Scott D. Pollock

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Scott D. Pollock

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 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

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

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 40 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

Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Francisco | December 07, 2009 | Immigration

Mr Scott Pollock-Best Immigration lawyer in Chicago

I contacted Mr Scott Pollock Law firm after a previous unsatisfactory experience with other Immigration Lawyer in Chicago. Mr Pollock not only did a realistic and accurate evaluation of my immigration case, but designed me a timeline and a plan so we could work together and achieve my goals. Mr Scott... Pollock & Associates team were completely dedicated with my case, treat me as family, guided me by the hand along the dire straits of the immigration process, had me always informed of every step, in time and promptly. They requested every document needed for my files without errors and extraordinary detail, they filed every form with USCIS on time and had me in the loop with any progress on my case. He also took valuable extraordinary actions when were needed the most. Thanks to Mr Pollock's streamlined mastery, dedication and professionalism I have been successful obtaining my permanent residency status in the USA in a reasonable time and I definitely will request his services again when applying for my naturalization.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2009 | Immigration

A true superlawyer of Illinois

He and his team is a formidable force as far as defending clients immigration issues are considered. Me and my family had absolute faith in his ability and intelligence. If you want to get your task done I would recommend any body to seek his guidance and service. I true superlawyer of chicago.

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2009 | Immigration

Satisfied with Scott Pollock & Associates

The Immigration Service did not believe that my first marriage was valid. After years of working with other immigration lawyers, but being frustrated with delays and then denials of my applications for lawful status, I went to Scott D. Pollock and Associates for help. Scott and his staff were knowled...geable and completely dedicated to achieving my goals. When the Immigration Service continued to deny my resident status and even tried to deport me, Scott brought my case to federal court to argue that the Immigration Service was violating my legal rights to information and to have my case fairly considered. This strategy was successful and today I am a lawful resident and able to work and live with my family as a free person. I am looking forward to applying for my U.S. citizenship soon. Scott and his firm were attentive to my needs, always honest and candid with their assessments, and offered flexible payment plans so we could achieve a positive outcome in my case. I recommend Scott D. Pollock and Associates to anyone who expects superior service and hopes for success in their immigration case.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2009 | Immigration

Scott Pollock and his firm are the best you will find.

We have used Scott Pollock and his firm for three different situations. In all instances, he was the most responsive, informed and helpful lawyer I have ever worked with in any situation. He personally meets with you, clearly establishes your situation, is totally upfront and honest about the proce...ss and never suggests anything that is even mildly inappropriate. He is smart, funny, personable, and extremely helpful. He even told us to call him on his cell on a weekend if there was an issue at airport immigration. Scott is clearly well respected with the not only the professional community, as he has won many professional awards due to his work, but he is also respected by INS. He personally attended our INS meeting and was an enormous help. Most importantly, I think Scott is brilliant at what he does. He is bilingual, as is most of his office, and he knows the ropes. His advice is invaluable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. When you work with his firm, you work with the best.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2009 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Fee is too high

Based on my experience our fiduciary relationship of trust was violated. Fee is unreasonable, more than customarily charged in the locality for similar services. Even being discharged for cause and paid for the limited services he provided,he asserted an" attorneys' lien", and refused to return un...earned fee paid in advance.

Scott Pollock

Replied last June 01, 2009

Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. is a full-service immigration and nationality law firm in Chicago. Its attorneys provide legal services in the areas of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, employment and family based immigration, deportation defense, immigration detention representation, political asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, employment authorization, employer immigration compliance, federal litigation and appeals. Scott D. Pollock, the firm's founder, has practiced immigration law since 1985. This firm has received Martindale Hubbell's AV rating (very high to preeminent), and several of its attorneys are recognized by Law and Politics and included in its Illinois Super Lawyer and Illinois Rising Star lists. The firm values scholarship, pro bono representation and service to the immigration bar, so as to protect individual rights and due process, and promote the progressive advancement of U.S. immigration law. All attorneys in the firm are active members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association This dissatisfied former client came had unsuccessfully sought her green card for many years before coming to this firm. She fails to mention that her complex case was compromised by her own actions, or that her unfounded complaints against this firm were rejected by the Illinois Supreme Court's Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

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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

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer

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Carl Shusterman

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

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2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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