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 51 - 55 of 63 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Srini M | May 04, 2011 | Immigration

Reliable, Responsible, Efficient and an Expert on Immigration Law

Richard is an Expert on Immigration Law. He handled our I 485 immigration case very efficiently. He helped us in getting our Green Cards from USCIS. My case was an EB2 Employment based petition with spouse and kids as beneficiaries. When I approached Richard in 2007 I was under lot of stress. He f...iled our I485 petition and followed it up till they were approved. Within the parameters of US Immigration Law Richard creatively resolved all complexities related to the case resulting in approval of our petition. His fees are reasonable. He did not bill us for anything else during the process other than the initially agreed fee. He and his staff are very professional and courteous, He appeared on our behalf for an interview at the USCIS office. We are all very happy and satisfied with the way he dealt with our case. “Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well” - Voltaire

Posted by Salisha | May 04, 2011 | Immigration

Principal CF Gear Holdings LLC

We have hired Richard Hanus on numerous occasions to help us obtain H1B permits for our employees. In all cases, he / his firm has always delivered the results in an efficient manner. Throughout the process they would be in constant communication, managing our expectations and the flow-through of inf...ormation correctly. Personally, we used Richard for our green card application as well. He was able to help us understand exactly what method to use, and all necessary filings were completed in a timely manner as long as we were able to deliver the documents required. I would definitely recommend Richard as he has always come through for us.

Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2011 | Immigration

Knowledgeable and efficient attorney, highly recommended

My husband and I hired Mr. Hanus to assist us throughout my permanent residence and naturalization applications. It was the best decision we ever made. Mr. Hanus was very straightforward and kept us informed about my case status at all times and that gave us peace of mind. He also addressed all my qu...estions and concerns in a timely and professional manner. I am very satisfied with his professional assistance and advice, and I certainly recommend him.

Posted by joe | April 05, 2011 | Immigration

Great immigration attorney!!

Richard and his team were really responsive to us and helped us through this process with ease. My wife was an Indian citizen and I am an american citizen and they provided us with a 'worry-free' process throughout the various checkpoints through attaining a marriage visa. No constant following up on... our part, we received correspondence from the office via mail and phone as needed. I highly recommend Richard and his team!

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2011 | Immigration

Do not recommend this lawyer

I visited Mr. Hanus’s office for a consult about my immigration case, and my first impression was that Mr. Hanus has a poor knowledge about the area of student visas and F1 status. I paid a fee for a lawyer who stated that he manages immigration matters; but he absolutely did not know how to manage m...atters in this area. I remembered he got an immigration book and started looking for answers. That situation did not upset me. I was upset for his unethical, sarcastic and unfriendly remarks about my case. Yes, I felt that Mr. Hanus was sarcastic about my case. I paid to look for answers and advices about my immigration status, but I was disappointed about Mr. Hanus unethical behavior. He is a lawyer who does not care for his clients.

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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

Employment and labor lawyer

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Robert Carpenter

Immigration lawyer

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Steven Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Serkland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Fagan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Werman

Employment and labor lawyer

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)

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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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