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Beata Anna Leja

Immigration Attorney at Chicago, IL

5.0   5 reviews
  • Licensed for 15 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2007
    Status
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    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.

    16 years

Beata Leja is a Partner at the law firm of Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. Beata's practice includes both employment-based and family-based immigration law. She is an active member of the Chicago Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she has served on the LGBT Committee, the Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Liaison Committee, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) & Department of Labor (DOL) Liaison Committee, as well as many others. She is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, the Women's Bar Association, and the Advocates Society for Polish lawyers. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, she was named an Emerging Lawyer in Immigration Law by Leading Lawyers, a distinction given to only 2% of lawyers licensed to practice law in Illinois. She has also been recognized as a Rising Star in Immigration by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and awarded the Pro Bono Guardian award by AILA for her pro bono services to the immigrant community. Beata has conducted seminars about immigration law for students, employers, employees and attorneys. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Illinois and in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Beata is a 2007 graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she was a member of the Niagara International Moot Court Team (3rd Best Oralist). Prior to law school, she was a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools as a corps member of the national service corps Teach for America. She has a Master of Education from National–Louis University and two Bachelor's degrees in Spanish and International Relations from the University of Southern California. She is fluent in Polish and conversant in Spanish.

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

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Posted by Efrain | November 27, 2018
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| Hired 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 highlight 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
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Posted by Ian | November 1, 2017
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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, caring, 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!
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Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2017
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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 date 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.
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Posted by Abhishek | November 1, 2017
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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.
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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 informed 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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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.
  • 2007 - Present

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2007
  • National-Louis University
  • Master of Education
  • 2003
  • University of Southern California
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter) - Midwest Regional Conference Planning Committee
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Texas Service Center Liaison Committee
  • Member
  • 2017 - 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
  • 2013 - Present
  • Federal Bar Association (Chicago chapter)
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Women's Bar Association of Illinois
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Advocates Society (Chicago)
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)
  • Co-chair - Fall Conference Planning Committee
  • 2015 - 2016
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Fall Conference Planning Committee
  • Member
  • 2013 - 2015
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Media Committee
  • Member
  • 2013 - 2015
  • 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
  • 2011 - 2012
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2014
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter - Illinois Department of Employment Security & Department of Labor (IDES/DOL) Liaison Committee
  • Member
  • 2008 - 2010
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Polish
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • 2016 Rising Star - Immigration
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2016
  • Emerging Lawyer: Immigration Law - Individual
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2016
  • 2015 Illinois Rising Star - Immigration
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2015
  • Emerging Lawyer: Immigration Law - Individual
  • Leading Lawyers Network
  • 2015
  • Illinois Rising Star 2014 - Immigration
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Illinois Rising Star - Immigration 2013
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Illinois Rising Star 2012 - Immigration
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Illinois Rising Stars 2011 - Immigration
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Pro Bono Guardian
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • 2008
  • 3rd Best Advocate
  • Niagara International Moot Court Competition
  • 2006
  • CALI Award - Appellate Advocacy
  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  • 2005
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Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • AILA Chicago Fall Business Conference
  • Hot Topics: Business Immigration Updates
  • 2016
  • Beyond the Business Immigration ABC’s
  • EB1, NIW and O Visas For Professors, Scientists and Researchers
  • 2016
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Same-Sex Couples & Immigration Benefits After the Fall of DOMA
  • 2013
  • Assistant to Adjunct Professor
  • Immigration Law & The Workplace
  • 2012
  • 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
  • 2011
  • NAAIIP Employer’s Conference
  • Maintaining H-1B Employees During a Recession
  • 2009
  • Amicus Poloniae Law Day
  • Immigration 101
  • 2008
  • Amicus Poloniae Legal Clinic
  • Immigration 101
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (6)
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Immigration Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Beata is an exceptional lawyer and well respected in her field. I highly recommend her."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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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Chicago Immigration Lawyer Beata Anna Leja
Beata Anna Leja
Immigration Attorney
Chicago, IL
Licensed for 15 years