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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Posted by Peter | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card help

My goal was to get residential status in the US, and my hurdles were crimes of moral turpitude committed some 45 years ago. I had consulted with 3 other immigration lawyers prior to speaking with Richard Hanus, and he was the only one that inspired both my wife ( a US Citizen) and myself that achievi...ng my goal was not as difficult as we had been led to believe. Indeed we succeeded and I received my green card, feeling more than relieved to know I can reside in the U.S. without further worry. Richard and his staff are 100% professional, extremely thorough, easy to deal with and we always received a rapid response to any questions we had. My wife and I strongly recommend Richard Hanus as the Lawyer to contact should anyone be seeking an immigration lawyer

Posted by Przemyslaw | February 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

This is the best law firm to help with immigration law. 

This is the best law firm to help with immigration law.   I received the green card, and with a lot of legal help/guidance from Richard during the process that helped me not to panic. I appreciated that all the possible outcomes of actions were explained to me very thoroughly and he made it easy for... me to follow all the steps in the process.   Honesty and transparency during the process are the most important things to me, and for someone looking for these qualities, this firm is definitely worth doing business with.   The service was very professional and reasonably priced. All my expectations were met, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank Richard Hanus and his team for all the help that meant so much to me and my family.  I am extremely thankful.

Posted by Katie | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Service

The Law Offices of Richard Hanus, with great success, assisted us from start to finish throughout the immigration process. My family and I were looking into immigrating to the United States from Canada, and were up against the complexities of the US immigration process. We were unsure as how to proc...eed and our options, therefore we contacted Richard Hanus for information and advice on how best to move forward. Richard was referred to us from a friend who had a positive and successful outcome after using him. The final result was my family receiving their immigrant visas/green cards and a pathway to US citizenship. What I enjoyed most about working with Richard Hanus was his knowledgeability in his field of working with the US government in regards to his clients and their immigration goals. He advised and spoke intelligently about the immigration process, presented accurate timelines and appropriate case studies when necessary. He was expedient on his end when submitting documents/correspondence for each case. Richard was also very informed on the current and changing laws pertaining to US immigration and advised appropriately on how they may and/or may not pertain to each case. All in all, if you're looking for excellent service and counsel that is reliable, conscientious and knowledgeable, Richard Hanus and his firm are for you.

Posted by Mike | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional

Mr. Hanus is a person you can trust, he will take care of your issue to the fullest extent. We were working on resident status for my wife and he provided a seamless solution with plenty of guidance and willingness to patiently answer our questions. In fact it was his responsiveness, and the securi...ty we felt with him at our side, that we valued the most about working with him and his firm during this process. Immigration law is stressful and getting answers immediately put us at ease. Mr. Hanus answers complex legal questions in ways that make it easy to understand and never once made us feel ignorant to the process. We were referred by a close family that we can trust and based on our experience, we strongly recommend Richard Hanus to anyone we know in need of immigration law legal services.

Posted by Jackie | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

Richard and his firm helped me and my employer through all steps for the H-1B, H-1B extension and then my green card process. Each step went so smoothly, with well-organized planning and prompt status updates. There were no surprises such as missing document or deadlines, disapproval, and etc. One of... the most important things for me while the process was pending was I felt I was certain that I was going to get what I wanted to get through him. Having that confidence makes me recommend other people to do business with him without hesitation. Thank you to Richard and his staff!

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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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