Robert Conrad Milla

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Robert Conrad Milla

also known as Robert C. Milla

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL

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About Robert

Biography

Robert Milla has been an immigration attorney since 2006, dedicating his career to helping clients.

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Immigration 100%

20 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Milla & Associates, LLC

77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 4500, Chicago, IL, 60601

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Administrative Law

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Best Immigration Attorney!

Robert Milla is the best attorney I have seen, who helped me get my marriage-based green card after 2.5 years of long waiting. My case was complicated but he perfectly helped me through this long and stressful process. I will share my experience here so that you can understand why I highly recommend ...him and his firm.Before hiring Robert to help us, I had another two attorneys to file my green card application and to terminate my court case. They all turned out to be not too much helpful and waste my time. Initially I had an NTA and need to see the judge. Before the first master hearing I already had my green card interview completed in Chicago and got my I-130 approved. Because of my pending courts case, the immigration officer has no jurisdiction on my I-485 so I need to see the judge and let judge to terminate my court case. The attorney I hired to represent me in court had totally no idea what she’s doing. Not even prepared for my case before entering the court (not prepare the G-28; don’t know which is our judge’s room; worst thing is not even know how to defense my case against government attorney). It was a nightmare. Because of her bad representation, the judge scheduled a second master hearing set for a half year later. This time I reached out to multiple attorneys and see who can help me terminate the court case. Before coming to Robert, all attorneys I have spoken with over the phone were all not confident with my case after I explained my case background. Someone even say that I can not get the green card at all. In addition, they all charge a consulting fee as well if I want to discuss more. I was so frustrated until I met with Robert. He has an hour in person free consultation which allows me to explain my case and get an idea of whether he has any solution on my case (for other attorneys, I need to pay first before I know they can not win my case). Robert didn’t turn me down. After listening my story, he clearly listed several solutions/paths that I can try step by step. He was the first attorney that has confidence on my case. All his explanations were very convincing with strong professional knowledge backed up. My husband and I decided to go with him on my case. On the court date he showed up well-prepared and arrived there early to signed us up first. Before the judge, he was very organized, precessional, powerful and confidently representing me and arguing with the government attorney. Robert exactly represent ed me the scene I can only see in those legal related movies that how a great attorney perfectly expressing legal opinions and defending with evidence. The judge immediately terminated my case and allowed me to file my I-485 with USCIS. Totally different court experience than last one. Things are not done yet. Robert helped me filed a request to reopen my I-485 with the USCIS because it was admin closed previously. Half year no response and Robert actively follow up with USCIS and also get ombudsman involved to help. After several times follow up, we have been informed that my old I-485 has been denied in USCIS system even if the notice they gave me is admin close. Robert then suggested us to file a new I-485 with USCIS but in the mean time still keeping follow up with the reopen one. When I think I may not getting any update within one year due to the current long processing time, good news comes. I received the interview letter regarding my I-485. My two cases has been combined which means all his effort on both reopen and new application are accepted by processed by USCIS. Before the interview, Robert gave us a phone interview preparation, went through every possible questions and helped me on how to answer my previous court case questions. With his assistance, our interview went very well and the immigration office verbally approved my case. Two weeks later I received my then years green card! This is the first time I wrote such a long review. Robert is a really good attorney and I really

Posted by Irina Poiata | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Didn't help us at all in a marriage based greencard process!

My name is Dennis . Me, and my wife Irina applied for a greencard for her based on our marriage ( I'm an US citizen) We tried to get our case forward , because we have waited a LOT for a decision. (seems like USCIS forgot about our case...) . To begin with: We had done everything for our case, w...e prepared it in full basically, so the lawyer had just a tiny bit of a job. His assistant, Maria, spelled my wifes last name wrong in the paperwork she filled, which is A CRUCIAL MISTAKE in such things!!! Although , we had an option to file for Mandamus on our case to force USCIS to take a decision in a strict timeframe, he didn't tell us about it a word (we found that out from another lawyer). Also, we wanted to book an appointment with Mr. Milla, (since we hired him) , his assistant Maria had always a way not to book us , stating that he had no time. So, in the end , we hired another lawyer that was competent enough to tell us that we had a legal option to force USCIS to take an immediate decision on our case (Mandamus) , for which we applied and got a positive result after not even a month! We do not recommend Mr. Milla , or his assistant, Maria to take care of your immigration things. The money paid are gone in vain.

Robert Milla

Replied last August 05, 2016

We take pride in the work we do, and our staff works very hard to help clients and maintain regular contact. This review was a surprise, particularly because our office actually did obtain significant positive results soon after filing paperwork with the government (USCIS), including an important approval for a necessary step in the green card process within just one month after filing documents to resolve the clients’ already delayed case. We proactively communicated with our clients multiple times by phone, email, and in person to follow up on documents that we requested, to provide status, and to file paperwork per our strategy. We pride ourselves on hard work and dedication to our clients, and in this case we are confident that our strategy was the correct one, as shown by a significant approval and correspondence from USCIS indicating necessary steps toward green card approval, without the costs and risks of potentially premature litigation (mandamus) in court. We regret that a client may not have been 100% satisfied, and have no problem admitting if we could have been better. However, in this situation, we formulated a successful strategy, acted promptly to carry out that strategy, and saw immediate results in the right direction toward approval of the green card.

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Robert Conrad Milla's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yllka Seseri

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Rearick-Hoefflicker

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Robert provides outstanding representation that is both highly passionate and professional. He is an excellent attorney that explores all options when handling a client's case in order to obtain the best result possible."

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Andrew Cherkasky

Immigration lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Milla is an outstanding attorney -- I know from personal experience. He brings the perfect blend of legal skill and ability to engage personally with clients to shape his cases. He's also recognized by the academic community, recently becoming an adjunct professor at an outstanding law school."

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Ganesh Kalyanaraman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eyzuri Segovia Sanchez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star in Immigration Law, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star in Immigration Law, Illinois Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star in Immigration Law, Illinois Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Legal Writing, CALI

2005

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Trial Advocacy, CALI

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Milla & Associates, LLC

2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2006 - 2013

Attorney, Kempster, Keller & Lenz-Calvo, Ltd.

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Litigation Committee Vice-Chair

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Litigation Committee Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Federal Court Litigation Section, Member

2011 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2008 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Member

2006 - Present

Filipino American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Asian American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of B-

Appeal Won & Green Card Approved

Moore et al v. Medina-Maltes et al

Within two months of the case being filed, USCIS re-interviewed the couple and approved the I-130 Petition and I-485 Application. The couple is happily moving on with their life together.

H- and D- v. Napolitano, et al

Within three months of the case being filed, USCIS approved the I-130 Petition and I-485 Application. The couple is happily moving on with their life together.

S- v. Napolitano, et al.

Motion for Summary Judgment Granted; Petitioner Granted Permanent Resident Status

K- v. Dorochoff, et al.

USCIS's Motion to Dismiss Denied; Petitioner Granted Permanent Resident Status

Matter of M-

Asylum Granted

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Education

2006

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Auckland (New Zealand)

MA - Masters, with honors

1998

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Immigration Policy in Transition Presidential Executive Orders on Immigration

2013

WBEZ Afternoon Shift Immigration Reform and Deportation

2013

Marshall Square Resource Network

Immigration Reform and News

2013

Immigration Court Training Seminar

Immigration Court & Removal Defense: Cancellation of Removal

2013

Fall Litigation Workshop

Immigration Court Waivers

2013

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Panel Discussion Immigration Reform

2013

AILA Fall Litigation Workshop

Waivers in Immigration Court

2013

AILA Chicago Litigation Committee Roundtable

2012 BIA Precedent Decisions

2012

AILA Chicago Chapter Litigation Seminar

Litigation Update: Recent Trends in Case Law

2012

ABA Pro Bono Training: The Essentials of Immigration Court Representation Adjustment of Status and Waivers in Removal Proceedings

2011

AILA Chicago: Introduction to Federal Litigation

Fundamentals of Filing in Federal District Court

Publications

2013

The Immigration Pages: News, Laws, and Lives in U.S. Immigration The EB-5: Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit in U.S. Immigration

2013

The Immigration Pages: News, Laws, and Lives in U.S. Immigration The Start of Something: The Provisional Waiver

2013

The Immigration Pages: News, Laws, and Lives in U.S. Immigration Deferred Action and North Carolina's Driver's License Mark: The Scarlet Letter Redux

Languages

Spanish

English

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