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 6 - 10 of 42 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Mav | April 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer

Richard Hanus is not only highly knowledgeable and experienced, but also genuinely committed to his clients’ success. You won’t feel like just another case number. He’s trustworthy, efficient, and makes a complex process feel manageable. My case involved securing permanent residency (green cards) fo...r both myself and my son through my profession/job. It was important for us to navigate the process smoothly and accurately, given how complex and high-stakes immigration matters can be. I found the Law Offices of Richard Hanus through a good friend who vouched for him since he assisted her with her complicated immigration issue, plus his excellent reviews and long-standing reputation made the decision to hire him even easier. Our green card applications were successfully approved! The entire process was handled with professionalism and clarity, which gave me peace of mind throughout. Richard and his team were always responsive, detail-oriented, and guided me step-by-step. I’m extremely grateful for Richard and his team who made a potentially stressful process smooth and successful and I would confidently recommend him to anyone needing immigration legal support.

Posted by Anghely Leal S. | April 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Experienced and effective lawyer

My husband and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Richard Hanus and each member of his team for their exceptional service, support and dedication. Richard’s expertise and professionalism made the entire process smooth and stress-free. His in-depth understanding of the law and the U.S. i...mmigration system, as well as his impressive analytical skills were invaluable to us throughout my immigration journey. Richard’s attention to detail and inquisitive nature led him to ask the necessary questions and provide effective guidance.  Just as important was his firm’s dedication to communication, always providing prompt responses to our emails, calls, and concerns and giving us peace of mind.   We came to know about Richard and his firm through the strong recommendation of legal counsel from my former employer.   My partner and I had been dating for several years, and we started discussing the future of our relationship. Once we decided on settling in the U.S., we came to rely on Richard and his firm. I am happy to report we have successfully and quickly received approval for all the applications and documentation we submitted. We couldn't have done it without Richard and his team’s assistance, and we are so grateful we had him as our lawyer.

Posted by Joan/Eric | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Laywer

For us, Richard Hanus is the best lawyer for our lifetime, and with his help, our lives have been changed in amazing positive ways and we will keep referring him to anyone needing an immigration lawyer. Richard previously assisted me with my resident status and US citizenship, based on my work and ...profession. My husband unfortunately faced a more complicated situation, and one that we thought was impossible to resolve. But because I believe in Attorney Hanus, I chose to continue to work with him for my husbands case. Well the result for my husband finally came back as approval, and he now has his green card. I am in awe of how Attorney Hanus helped us and the result achieved. Throughout the time I have known him, Attorney Hanus is very thorough and honest, and I trust him and his expertise without any second thought. Working from the beginning of the applications till the end, he will guide you in every steps. If you have questions, he responded quickly. He spent time with us and without rushing you out. All I can say is thank you to Attorney Hanus from the bottom of our hearts.

Posted by Ariane Joy | August 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional service

Attorney Richard Hanus deserves my highest recommendation as I am a living testament to his outstanding work in securing my green card approval. Numerous people in the US, including 3 other immigration lawyers, informed me that my situation is quite impossible. But based on my own meeting with him... and recommendations from other Filipinos who are well acquainted him, Richard Hanus stood out. His style and approach is different. He is straight forward, honest and no sugarcoating. Richard is an aggressive, reliable, and trustworthy lawyer who for two and a half years conscientiously represented me and the level of exceptional service from him and his paralegal staff is 10/10, 5 stars. Whenever I have an inquiry. They will always give you a response. It's a very reassuring thing for me, particularly when I'm feeling anxious. Attorney Hanus in his modest way of saying - I will diligently pursue and fight for your case to ensure that all of your rights as an individual are met – gave me and my family great comfort and confidence throughout the process, and I am so very grateful that I made the choice to go with him.

Posted by Jason | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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.

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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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