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DEDICATED TO HELPING IMMIGRANTS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS

Julia Sverdloff is the founder of the law firm Sverdloff Law Group, P.C. which concentrates its practice in immigration law. 

Julia is a member of the immigration community, by birth and by profession. She has first-hand experience with U.S. immigration laws and procedures having immigrated to the United States from Odessa, Ukraine when she was eleven years old. Being an immigrant herself, Ms. Sverdloff is in a unique position to understand what one may be going through and experiencing as an immigrant. She has an understanding of the fears and frustrations of the complex immigration process as well as the rewards for achieving ‘green card’ status. This experience, its challenges and complications, became the main reason why Ms. Sverdloff chose to pursue an immigration law career. Helping others pursue their American dream is a lifelong goal of Ms. Sverdloff.

 

Ms. Sverdloff has a diverse work background that adds depth and understanding to her practice of law. Prior to starting her own law firm, Julia was an associate and outside counsel at two prominent law firms in New York and New Jersey. She has also clerked for a well-respected Chicago immigration law firm and is a founding board member of the American Association of Russian-Speaking Attorneys.

 

Julia received a Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School, Master’s Degree in International Relations from C.W. Post University and Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from St. John’s University. Ms. Sverdloff also served as an Adjunct Professor for her alma mater The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois as an immigration law adjunct for the Domestic Violence Clinical Advocacy Program (DVCAP).

 

Julia is licensed in Illinois, New York and New Jersey. U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the U.S. Supreme Court.

 

Ms. Sverdloff is also a licensed mediator and is frequently retained to mediate various disputed issues. Julia is a member of the American Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. Ms Sverdloff is an active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).  

 

Julia has been an avid artist since she was a child and continually works on her art. Julia’s artwork was showcased on the mainstream TV show 'Prison Break.' Ms. Sverdloff stays active in her community by guest speaking on school bullying and juvenile access to justice.

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 50%

    Family & Employment Immigration, Appeals - all levels, Immigration/Detention, Inadmissibility Waivers, Overly Complex Immigration/Deportation Cases, I-9 audits

    13 years

  2. Asylum: 50%

    Removal & Deportation Defense

    13 years

Languages spoken

Russian, Spanish, French, Polish, Hebrew, Ukrainian

Client's Choice 2020
Top Contributor 2020
Client's Choice 2019
Top Contributor 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Top Contributor 2018

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Contact

120 S. State Str., Ste 200
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Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.

120 S. State Str., Ste 200
Chicago, IL, 60603

Office (312) 238-9090
Mobile (516) 369-8403
Fax (312) 277-1024

Website

https://www.sverdlofflaw.com/

Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.

707 Skokie Blvd
Northbrook, IL, 60062

Office (312) 238-9090
Mobile (516) 369-8403
Fax (312) 277-1024

Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.

250 E Wisconsin Ave, 18th FL
Milwaukee, WI, 53202

Office (312) 238-9090
Mobile (516) 369-8403
Fax (312) 277-1024

Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.

17 Wensley Drive
Great Neck, NY, 11021

Office (312) 238-9090
Mobile (516) 369-8403
Fax (312) 277-1024

Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.

1812 N. Lime Ave
Sarasota, FL, 34234

Office (312) 238-9090
Mobile (516) 369-8403
Fax (312) 277-1024

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200906/01/2020
NJActive200909/14/2020
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law200703/24/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers2888
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2020
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2018
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2017
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2016
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2015
Rising StarIllinois Super Lawyers2014
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
Young Lawyer's LiasonQueens County Bar Association2011
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorThe John Marshall Law School2015 - 2017
Insurance DefenseAig Insurance Company2008 - 2010
Corporate AttorneyPepper Law Group, LLC2007 - 2008
Immigration Law ClerkDavid O. Lehman Law Office2006 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
National Immigrant Justice CenterVolunteer Attorney2013 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationNationality/ Immigration, Criminal, Family Law2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2009 - Present
Phi Delta Phi International Legal FraternityN/A2004 - Present
American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys (Midwest Chapter)Board Member2007 - 2007
American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys (Midwest Chapter)Treasurer/Secretary2007 - 2007
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Immigration NewsI-601 VS I-601A Waiver: What is the Difference?2020
Immigration NewsWorking While Waiting for Your Green Card2020
Immigration NewsProclamation 10052 Summary: How New Proclamation Affects Immigrants and Nonimmigrants2020
Immigration NewsCan U.S. Asylee Travel Abroad Without the Refugee Travel Document?2020
Immigration NewsWhat is a VAWA Self Petition?2020
Immigration NewsTrump Suspends Immigration: What you need to know2020
Immigration NewsShould I File I-751 With a Waiver of Joint Filing or File VAWA I-360?2020
Immigration NewsCan Asylum Seekers Still Get a Work Permit in the United States?2020
Theoretical Analysis of NATO Enlargement Post WWIIThesis2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
John Marshall Law School, ChicagoJuris Doctor2007
C.W. Post University, Brookville, NYMA - Masters2004
St John's UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
The John Marshall Law School Domestic Violence ClinicWAVA and Victims of Domestic Violence2016
The John Marshall Law Legal Advocacy ClinincLegal Options Available to Victims of Domestic Violence2016
Apna Ghar ChicagoDV Advocacy2016
Chicago Volunteer Lawyer's AssociationChicago Volunteer Lawyer's Association2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Divorce - FraudChild Support and Retroactive Support Granted

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Knowledgable and Aggressive

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I have consulted numerous times with Julia regarding immigration, family law and real estate matters. She is well informed and maintains a firm commitment to the zealous advocacy of her clients. She is an excellent attorney.
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Excellent, friendly and extremely knowledgable

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I needed to consult an attorney to get answers regarding family-based Immigration in America which is a process that can be stressful and a bit overwhelming. She answered all my questions with great clarity and also helped me take a step back and address the situation with confidence. All my worries went away. I highly recommend Julia!
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Excellent, responsive and highly professional Attorney.

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I contacted Attorney Julia for help applying for a J2 visa and an EAD card. She was very patient and explicit in informing me about the details of the entire process. She always picked my calls and answered all my questions with so much kindness. She even gave me useful tips and advice on how to get very good schools for my kids and other personal issues. She was very easy to talk to. You can vividly tell that she really cares about her clients as individuals and not just the paycheck. Julia is such an excellent and amazing attorney. She is highly responsive, informative and always have the best interest of her clients at heart. My J2 visa and EAD application was approved in no time, all thanks to Julia.
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I-485 application based on asylum

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Julia helped me about my application, she is very professional, she knows what is she doing how to preform job like a real lawyer in which you can have a full confidence that is going to do job in your best interest!!!
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The Best Immigration Lawyer!

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I can say I am just blessed to have found and hire Ms. Sverdloff as my lawyer: very straightforward, professional, full of knowledge, and very responsive. During our slightly over an hour in person meeting, I learnt more than past several years. I would recommend Ms. Julia to anyone who needs an Immigration lawyer. Once she takes over your case, trust me, you are in a good hand. She would work hard, answer any of your concerns as fast as she can, and walk you through every single steps in detail. Highly recommend!
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Good Experience!

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We really enjoyed working with Julia, our process took about 11months. One of the most important things in the process has been her level of responsiveness, she responded to messages day and night. She is caring, and very helpful.
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Julia Sverdloff's response: Thank you so much! It’s been my pleasure to be of service

Excellent attorney

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Julia is now my friend more than an attorney. I was very skeptic in the start about retaining an attorney but when I talked to her she assured me and handled my case very carefully. She was very responsive and listened to all my concerns. With her help my case was approved. I am very glad I retained her and highly recommend her.
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Julia Sverdloff's response: Thank you! Always here for you

Saved my life!

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I am so lucky to have found Julia! I was struggling with my immigration even though i am a Canadian and everyone assumed it would be easy. My application for permanent residency got denied, i was so so upset. I was ready to give up. I had been to married my American husband for 2 years, and I couldn't work or travel, I was at a low point. Julia called me right away, asked questions and gave me suggestions. She didnt charge anything for my first in person consultation, and genuinely cared that I was upset. Her prices were the best out of all the lawyers I contacted. I got my interview 3.5 months after she sent in my application!! I couldn't believe it!! 1 day after my interview, I got my permanent residency approved. I had the card in the mail 5 days later. I cannot thank her enough!! I am forever grateful. Do yourself a favour, and hire her!!
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Julia Sverdloff's response: It has been a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck!

Best service

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Thank you for helping me through this difficult trial, and for ensuring the best possible outcome on my behalf. I am so grateful to your wonderful service.
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Julia Sverdloff's response: Its been my pleasure to be of service!

Professional at her work

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I wanted a professional lawyer to help me with my naturalization process to become a citizen. Julia and her assistant are very professional, well informed and very understanding nice people. She helped me step by step through the whole process and even was there with me during the interview. Overall the whole process took about 6 months. I highly recommend her very professional!
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Hui Zeng, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

John Sanderson, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 25, 2019
Relationship: Friend

I endorse this lawyer.

Elliot Rahimi, Immigration Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Kenny Bhatt, Immigration Attorney on Sep 16, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.Highly recommended.

Josephine Lupis, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 12, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Without any reservation and with the utmost respect, I endorse this attorney. Julia is not only a capable, talented, intelligent and impeccably precise attorney and expert in her area of practice, but she possesses the compassion and genuine devotion to her clients that makes her the remarkable attorney she is. I am honored and privileged to submit this endorsement on her behalf and will always recommend Julia to potential clients seeking immigration and asylum counsel and assistance as the only choice for obtaining the best legal representation for their issues.

Nick Banilov, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 12, 2018
Relationship: Friend

I know Julia Sverdloff, Esq. about 14 years. She is caring, compassionate and meticulous immigration lawyer. I highly recommend her.

Nicholas Antonacci, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Great Attorney! Has done great work with my clients!

Arkady Reifman, Family Attorney on Mar 8, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Julia Sverdloff is an expert in the field of immigration. She is extremely passionate for her work and it shows. She is knowledgeable about the law and its application. I highly recommend Julia Sverdloff for any immigration matter.

Rahul Aggarwal, Real estate Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.

Morenike Agiri, Immigration Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Julia Sverdloff is a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. She has my endorsement.

Brian Zeft, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Julia for many years and she is an excellent attorney. Julia is very knowledgeable in the area of immigration and is a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend her.

Michael Palumbo, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Sverdloff is a conscientious and skilled attorney. Call her if you think you need her services!

Amit Naftali

I endorse this lawyer. She is professional and works hard for her clients.

Timothy Brown, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Graham Hartung, Real estate Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I asked Julia to help with a case where my client was in danger of losing his business. The importance of having an attorney who sees "the big picture" cannot be overstated. That includes having a sense for when (or when not) to settle, tax implications and the post-judgment process. Knowledge like that only comes from experience, which Julia brings to the table. I feel comfortable referring a client to Julia anytime.

Omar Lopez, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Peter Lamont, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on May 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Caffee, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sonya Campbell, Immigration Attorney on Apr 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jacob Martinez, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 21, 2013
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