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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4.8 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 29 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Ruth | January 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

So grateful!

We’re very grateful to have come across Richard Hanus and his staff at the time we did. Fortunately we had a family friend who had used Richard’s services before and who recommended him very strongly. Having now completed our process successfully, my husband and I similarly recommend him to anyone w...ho needs to navigate the immigration system for any reason. We came to Richard during the thick of the COVID pandemic and found ourselves under a great deal of pressure trying to figure out how to start the immigration process. The number of forms required, the government lingo and the huge quantity of paperwork required made us feel very out of our depth. Shortly after our initial consultation, Richard provided us with a concise list in plain English of everything we would need to forward to him. He welcomed and answered all our questions and no question was too silly. It really took all of the stress out of our situation, gave us an incredible sense of confidence and allowed us to enjoy our time as newlyweds first and foremost. The biggest factor was peace of mind. Richard had been through the process countless times with other couples and took all of the guesswork out of what is a very complicated process. We can’t imagine having managed without his help. It was extremely apparent from the get go that Richard had years of experience in Immigration law. His office is located right by the Homeland Security building where interviews take place and he is familiar with the staff just through the sheer number of times he’s helped people through the process. We couldn’t imagine someone having better familiarity with the requirements and appreciate so much having Richard and his law office by our side during this vulnerable time in our lives.

Posted by Gina | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Experience

Richard Hanus is very knowledgeable, efficient and effective. My family and I needed guidance after we were completely uprooted due to a natural disaster in our home country and we had no idea what our next steps needed to be to try and get legal US status. Richard was so helpful in giving us the ...information we needed, guidance on timeframe that would be best and reassuring us that we were doing the right thing legally. Richard is very compassionate and professional, and he and his staff made sure we were so comfortable within the process. I will recommend with the highest confidence anyone needing immigration lawyer services to contact Richard.

Posted by Milos | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience

Not knowing where I stand and my options under immigration laws after coming to the US as a student/athlete led me to visit Richard Hanus for advice. That was some years ago, and today I am a USA citizen now, after Richard helped me with my work permit, then temporary green card then final perman...ent green card and now naturalization. Richard Hanus is honest , straight forward ,knowledgable, very well organized , prepared and thorough. His approach is to find a solution, where he is on top of every detail and two steps ahead in his thinking. There is no doubt that Richard is the right Person/lawyer to answer any immigration questions and to take you through the process. I believed him every step of the way . Richard , you and your staff are awesome and friendly, always been available and helpful . I will always be very grateful to you for helping me achieve my dream of becoming a US citizen .

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 Jim | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Immigration Attorney

Richard is extremely knowledgeable and his staff is very efficient and responsive. We had been denied approval because the immigration people lost one of our applications and we were not sure the best approach to solving this. We hired Richard Hanus to to help us and he represented us in resubmitti...ng all of the proper paperwork, prepared us and accompanied us for our interview at the immigration office and made sure we felt confident along the way, especially in maintaining communication with us through all steps and keeping the process as simple as possible. In a fairly short period, we were able to receive the green card for my wife. Also important to note, his legal fee was very reasonable.

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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

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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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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

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