Richard Hanus

Richard Hanus

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 37 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1988

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Hanus

161 N. Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL, 60601-3272

Law Offices of Richard Hanus

920 Davis Road, Suite 100, Elgin, IL, 60123

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Richard Hanus's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

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Showing 46 - 50 of 57 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by David | May 09, 2011 | Immigration

Made it very easy

Richard Hanus made the whole process very easy and stress free. From the moment I got in his office I knew he was the man for the job and would be able to guide us through the process and make sure we would be his first priority. In 5 months or less I was able to acquire my permanent card and we had ...no complication. I would definitely recommend Richard Hanus to anybody who’s in need of an immigration Lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2011 | Immigration

Immigration

I worked with Richard to become a permanent resident after marrying a US Citizen and would highly recommend him. He was always on top of everything and did everything in a timely manner. I basically didn't have to do or worry about a thing. I will be using him to get my citizenship next January.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2011 | Immigration

Very Honest and Professional Legal Service

I have known Mr. Hanus for over 10 years. I have used his services for my H1-B, my permanent residence, and finally for my citizenship application. Throughout the years I have recommended many friends to him and heard nothing but praise about his professionalism. My last interaction with him was fo...r my citizenship application. He asked for one flat fee for his service until I receive my citizenship. During the process, I have moved out of the state of Illinois, and my case was assigned to the Detroit office. Mr. Hanus continued to follow up regardless of where my case was. He kept his promise of sticking with me until the end. The process got delayed, I called him once to inquire about what to do regarding the delay and found that he was way ahead of me and already filed an official request for an update about my case. He has sent many correspondence to the state and the local agent handling my case. I was always updated and assured by him personally. I was never charged for the extra work he had to do to get my case resolved. He was very proactive throughout the whole process. I sincerely believe that without his services and expertise I would still be struggling to get my citizenship. Not only would I recommend Mr. Hanus to anyone seeking legal advice, I think the pleasure of knowing honest and courteous people like him is enough.

Posted by Waleed | May 04, 2011

Excellent immigration lawyer.

Richard handled my case long time ago. He has done an excellent job. After that, I had him handle my wife's case, and my 2 brothers. I referred few friends to him, and all praise his work, work ethic and competency.

Posted by Irene | May 04, 2011 | Immigration

very pleased

Richard Hanus was the first immigration lawyer that I have met and whose services I retained. He was highly recommended by a former client. I'm very glad that he was able to help me obtain my H1-B visa in the quickest way possible. During the course of the petition process, he kept me updated and was... always available for questions even when I was in another country. He answered my queries in a manner that was very professional, honest and direct. When my visa was approved, he sent me all the necessary materials and step-by-step instructions that made my interview a breeze. His office personnel was also pleasant and accommodating. The fee was reasonable which is definitely a plus. Today, my husband and I are both here in the US because of Mr. Hanus. Overall, good quality service, I would say. Thank you, Richard.

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Richard Hanus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Kulwin

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have witnessed Richard Hanus' dedication to his clients and his skill in navigating the complex field of immigration law. Rich is not only a highly skilled advocate but also a compassionate ally, consistently demonstrating both professional excellence and genuine care for his clients. As a respected thought leader in the immigration law community, he is my go-to resource when immigration-related matters arise in my practice. I wholeheartedly recommend Rich to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer."

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Robert Carpenter

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is an outstanding immigration lawyer. I've known him for 20+ years as a colleague, and a valued one at that; he is uniquely creative, aggressive but diplomatic, very bright, and extremely zealous. I would categorically recommend him to anyone as a top choice to consider when hiring an immigration lawyer."

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Paul Serkland

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many of my clients with criminal cases that are causing immigration problems to Rich. Rich has always gotten excellent results. I am very happy to endorse him."

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Steven Fagan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Richard both personally and professionally for over a decade. His is extremely knowledgable and tirelessly puts that knowledge to work for his clients. Richard is a creative problem solver, and a consummate professional. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Douglas Werman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is both highly ethical and an aggressive immigration lawyer. He has helped many clients who I've referred to his office. In particular, he and his office have excellent communication with his clients and he is always available to explain the status of their immigration issues. I highly recommend him for any immigration related issue."

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Jeffrey Kulwin

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Robert Carpenter

Immigration lawyer

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Steven Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Serkland

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Steven Fagan

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Douglas Werman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

1990

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Lawyer, Law Offices of Richard Hanus

Associations

2009 - Present

Decalogue Society of Lawyers

Member

1992 - Present

American Immigration Law Foundation

Member

1991 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Present

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Keathley V. Holder, 696 F.3d 644 (7th Cir. 2012)

Client Victory

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Education

1988

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Northwestern University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Waivers of Inadmissibility - Fraud and Misrepresentation U.S. Immigration, Advanced Topics

2014

What Every Criminal Lawyer Should Know About Immigration Law U.S. Immigration Law, Criminal Law

2014

What Every Criminal Lawyer Should Know About Immigration Law U.S. Immigration Law and Criminal Law

2014

Meeting the Needs of Children Under Immigration Law CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT-HOW IT CAN HELP KEEP IMMIGRANT FAMILIES INTACT

2014

Immigration Law Basics, and its Intersection with Corporate and Labor Law U.S. Immigration Law/Corporate Law/Labor Law

2013

Ethics/Client Relations in Immigration Ethics, Pro Bono and Immigration Workshops

2013

2013 Midwest Regional Conference

Marriage Based Potpourri, including U visas, False Claims to Citizenship and Unlawful Voting/Registration

2012

Midwest Regional Conference

Fraud Detection/National Security and its Impact on Issuance of Immigration Benefits

2011

Midwest Regional Conference

Interagency Governmental Panel Discussion

2010

Midwest Regional Conference

Affidavits of Support, Government Benefits, Tax Issues and Social Security Benefits

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Tagalog

Lithuanian

Hebrew

Russian

Activity

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