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 1 - 5 of 63 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Saroj | March 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-751 Case Approved!

My case was complex with a lot of unknowns but Attorney Richard Hanus was able to help me guide through the whole process in a very effective and organized manner. I found Richard through a google search and hiring him as my attorney was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and with his help, I... just received approval of my 10 year permanent resident green card. Richard really cares about your case and makes sure his clients are well prepared. I can confidently say the approval of the case can largely be attributed to Richard and his vast experience with immigration and technical know-how to deal with a challenging case like mine. Having someone like him on your corner gives you a peace of mind. If/when I decide to apply for my citizenship, he will definitely be the one I reach out for his expert guidance. Thank you Richard for all the help throughout this long and arduous journey!

Posted by Natalya | February 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer

I will highly recommend anyone to Richard Hanus and his firm. Richard is the best immigration attorney, and with success in complex cases. We were referred to him from a lawyer we respected and after other lawyers and agencies tried to solve our immigration problem. I think of one of best choices ...we ever made was to hire Richard. He is so professional, we felt right away he knew what he is doing, especially in our complicated case. Richard is also very honest and he understands the law and the way the system works. Just as important he understands his clients, and he will do everything in his power to help you. Thank you again Richard for everything. Best regards from Natalya and Jose.

Posted by Jomin | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He is one Impeccable Lawyer

Richard Hanus is the right choice and the one lawyer who was able to help me. My case and my life in America depended on him and with his help, I achieved a successful outcome. After many years of patiently waiting for U.S. immigration services to process my difficult case, and dealing with their la...ck of communication and rejection of my filings, Richard Hanus and his office team were able to help me accomplish my goal of becoming a resident and getting my green card. His representation is life changing and I would like to make recommendations to family and friends. I would explain my experiences with Richards office and his staff. He is straight forward in giving the possible outcome of my case. He gave me the pros and cons of what direction my case was headed. And for that I did not have any false hopes and he always made himself very clear while processing my application and that no matter what the outcome you have this faith and hope and positivity with you all through out the process. When visiting Richard in person I never felt intimidated and with his knowledge and reassurance I always felt I was being represented by the right lawyer, someone very experienced, a lawyer who cares for his clients and is willing to fight for what is right. How I felt when I would go to the office and that the ambiance of his office would make me feel comfortable and I highly encourage people in need of immigration law help to look at Richards website, social media, and google reviews as I believe that speaks for what type of firm Richard runs. May his office continue the difference they do and contributes to peoples lives and their family, and that makes them a better people in the society and community.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Trustworthy and exceptionally competent

Richard Hanus and his firm can best be described as trustworthy and exceptionally competent, especially with the support of his very friendly and personable staff. With their help, my husband’s green card case was processed smoothly, quickly, without stress and most important, successfully. Our aim... was to have his residency and employment authorization paperwork sorted out in as expedited a manner as possible, without having much of our own time to devote to the labor and thoroughness involved in the process. Thankfully, with Richard’s oversight over our immigration process, we were able to focus on our life together as a newly married couple and without worrying that we made a mistake or forgot to submit an important legal requirement. We always got our questions answered in a timely manner and felt that we could trust that our case was in good hands. Following our positive experience, we will continue to use Richard’s services for all future U.S. immigration needs.

Posted by Nneka | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Law Firm

I want to tell anybody out there looking for an immigration lawyer to hire the Law offices of Richard Hanus because they are simply the best. We had a very positive experience working with this Law firm. Attorney Hanus actually cares about his clients and will work with you every step of the way. yo...u never feel confused or overwhelmed. They are very professional, honest and experienced about immigration matters. Most importantly, they want you to succeed. It's not just about charging you a fee, they actually get the job done! We originally found out about Richard and his law office through a family member who had used their services in the past and was successful and they highly recommended him. After my husband and I had our initial zoom meeting with Attorney Richard Hanus, we were very convinced that finally we were working with an attorney who really cared and wanted us to succeed. He explained the whole process to us and everything that was involved from start to finish. At this point, we already had an ongoing case with another lawyer and Attorney Hanus advised us to be patient and see what the outcome will be with the other lawyer. He did not want to collect payment from us to start a new case if there was a possibility that our ongoing case would be successful. That showed us that he is very honest and wanted the best for us. We also loved the fact that communicating with him and his office was very easy. Whatever questions we had were answered promptly and we got regular updates regarding our case. For all of these reasons we want to say a very big thank you to Attorney Hanus and his team for all their help and support. We would not have had this success without them.

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