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

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Richard Hanus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (126) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 26 - 30 of 31 reviews | Character & Conduct

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

Posted by Kyle | March 24, 2011

Highly professional and very efficient service

I whole heartedly recommend Richard Hanus. In fact I was referred to him by a former client who used his services several years ago and who also recommended him very highly. Richard provided timely and clear advice that was invaluable. His guidance and support throughout the process of our case wa...s exceptional.

Posted by Nitz | March 24, 2011 | Immigration

Man of action, brilliant lawyer,a real client advocate, no non sense lawyer

We are nurses who are victims of illegal and fraudulent recruitment and thanks to God He allowed us to meet Richard Hanus. What impressed me about him and knew in my heart that he is the lawyer for us is when Mr. Hanus did not make any false promises.He gave straight, matter of fact opinion and gave ...us option that lead us to get our U Visa (Victim's Visa). He is our real defender and advocate. He sees us not only as his mere clients but real people with emotions that were vulnerable due to abuse and he assured us that he is there to defend us.He got us connected to to the right authorities essential to our case and he never allowed us to settle for anything less but the best for us which is the U Visa. I feel that Mr. Hanus, handled our case with sensitivity and compassion. He is not only expert in the immigration laws but also the he understands deeply the psychology of human behavior. Now, we are reaping the success and victory as a result of listening and obeying carefully to the wisdom and guidance of Mr. Hanus. I really thank God for the blessing of Richard Hanus.

Posted by Robert | March 22, 2011 | Immigration

Best Attorney Experince Of My Life

I am in the broker-dealer business and use attorneys with regularity. Richard Hanus is the best attorney experience that I have had from a cost-benefit analysis to date. My wife and I engaged Richard after first having worked with another immigration attorney. We spent 5 months with the first ...attorney assembling our application. We finally decided to stop working with the first attorney when we discovered that some advice he had provided was inaccurate. We then embarked on a search for a new attorney. My wife found several attorney options and once we had our first meeting with Richrad we decided to hire him instead of the other attorneys we had interviewed. The reason we opted for Richard versus the other attorneys was that he was knowledgable, decisive, confident and candid. He presented us with realistic expectations that he eventually proved he could meet. Richard met every deadline that he set for us and everything that he told us about the process was accurate and true. He submitted our application within two-weeks of our engagement to his office. I am happy to say that my wife successfully completed her immigration process yesterday morning. Among other things I attribute this happy result to Richard's professional competence and expertise. The whole process was completed within the time frame that Richard had provided to us. The immigration process is a long, tedious and tension filled process. Having a competent and dedicated professional on our side every step of the way made the process much easier. I would unequivocally recommend Richrad for your immigration needs.

See All Client Reviews

Richard Hanus's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Richard
Jeffrey R. Kulwin headshot
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."

Robert Thomas Carpenter headshot
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."

Paul F. Serkland headshot
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."

Steven H. Fagan headshot
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."

Douglas M Werman headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Jeffrey R. Kulwin headshot
Jeffrey Kulwin

Employment and labor lawyer

Robert Thomas Carpenter headshot
Robert Carpenter

Immigration lawyer

Steven J. Weinberg headshot
Steven Weinberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Paul F. Serkland headshot
Paul Serkland

Criminal defense lawyer

Steven H. Fagan headshot
Steven Fagan

Criminal defense lawyer

Douglas M Werman headshot
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)

Client Victory

See More Legal Cases

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution