$ 160-265 per hour
About Anne
Biography
I have been practicing immigration law for 16 years and am a zealous advocate. I bring my experience, knowledge, dedication and compassion to each case I work on and truly enjoy helping immigrants come to or remain in the United States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 24 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.
(312) 444-1950
Fax
105 West Madison Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60602
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Posted by David | May 27, 2014 | Immigration
Anne Gabrielle Relias review for same sex partner imigration status change request
Very professional and very easy to talk through and get all the legal information easy to understand for us. She was not able to make our imigration court date but had a very good replacement who met with us first to ensure the court appearance went well. Always responded rapidly to emails and voic...
Anne Gabrielle Relias's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
Kathryn Weber
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2017
Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
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
2014
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star of Illinois, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, 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 AssociationMember
2002 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project
2001 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
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)
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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