Anne Gabrielle Relias

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Anne Gabrielle Relias

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

105 West Madison Suite 2200, Chicago, IL

About Anne

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 160-265 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.

105 West Madison Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60602

lawfirm1.com

Online Presence

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Anne Gabrielle Relias's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2013 | Immigration

Immigration I-212 - Lifted

Anne was very easy to work WITH, and very communicative. I definitely felt like my husband's case required team effort and my husband and I were able to work with Anne very well to settle his immigration issues. Our case was very unique and Anne was extremely honest and upfront about that; she let u...s know if she was unfamiliar with something and never gave us unrealistic expectations. We were able to discuss any issues that we had and were always provided a thoughtful and prompt response. Overall our experience was successful and my husband and I are both very satisfied.

Posted by Erez | April 18, 2013 | Immigration

Anne Cares Abour Her Clients

When I came to Anne what I liked the most about her was her HONESTY. She did not give me promises like my previous attorney did. She evaluated the options and was just pure honest with my chances and options that I had at that time. She did keep me informed on a regular basis of the changing landsca...pe of immigration laws. In my court case she fought hard to get my case dismissed. In short Anne really cares about her clients (something I could not say about my previous lawyer)

Posted by Eduart A | December 27, 2012 | Immigration

I Wish Every Immigration Lawyer Was Like Her

After ten years in Chicago IL and six or seven lawyers, I finally found the most honest, hard-working, and knowledgeable immigration attorney around. Not even once did I ever feel that Ms. Relias tried to take advantage or me or the precarious situation that I was in (where several other attorneys w...ith whom I worked did). I have already recommended her services to several of my friends and they feel the same way that I do. I recommend Ms. Relias in the most sincere and heartfelt way possible.

Posted by Fardeen | December 16, 2012 | Immigration

Asylum case

Ms. Anne Relias is lawyer for my immigration case, I have been her client for almost two years, since I came to the USA. She has done very successfully progress on my case on a very short period of time. Ms Anne Relias began working on my case on 2011 and she made the progress very fast and my case ...was approved soon after I came here. So I consider Ms.Anne Relias, one of the best lawyer, I also want to say that I really appreciate her for the hardwork that she has done on my case. I strongly recommend my friends to hire Ms Anne Ralias when ever they need lawyer with any type of cases that she works. I also appreciate her team who worked with her on my case. Thank you very much for everything you have done for me Ms. Anne.

Posted by HANS | November 28, 2012 | Immigration

Anne, the brilliant and efficient immigration lawyer.

Ms. Relias handled an immigration matter for me with the US Embassy in Uganda (Africa). I found Anne to be incredibly polished, knowledgeable and blindingly brilliant. There is absolutely no way that I would have succeeded with my matter if it were not for Anne's guidance, dedication and persev...erence. There were times when I felt like giving up but Anne's reassurance and commitment kept me hopeful. Anne is a formdable lawyer who certainly knows her game! I have dealt with other lawyers in the past but none has been as direct, well-prepapred and aggressive as Anne was. There are lawyers who distance themselves from a matter as it gets complex, not Anne. I could tell that the more complex and difficult my matter evolved, the more zeal Anne had for us to win! For the seasoned and busy lawyer that Anne is, I got very quick responses to any inquiries and was updated about my matter at all times. Despite the distance, Anne was always a phone call/ email away! In one line: Anne is a smart and dependable lawyer possessed with a wealth of experience. Would I engage her again or recommend her to others? Absolutely! Anne does live up to her excellent reputation as one of the best in the field of immigration law.

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Anne Gabrielle Relias's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Cohn

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Pollock

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Anne since 2005. She came to my firm with a depth of experience and knowledge, and she has proved herself time and time again, winning great results on difficult and complex immigration cases. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable with regard to removal defense, representation of detained immigrants, and waivers of inadmissibility. She is a fierce advocate who also has great compassion for her clients. She is a leader in our field and I am fortunate to be able to work with her. I recommend Anne to anyone who is looking for a very capable immigration attorney."

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Kathryn Weber

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been a pleasure working with Anne Relias over the last four years. She has been a wonderful mentor to me and is always willing to give advice on difficult cases. She is extremely dedicated to her clients and has achieved amazing results for them. She puts her heart into each case and produces high quality work for each client. She is extremely competent in the area of U.S. immigration law, and I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a strong advocate in this area. I am lucky to have her as a friend and colleague."

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Kathryn Weber

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2016

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2015

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2005 - Present

, Scott D. Pollock & Associates, PC

2001 - 2005

Supervising Attorney, National Immigrant Justice Center

Associations

2008 - Present

Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois

2007 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

2001 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kholyavskiy v. Schlecht, 2007 U.S. Distr. LEXIS 9667 (E.D. WI. 2007)

Habeas petition - client granted release.

Kazarov v. Achim, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14001 (N.D. IL. 2007)

Class action - class certified.

O'Sullivan v. USCIS, 372 F.Supp.2d 1097 (N.D. Ill. 2005)

Ali v. Achim, 342 F. Supp. 2d 769 (N.D. Ill. 2004)

Ali v. Achim, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17352 (N.D. Ill. 2004)

Ramirez-Vicario v. Achim, 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2798 (N.D. Ill. 2004)

Kazarov v. Achim, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22407 (N.D. Ill. 2003)

Hmaidan v. Ashcroft, 258 F. Supp. 2d 832 (N.D. Ill. 2003)

Gill v. Ashcroft, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9821 (N.D. Ill. 2002)

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Education

2001

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

American Immigration Association Annual Conference

Preparing for an Individual Hearing

2014

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Nuts and Bolts of Applying for Asylum

2013

Jenner & Block

Pro Bono Orientation for Visiting Immigration Detention and Facilities

2013

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Legal Research

2013

AILA Chicago Chapter Educational Presentation

Litigation Update

2011

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chicago

Consular Processing

2011

Hellenic Bar Assocation, Chicago

Careers in Immigration Law

2011

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

CIS/CBP/ICE Inter-Agency Panel

2010

National Teleconference

Removal For Experts

2010

Chicago Chapter Educational Presentation

Summary of Supreme Court decision, Padilla v. Kentucky.

2009

DePaul University College of Law

Crimes of Moral Turpitude and Matter of Silva-Trevino

2009

DAR Monthly Meeting

Immigration Myths and Legislation

2009

CLE

Relief for Victims of Violence: VAWA, T and U Visas

2009

AILA Chicago Chapter New Members Division

Basic Asylum Procedure and Introduction to Emerging Legal Issues

2009

AILA Annual National Conference

Temporary Protected Status

2008

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Committee

Expert Testimony in Removal Proceedings

2007

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network

Adjustment of Status and Conditional Residence

2007

Catholic Legal Immigrant Network

Court Skills Training

2007

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Selected Topics in Family Immigration Law: K Visas, Conditional Residence and Adjustment of Status

2007

AILA Chicago Chapter, Young Lawyers Division

Aggravated Felonies and Immigration Consequences

2006

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Catholic Legal Immigrant Network

Grounds of Inadmissibility & Grounds of Deportability

2006

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Catholic Legal Immigrant Network

Non Lawful Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Resident Cancellation of Removal

2006

DePaul University College of Law

Practicing Immigration Law: Transition from Non-Profit to Private Practice

2006

DePaul University College of Law

Complex Naturalization Issues

2006

AILA Chicago Chapter, Young Lawyers Division

Red Flags for Young Immigration Practioners regardings Clients with Criminal Convictions

2004

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Committee

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2004

AILA Chicago Chapter, Fall Workshop

Working with your client to determine criminal arrests and convictions: Best practices for family/removal practitioners

2003

LAF of Metropolitan Chicago, Cook County Public Defender, Illinois Federal Defender Program, AILA and the NIP-NLG

Immigration Violations I: Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude, Fraud, Good Moral Character - and alternatives

2003

Illinois Public Defenders Association Fall Seminar

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Publications

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Preparing for an Individual Calendar Hearing

2009

AILA Immigration and Nationality Handbook Shelter from the Storm: Temporary Protected Status

Activity

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