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

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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 16 - 20 of 42 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Drita | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thankful

Richard Hanus is a knowledgeable attorney who helped me with getting working visa and obtain rights of moving here for work, and in same time to be able to have my kids here, and able to move in with me legally. Richard, with a huge amount of professionalism, guided my family and I throughout the le...gal process of getting green cards, answering on all of the questions I would ask, and he even pointed out answers to questions I did not think of asking. Richard was always available and ahead of something that is coming. If you are looking for sugar coating attorney to just take your case, do not go to Richard! But, if you want someone who knows what is he doing, finishing tough things in process smoothly and have your back, Richard is the person for you! I will soon be sworn in as a US citizen and want to thank you Richard for making mine and my family’s dream come true.

Posted by Miguel | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Richard Hanus excellent service

My father was sick in Mexico and my dream was to see him again!! Richard Hanus and his law office staff were professional, honest and thorough in every aspect of my difficult case and in helping me become a permanent resident and more recently a U.S. citizen. I tried to get my Residence card for ma...ny years before, with other attorneys with out any luck! Finally with Richard’s help I was able to become legal and I was fortunate to see my father again! Not a single detail, document or piece of information were missed during the process and Richard was always there until the final minute pushing my case to get completed!! Im very happy, and grateful with the results!

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 Undrakh | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best

Anyone who is considering hiring an immigration lawyer should not think twice, and hire Richard Hanus as your lawyer as soon as possible. He is the best at his job and he has tons of experience in this field. He doesn’t waste any of your time. He is smart and fast in a process and his office always r...esponded to my questions and kept their promises. I was in the U.S. as a student and knew I wanted to live here and get my green card but my solutions were not clear. I am so lucky to find Richard, he opened my window that there are possibilities through a sponsoring employer but he is also straightforward and did not get my hopes up. He told me my chances of succeeding were not certain at all. In the end, I appreciate how honest he was and am even more appreciating the results. After just over 2 years, I have a green card. I am forever grateful having Richard Hanus as my lawyer.

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 .

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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

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