$ 210-285 per hour
Since beginning in the practice of immigration law more than 30 years ago, the most important thing I have learned is to not predict or anticipate a negative outcome to a case. I will not accept a legal matter that I think is frivolous or not supported by law, but there are many cases in which hard work, study of the law and creative advocacy can influence the interpretation of a difficult issue, or gain favorable exercise of discretion of an immigration official or judge. As a colleague taught me a long time ago, if something is not prohibited, it is permitted. Immigration lawyers occupy a peculiar space where, often, government practices are not policies, policies are not rules, rules are not law, and both rules and law seem to be dispensed with, with hardly a second thought. We are persuasive advocates when we bring whatever authority we can muster to bear on a given situation. The adjudicator or IJ will say, "what? there is a rule or a law to apply?" And that can make all the difference in a given case.
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41 years
$ 210-285 per hour
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 1986
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State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great lawyer with a caring heart
We engaged with Scott on a fairly complicated case. After consulting ~20 immigration lawyers across the country I ended up hiring Scott. He is meticulous, client-oriented, strategic, flexible, extremely experienced and most importantly, he actually cares sincerely. I know I was in good hands after in...
Posted by JW | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Expert, compassionate, simply the best.
Scott Pollock brought hope and happiness back to our lives. No exaggeration here. They get positive outcomes for the most difficult issues in immigration law. Scott Pollack and Associates are immigration law masterminds. If you are up against impossible odds this firm will defy the odds. We initiall...
Posted by Dominic | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Efficient, compassionate and wise counsel
We hired Scott and his team to obtain Green Cards for myself, my wife and family, after another lawyer had advised me we would not even be able to make an application for at least a year. Scott was the personification of efficiency and kindness, backed up by a superb admin team. We got our Green Card...
Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Review of Scott D. Pollock
I had my first consultation with Mr. Pollock a couple of years ago after meeting with other immigration lawyers both in Illinois and in California (where I currently live). Mr. Pollock was the first lawyer who was honest about the intricacies and inherent difficulties of my case. In his explanations ...
Posted by Carlos | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My Heart-felt Gratitude.
I am very very grateful to Scott, Linda and to his Law Firm for all the time and assistance they gave me during this process of immigration and naturalization. First, by applying and acquiring my R-1 Visa, my Permanent Residence and then, my Naturalization as a citizen of the United States. I felt ve...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Scott Pollock is an excellent professional who continues to provide concise, accurate and efficient services in immigration matters."
"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."
"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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1990 - Present
Founder and principal attorney, Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember, Section Council on International and Immigration Law
1987 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Chapter Chair and many local and national committees
1985 - Present
Chicago Bar Associationmember and past Chair, Immigration & Nationality Committee
1985 - Present
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuildMember
Ruling for Plaintiff
Court denies government's motion to dismiss
Order grants attorneys fees & costs
Ruling for Plaintiff
Ruling for the petitioner
1985
Juris doctorate cum laude
2010
Dirty Little (or Big) Secrets: Criminal Grounds of Removeability and Inadmissibility
2009
Responding to USCIS Allegations of Fraud
2009
Employment based immigration issues for recruiters
2009
International Students and F-1 Visa Status
2009
Permanent Porting under AC21 in the Twenty-First Century Economy
2009
Overview of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility
2008
From IRCA to ICE- an Overview of Workplace Enforcement
2008
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Scott earned significant contribution points in 2017.
Hello i have question relted to my F1 visa
22 Apr 2024
Green card expiring soon ?
31 Mar 2024
I am a U.S citizen. I want to apply for my mother and my 14 year old brother. Can i file 1 petition for both of them?
22 Mar 2024
What You Need to Know About President Obama’s Executive Action
25 Nov 2014
The Writing is on the Wall- tips for immigrant users of social media
13 Oct 2011
Consular Notification- a Benefit for Detainees and Other Strangers in a Strange Land
09 Mar 2011