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 31 - 35 of 63 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 anonymous | October 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Recommended

My goal was to transfer from my current student status to green card through my work and job offer to work as an engineer. After going through a very detailed process, I am happy to say that each step of the way was successful and I was just issued my green card. I cannot be happier, and we couldn...'t have done this without Richard Hanus carefully planning and overseeing the whole process. He was always on top of all government changes and new requirement and regulation , his staff was all the time available and willing to help and answer the question, acting quickly and promptly. I will always recommend Richard Hanus to my friends and Family, and from the first time meeting him, a person will get the idea that he knows what he is doing. Thank you Richard

Posted by Paul | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card Approved

Richard Hanus is an extremely competent lawyer whom you can trust. We especially appreciated his clear straightforward style, and his office's efficient and careful processes when it came to preparing our paperwork for filing with Homeland Security. Initially, we had hard time to make the decisi...on regarding if starting green card application, due to concerns on our complicated work/life situation. We consulted a few law offices before decided to work with the Law Offices of Richard Hanus. When we first met with Richard, the initial consultation/evaluation on our case was very straightforward, and he confidently provided us with a clear path and what could happen during the process. The process went as planned thankfully, and our green cards were approved with only minor additional info requirement. For all of Richard and his office's assistance, my family and I are most grateful.

Posted by Peter | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card help

My goal was to get residential status in the US, and my hurdles were crimes of moral turpitude committed some 45 years ago. I had consulted with 3 other immigration lawyers prior to speaking with Richard Hanus, and he was the only one that inspired both my wife ( a US Citizen) and myself that achievi...ng my goal was not as difficult as we had been led to believe. Indeed we succeeded and I received my green card, feeling more than relieved to know I can reside in the U.S. without further worry. Richard and his staff are 100% professional, extremely thorough, easy to deal with and we always received a rapid response to any questions we had. My wife and I strongly recommend Richard Hanus as the Lawyer to contact should anyone be seeking an immigration lawyer

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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)

Client Victory

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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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