Beata Anna Leja

Beata Anna Leja

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

210 S. Clark St. Suite 2025, Chicago, IL

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Ms. Leja’s practices employment-based and family-based immigration law. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she serves on the Illinois Department of Employment Security/Department of Labor Committee. She is also a member of the Federal Bar Association. She has been awarded the Pro Bono Guardian award by AILA for her service to the immigrant community, and has conducted seminars about immigration law for students, employers, employees and attorneys.

19 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Beata Anna Leja

210 S. Clark St. Suite 2025, Chicago, IL, 60603-4053

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Beata Anna Leja's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Efrain | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Beata Leja, the best immigration attorney.

Beta Leja, flawlessly helped me throughout the process of becoming a permanent resident based on marriage, also with the removal of the conditions on my green card and all the way to obtaining my Citizenship through Naturalization. I can not recommend her services enough, but I also want to highlig...ht her ethics, professionalism and compassion. She also speaks several languages and she's so knowledgeable on always up to date on the ever changing immigration law. Please do not hesitate to request her services, you will not be disappointed. My respect and admiration for Beata Leja. E. Martinez

Posted by Ian | November 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Attentive, Caring, and Thoroughly Knowledgeable Attorney

Prior to moving to Chicago, my partner and I faced plenty of uncertainty about the visa application process due to our unique family circumstance. However, meeting Beata was truly a turning point in what would have been a daunting process! From the get-go, it was clear that Beata was attentive, carin...g, and knowledgeable about the entire immigration process. Even when USCIS dropped the ball on several occasions, Beata would always be one step ahead, and would consult with us strategically to figure out a way to move the process forward. If you're reading this review, you're probably in a similar situation as we were in, facing doubt and uncertainty about a process that's overly complicated. All I can say is that you are in the best hands, as we experienced throughout our application. Her knowledge of the immigration process is unparalleled, but it's really her genuine warmth, and dedication to her clients thats remarkable. Thank you, Beata!

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend. Trustworthy attorney!

Beata was able to help me in a very complicated case. I started working with another attorney from a different law firm. Things were not going well until I moved my case to Beata's practice. She is professional in every matter and very easy to communicate with. What is most important she is up to da...te with all changes in the law( which as I experienced is not always the case with every attorney) and she knows how to use her knowledge to your advantage.

Posted by Abhishek | November 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The most wonderful immigration Lawyer I ever met !

Beata is a wonderful professional who help me immensely against all odds. I had an EB based green card case but I was running my own business. All the "so called" leading immigration lawyers were telling me it is impossible to do and the quoted me enormous amount of money. However, Beata looked at... my case and said that she is very confident of resolving it. She charged a fraction of the price that other lawyers where asking and took care of the case to completion. I am very thank you to her. She is wonderful human being and a very knowledgeable lawyer who is diligent, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Mariia | February 9, 2014

Highly Recommended!!

My experience with Beata Leja was exceptional. Attorney Leja and her team have done an outstanding job in my H1-B petition, she was working on my case even after business hours because it was time-sensitive. They also did a fantastic job advising my employer on how to handle the case correctly and in...formed me the first minute they knew about my application results. I would have no hesitation in recommending Attorney Leja and Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. to anyone who is looking for immigration assistance.

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Beata Anna Leja's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Cohn

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathryn Karam

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Beata Leja through a professional organization. I have found her comments and input to be informative and helpful. She is a person who cares about her clients. I endorse Beata."

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Marjorie Baltazar

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pamela Pierro

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beata is an exceptional lawyer and well respected in her field. I highly recommend her."

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M. Miller

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Asheesh Sharma

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Beata is a top-notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community. I endorse her."

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Kathryn Karam

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Pamela Pierro

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

2016 Rising Star - Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Emerging Lawyer: Immigration Law - Individual, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

2015 Illinois Rising Star - Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Emerging Lawyer: Immigration Law - Individual, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Illinois Rising Star 2014 - Immigration, Super Lawyers

2013

Illinois Rising Star - Immigration 2013, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Illinois Rising Star 2012 - Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Illinois Rising Stars 2011 - Immigration, Super Lawyers

2008

Pro Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2006

3rd Best Advocate, Niagara International Moot Court Competition

2005

CALI Award - Appellate Advocacy, Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter) - Midwest Regional Conference Planning Committee

Member

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Texas Service Center Liaison Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Chicago Ideas Week - The Cooperative (Co-Op)

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Committee

Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - LGBT Committee

Co-chair

2010 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Chicago chapter)

Member

2010 - Present

Women's Bar Association of Illinois

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Advocates Society (Chicago)

Member

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

Co-chair - Fall Conference Planning Committee

2013 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Fall Conference Planning Committee

Member

2013 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Media Committee

Member

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Social Security Administration (SSA) Liaison Committee

Co-Chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee

Chair

2010 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee

Member

2008 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Illinois Department of Employment Security & Department of Labor (IDES/DOL) Liaison Committee

Member

Education

2007

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

National-Louis University

Master of Education

2001

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Beyond the Business Immigration ABC’s

EB1, NIW and O Visas For Professors, Scientists and Researchers

2016

AILA Chicago Fall Business Conference

Hot Topics: Business Immigration Updates

2015

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)

2013

Immigration & Nationality Law Committee Meeting How to Prepare Your Clients for Immigration Reform

2013

Chicago Public Library Events & Programs Same-Sex Couples and Immigration Benefits After the Fall of DOMA

2013

Chicago Bar Association

Same-Sex Couples & Immigration Benefits After the Fall of DOMA

2012

Assistant to Adjunct Professor

Immigration Law & The Workplace

2011

The Gray Areas: Resolving Selected Problems in Business Immigration

Maintenance of Status

2011

Assistant to Adjunct Professor

Immigration Law & The Workplace

2011

AILA Monthly Meeting

IDES Updates

2010

Careers in Immigration Law Loyola Alums in Practice - Immigration Law

2009

NAAIIP Employer’s Conference

Maintaining H-1B Employees During a Recession

2008

Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic

Immigration 101

2008

Amicus Poloniae Law Day

Immigration 101

Publications

2013

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois 2013 Spring Edition Newsletter U.S. Senate Proposes to Overhaul Immigration System

Languages

English

Polish

Spanish

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