and experience. His ability to effectively communicate and creatively problem solve for his clients makes Hashim Jeelani exceptional in his field. He truly cares about what he does and his clients."

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Mansoor Ansari

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Immigration matters weigh heavily on Offshore Voluntary Disclosures with the IRS Criminal Investigations Unit. For this reason, our firm often relies on the advice of Attorney Hashim Jeelani J.D., to assess the needs of our client's tax matters in relation to their immigration case. He is informed about the latest changes to the Immigration Act which makes him a very effective immigration attorney. I highly recommend this attorney to businesses and individuals."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

TOP 40 IMMIGRATION LAWYER UNDER 40, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LEGAL ADVOCATES

2017

BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYERS IN DETROIT, Expertise

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

HILLMAN TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM, HILLMAN TRIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM

2010

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE BOOK AWARD/BEST STUDENT, ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

2009

HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYERING BOOK AWARD/BEST STUDENT, ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Work Experience

2011 - Present

PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY, JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

U.S. EASTERN DISTRICT COURT OF MICHIGAN

MEMBER

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter)

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Writ of Mandamus Against USCIS

Settlement in Favor of Our Client

AAO Appeal of Denied L1A Petition

Appeal Sustained and Remanded to USCIS for Approval

AAO Appeal and Federal Writ of Mandamus (undisclosed name)

Settlement in Favor of Our Client

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Education

2010

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

H-1B to EB-5

EB-5 investment Options for Green Card

2016

Tax Law Seminar

Immigration Implications of Tax Delinquencies

Publications

Languages

Urdu

Hindi

Arabic

Spanish

Russian

Activity

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