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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Richard Hanus's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 57 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Anup | March 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Richard and his staff will work hard to get you the desired result.

My family and I highly recommend Richard Hanus. We were trying to find the best path for one of our family members to immigrate to the US from overseas and Richard and his office was referred to us as immigration counsel by our family’s corporate attorney. Richard and his staff kept everything ver...y smooth and easy for us – with accurate document preparation and filing, and responsive customer service when we had concerns or questions. Richard and his staff care about their clients, and it was obvious to my family and I throughout the process that he was always watching out for what was in our best interests and with the determination to help us achieve a successful result.

Posted by Allan | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Well-recommended

My family recently completed a long and stressful process and finally we received our green cards! Our success has a lot to do with the help we received from Richard and his law firm. We came to know about Richard through our friends, and now we understand why they spoke so highly of him. He is v...ery professional, knowledgeable and responsive, very straight forward, and no BS. We highly recommend Attorney Richard Hanus.

Posted by Bryan | June 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Lawyer

I am really thankful for having Richard Hanus as my immigration lawyer. Richard’s attention to detail and sense of urgency are what set him apart and his approach to my case led to the approval of my resident status. I was referred to Richard by another lawyer, and after my experience I can say tha...t with Richard Hanus and his paralegal staff, you are in the best hands because they actually care as much about your case as you do. Thank you Richard!

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.

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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

Activity

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