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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4.9 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 32 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Got my green card!

Success! You should definitely trust Richard Hanus and his team with any immigration matter and let the pros handle it. They are very knowledgeable and made everything clear on the steps needed to be taken to get me where I needed to be, exceeding all expectations. I was seeking professional legal as...sistance immigrating from Canada to the US . My husband first came to know about Richard’s office more than 20 years ago when he himself immigrated from Canada to the United States. Before that his business partner had a great outcome when he immigrated to the USA from Canada a few year earlier. Richard has a positive attitude and confidence, and most important, the know-how to get stuff done. I will definitely be continuing to work with Richard in the coming years as I plan to become a full citizen of the United States of America

Posted by Jason | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney and Even Better Guy!

Easiest way to sum up Richard Hanus and his services: direct and to the point, responsive, tells you the truth and exactly what you need to accomplish. He also seems to genuinely care about you, your case and your family. My immigration experience, like for many, involves a quite a bit of emotiona...l vulnerability for myself and family since it was my wife from Colombia whose fate was on the line. I learned about Mr. Hanus from a long time friend that used his firm’s services many years ago to accomplish the same outcome we received. I am pleased to say my wife got approved for her conditional 2 year green card and throughout the time her case was pending, Mr. Hanus always reassured us about the timelines we were facing and otherwise calmed our fears. If we ever had a question throughout the process Mr. Hanus was on top of our questions within a 24 hours timeframe. He walked us through each and every step, properly ensuring all forms and personal preparations were spot on for the US government. This made our final step of this process very easy and painless. Mr. Hanus and all his staff were a pleasure to deal with.

Posted by Perla | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Immigration

Richard Hanus is very approachable and he will tell you the answers to your questions like it is. He is very honest with his responses and while you may not like some of the feedback he gives, there is no one else like him that will give you a straight answer and a truthful one at that. Also, I’m ve...ry pleased with how well the firm answers questions immediately and efficiently, and keeps things stress free throughout our process. Whether it be through email or call back, they are very consistent and I just really like how everyone at firm is very cooperative and works well with you. If there are any news or updates, they will call and email as soon as they can. Most important, with Richard’s expert help, my husband and I got our green cards and now can live without worry in the US. So when it comes to any kind of immigration law case, we will always highly recommend Richard and his firm.

Posted by Avon camille villacin | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Richard Hanus

I have been Richard Hanus’ client for many years, starting with when he helped me get my complicated green card case approved, and up until now as I am about to take the oath of citizenship. First, I can say Atty Hanus is an honest person and he gets the work done. My anxiety was through the roof... driving to my citizenship interview but when i got there and i saw Atty Hanus, I knew I was gonna be okay. I knew he's expensive but I didnt care. Your money will always come back but the help that he can/will provide for you is, forever. Also, I want to say that Atty Hanus and his staff (Ana) are very good at communicating. They respond to your calls and emails very quick. Im glad Richard Hanus is my lawyer and I’m very thankful for all of the ways he and his office have helped me!

Posted by Dianna | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

From beginning to end, I felt at ease having Richard Hanus as my lawyer. By hiring Richard to help me with my citizenship, I felt confident that he and his team will do their very best to assist in my case and I always had peace of mind that everything was being properly handled and in a timely manne...r. Richard promptly answered all my questions throughout my process, and he really had a sincere interest in the success of my case. Richard Hanus is a true professional who is very knowledgeable and honest, and I give him my highest recommendation.

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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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2027

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2026

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2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2015

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2015

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2014

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2014

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2009

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2008

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2008

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2007

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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

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