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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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 21 - 25 of 29 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Robert | July 18, 2012 | Immigration

Immigration Client

My brother passed away in 2011 and his wife of 35 years did not have legal residency. During their marriage my brother and his wife had attempted to gain legal residency for her multiple times. We contacted and retained Mr. Hanus based on his credentials, location, web video and initial consult.... Throughout the application process Mr. Hanus was professional and knowledgeable. His assistance was invaluable in successfully resolving my sister-in-law's thirty five year old residency problems which in turn eased the resolution of her estate and financial problems. He treated us with due courtesy and always promptly answered our questions and concerns. My sister-in-law's final interview was quick and uneventful because of Mr. Hanus's preparation and attention to detail.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2011 | Immigration

Very Honest and Professional Legal Service

I have known Mr. Hanus for over 10 years. I have used his services for my H1-B, my permanent residence, and finally for my citizenship application. Throughout the years I have recommended many friends to him and heard nothing but praise about his professionalism. My last interaction with him was fo...r my citizenship application. He asked for one flat fee for his service until I receive my citizenship. During the process, I have moved out of the state of Illinois, and my case was assigned to the Detroit office. Mr. Hanus continued to follow up regardless of where my case was. He kept his promise of sticking with me until the end. The process got delayed, I called him once to inquire about what to do regarding the delay and found that he was way ahead of me and already filed an official request for an update about my case. He has sent many correspondence to the state and the local agent handling my case. I was always updated and assured by him personally. I was never charged for the extra work he had to do to get my case resolved. He was very proactive throughout the whole process. I sincerely believe that without his services and expertise I would still be struggling to get my citizenship. Not only would I recommend Mr. Hanus to anyone seeking legal advice, I think the pleasure of knowing honest and courteous people like him is enough.

Posted by Jack | April 18, 2011 | Immigration

I had a very good experience with Mr. Hanus

My wife and I had a new born daughter last May. Since both of us work full time, we had her mom come from China to help us with the baby. We applied for visa extension for my mother-in-law when her visa got close to be expired but, for some strange reason, her application was denied and she was asked... to leave the country immediately. In desperation, we were looking for an immigration lawyer for help. Mr. Hanus was recommended by one of friends. We visited Mr. Hanus at her Chicago office around middle December, 2010. Within 5 minutes, we walked out of his office with happy faces and confidence. He told us that there is no need to worry about the rejection letter to my mother-in-law's visa extension and she should get her green card as early as April, 2011. We just received the green card on April 6th. What I was impressed the most by Mr. Hanus is his no-nonsense style and very efficient professional work. You send him an email for help he would return your email within 5 minutes! You do not find this kind of professionals easily nowadays. I would highly recommend Mr. Hanus for all my friends who need a trustworthy and efficient immigration lawyer.

Posted by Martin | April 05, 2011 | Immigration

Richard Hanus

My wife and I recently looked to Richard Hanus for some advice and assistance with an immigration case. From the first time we entered the office, we were treated with a great deal of respect. His secretary/assistant was always willing to field our questions by phone at any time, and very willing t...o seek Mr. Hanus immediately if she was unable to handle our questions. Mr. Hanus met with us initially to discuss our case, and was the ultimate professional. He is extremely knowledgeable about legal situations, but more importantly he was very honest with us and explained everything in great detail about our case to be sure that we were comfortable and did not have any questions. After leaving his office after our consultation, my wife and I felt very comfortable having Mr. Hanus represent us. In a lawyer, we were looking for someone who was very organized, very knowledgeable, very honest and always available to assist us. With Mr. Hanus, we had someone who was available to answer any and all questions via email, phone or personal meeting at any time of the day. He is very honest and organized, and gained our trust in a very short time with his work ethic, honesty and personality. We would strongly recommend Mr. Hanus for anyone who is seeking legal assistance with any immigration issue. Mr. Hanus and his staff will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and they will treat you with respect and will always be available for you. He is very knowledgeable, respectful and honest. His professionalism makes you very confident that your case will go very smoothly. That is what we were looking for in an attorney, and we are very pleased with our decision.

Posted by khalaf | March 24, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Richard is more than a friend and care about my problem and a very good advisor

MR: Richard Hanus was great lawyer,I came to him with no hope from my case, but he give me all kind of hope and he fought for me because he relize that I AM Innocent for all what i went through with my problem,he flow up with it and kept giving detials one by one,and my problem its like his till he w...on my case,and it takes allot of effort from him to do so.thank u Mr Hanus

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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

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

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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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