Scott D. Pollock

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Scott D. Pollock

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

105 W. Madison, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, employment and family based immigration, deportation defense, immigration detention representation, political asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, naturalization, employment authorization, employer immigration compliance, federal litigation and appeals.

41 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 210-285 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2017
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+ 5
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017 2012

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 39 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1986

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.

105 W. Madison, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60602

Law Offices of Scott D. Pollock

105 W. Madison, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60602-4648

Online Presence

Other places you can find Scott online.

Scott D. Pollock's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

5 star (74)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Rodrigo | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding client service and professionalism

I highly recommend Scott Pollock and his team. I received a denial letter for the first time and was anxious about it. Scott and Anastasia eased my mind about the whole I-290B process. They provided outstanding client service, handled my case professionally, and educated me on my particular situation.... Thanks to Scott's 35+ years of experience in immigration law, I received approval for the motion that Scott and his team filed, and my permanent residence was approved. Thank you so much for everything!

Posted by Siobhan | August 5, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Service, Concise, Informative and Extremely Courteous

Scott consulted with me regarding some questions I had pertaining to my status as a current green-card holder. He listened to my questions and answered each one thoroughly and concisely. He was extremely helpful and informative in all of his responses. I have worked with Scott before, and consider hi...m to be an excellent and extremely kind and competent immigration lawyer. I would definitely recommend him and would happily work with him again.

Posted by Mikhaila D | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing lawyer! Compassionate and very knowledgeable.

It’s been a while since my case got done but I’ve wanted to leave this review ever since. I had a case that was a little different and because of that and because of my very traumatic experiences that led to me coming to this country I was always very nervous and scared that it wouldn’t go the way I ...needed it to. Mr. Pollock and his legal assistant Sue Gerber were always there to ease my mind and answer all my questions and concerns. Mr Pollock was there in person for all my interviews and made sure that everything went well and that I was being treated the way I should be treated. He’s a real expert in his field and If I could rate him and his team higher than 5 stars I would. 5 stars is just not enough for the amazing experience I had. On top of that I always got the feeling that both Scott Pollock and Sue Gerber really cared about the outcome for me and my two children and that really helped me feel a little safer during the process of getting my green card. They were also very accommodating when it came to working out a payment plan that worked for me. My final words are that Mr. Pollock, Sue Gerber and the rest of the team are amazing. They really know what they are doing and are also very compassionate people that really care about their clients. I never felt like I was just another client that paid them to help me, I always felt like they really cared about myself and my children and what would happen to us. I would never recommend any other lawyer in Chicago when it comes to immigration, Scott Pollock is a superstar. Thank you Scott Pollock and Sue Gerber for working so hard to ensure the safety and well being of myself and my kids. Thanks to you we can now call America our home and I’ll forever be thankful. Mikhaila D

Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful experience and understanding staff

My experience with Mr. Pollock was a very pleasant one. My review will have three sections: -one from the initial meeting and getting to know the group, -two with the interview process, -and three with the result of my asylum. 1. Mr. Pollock was very empathetic from the first meeting and he ...answered all of my questions and concerns. In the beginning I had met with a legal assistant and we spent a lot of time going over my story and explaining the situation of the country from which I come, in order to craft my story in a written format to be added to the case. Only to realize that a while later my case was assigned to another legal assistant, and the old one with whom I met previously did not write anything from the three hour meeting we had. Discussing everything that went bad in my life that got me to become a refugee was extremely triggering for my PTSD, and I would have appreciated their help more if the legal assistant had taken that into consideration. However, the new legal assistant was amazing. Her name is Araceli, and our meeting went very smoothly and professionally. She helped me write my story and was always very responsive to all of my questions and needs regarding the asylum process. 2. In the interview, Mr. Pollock accompanied me. I appreciated him being there with me because I was nervous. He was there every step of the way, and his closing statement was an eloquent summary of the reasons behind me seeking political asylum in the United States. 3. Thanks to the support of Scott and Araceli, my asylum application was approved, and now I get to build a new life in a safe country. I am very thankful and appreciative.

Posted by Ratchubol | April 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So grateful

When we were searching for an immigration lawyer for adjustment of my status, a lawyer in another field highly recommended Scott stating that Scott D Pollock & Associates is the best in the field of immigration. After our first meeting with Scott we were completely confident we were in good hands. ... Throughout the process Scott and his legal assistant (Linda Markasovic) have been extremely professional and knowledgeable. Both were always quick to respond to our emails. Ms. Linda was wonderful, she paid close attention to all the details. Communication with Scott has always been clear, with precise answers for any concerns we may have had. As a result, I got my green card. We are so grateful for what Scott and his staff have done for us and we highly recommend Scott D Pollock & Associates for anyone who needs an immigration lawyer.

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Scott D. Pollock's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Cohn

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Tusler

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Pollock are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."

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Brent Renison

Immigration lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Pollock is one of the best immigration lawyers in the country. If there is some way that your case can be solved or salvaged, Scott has the knowledge and acument to bring it to a successful conclusion."

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Timothy Deets

Immigration lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Fleischer

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pollock is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."

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Madhu Kalra

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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KiKi Mosley

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Pollock is an excellent professional who continues to provide concise, accurate and efficient services in immigration matters."

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott knows every aspect of immigration law from employment-based immigration to deportation defense. He has been practicing immigration law for almost 25 years, heads a great team of attorneys and is bilingual (English and Spanish). When I have a deportation case in Chicago, I call Scott and get his advice."

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David Rubman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott Pollock for about 25 years. He and his firm are known as very aggressive and diligent attorneys on deportation and immigration cases, both complicated and straightforward. My firm refers to his firm many of the more complicated cases we don't have the resources to handle. I have complete confidence in the work of his firm."

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Hugo Rojas

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Pawel Boruch

Immigration lawyer

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Christina Murdoch

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Elizabeth Bruen

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer

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Martha Delgado

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Anne Relias

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Kathryn Weber

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

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2012

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2012

Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2011

Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Illinois Leading Lawyers, Law Bulletin Publishing

2010

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Media

2010

Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Media

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Illinois Leading Lawyers, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2009

Joseph Minsky Beacon of Light Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association Chicago Chapter

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Illinois Leading Lawyers, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2008

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Illinois Leading Lawyers, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2007

Ilinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Founder and principal attorney, Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2004 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member, Section Council on International and Immigration Law

1987 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Chapter Chair and many local and national committees

1985 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

member and past Chair, Immigration & Nationality Committee

1985 - Present

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Kamal v. Gonzales

Ruling for Plaintiff

Hafeez v. Dorochoff

Court denies government's motion to dismiss

Kholyavskiy v. Schlecht

Order grants attorneys fees & costs

Meraz v. Comfort

Ruling for Plaintiff

Morales-Morales v. Gonzales

Ruling for the petitioner

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Education

1985

Brooklyn Law School

Juris doctorate cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2010

2010 AILA Annual Conference

Dirty Little (or Big) Secrets: Criminal Grounds of Removeability and Inadmissibility

2009

Meeting of the Chicago AILA Chapter

Responding to USCIS Allegations of Fraud

2009

Employment Based Immigration Issues for Recruiters

Employment based immigration issues for recruiters

2009

Chicago Bar Association Chapter Meeting

International Students and F-1 Visa Status

2009

AILA Web-Seminar December 3, 2009

Permanent Porting under AC21 in the Twenty-First Century Economy

2009

2009 Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Overview of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility

2008

Federal Bar Association 3rd Annual Workplace Enforcement Conference

From IRCA to ICE- an Overview of Workplace Enforcement

Publications

2008

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Working with Government Agencies in Immigration Law

Languages

Spanish

French

Serbo-Croatian

Activity

Top Contributor

Scott earned significant contribution points in 2017.

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