Mark Davidson

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Mark Davidson

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

10 South La Salle Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL

About Mark

Biography

Informed. Immigration. Law.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice areas include: temporary workers; intracompany transferees; treaty investors; PERM labor certifications; outstanding researchers and professors; extraordinary aliens; counselor processing; deportation matters; asylum applications; appellate litigation; and all areas of representation before the United States Department of Homeland Security.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2014 2013
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 43 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1982

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Davidson & Seseri, LLC

10 South La Salle Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL, 60603

DavidsonSeseri.com

Mark Davidson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Asylum

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Exceptional Legal Guidance from D$S and Mark Davidson

The best decision I made during my immigration journey was choosing D$S — specifically Mark Davidson — as my attorney. Working with Mark has been a truly positive experience. He is extremely professional, highly experienced, and consistently guides his clients through every step of the immigration pr...ocess. He is always available to support and advise when needed. I would say the same about Ruslan, the paralegal at D$S. Ruslan is intelligent, responsive, and very professional. He consistently provided timely responses, sent updates whenever necessary, and handled every task with great care and efficiency. To highlight the professionalism of the team at D$S, I would like to share my asylum application timeline: My asylum application was filed in February 2024, and I received a decision on my case on October 10, 2025. Throughout our entire journey, we never experienced delays in communication or a lack of guidance. The team was always responsive, supportive, and attentive to our situation. D$S is an outstanding law firm with exceptionally professional attorneys and compassionate people who truly listen and understand their clients’ circumstances.

Posted by M.I | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

I granted my asylum case with the help of Mr. Mark Davidson.

I am incredibly grateful for the professionalism and guidance provided by Mr. Mark Davidson during my asylum case. From the very beginning, he was always responsive, addressing all my inquiries promptly and thoroughly. His attention to detail and accuracy in providing information were invaluable thro...ughout my journey. Mr. Davidson's dedication to my case was evident in the way he meticulously prepared and presented professional and precise evidence. He consistently encouraged me and ensured that I felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Mr. Davidson for anyone in need of legal assistance. I am truly thankful for all his hard work and commitment to my case.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Smart. Strategic. Go-to person. The BEST.

I hired Mark in 2015 when my initial application for asylum was referred to the immigration court. He agreed to take my case and since had built a case that my previous lawyers hadn't even thought about. My court hearing was delayed 6 (SIX!!!) times and each time Mark would update my case with the co...untry conditions and get the updated affidavits from the experts. He asked for numerous supporting documents and proofs to strengthen my case and I had two lawyers before and those never asked for anything remotely like that. Each time he would work with me to tell me what kind of information I needed to provide and throughout this time he would always respond to my questions in a timely manner. He is succinct in his replies, but those are always to the point. He charged a fixed price for the whole case and even though the case was delayed so many times and he had to redo a lot more, he never charged more and honored our contract. My case was at a court with a very low rate of asylum granted and I was very, very anxious about the outcome. He told me "to trust the system" and to trust his judgment of my case's strength and to focus on the bright side. His reasoning, vision, and so many years of experience gave us all comfort in our case. Finally, in 2024 we had our individual hearing and we obtained our asylum. I can't thank Mark and his team enough for the work they've put forth and the guidance they showed throughout our journey that lasted over 8 years. If Mark takes your case, then it means that he sees the strength in it and I'd trust his judgment and the strategy he picks to position your case. I am aware of many friends who took Mark as their lawyer and they all were very satisfied with the outcome. On a personal side, he is a person with a great heart and compassion. I'd recommend Mark 1000 times over to any asylum seeker who needs professional help. Thank you Mark and your team!

Posted by Levan | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Mark knows what immigration law is!!!

So I found Mr. Davidson after I was denied by asylum officer and they sent me to the court. My case is complex and complicated, but 15 minutes was enough for him, to find mistakes of my previous attorney and understand my story. He is not the cheapest lawyer you will find, but every cent you will pay... to him will be paid off, believe me!! Mark was very honest right from beginning and generally he is a nice guy.

Posted by sk | August 26, 2013 | Asylum

Excellent Asylum Lawyer. Highly Recommended.

I spent quite a few months looking for an asylum lawyer. I probably talked to more than 15 lawyers and decided to hire Mr. Davidson, because, from the get-go, it was obvious that Mr. Davidson was extremely knowledgeable and experienced in asylum cases. Now, a few months later, I have my asylum gr...anted. Yaaay! :) I am sure that, if not for Mr. Davidson, the outcome could have been different. He really helped present a very solid case with well-developed supporting/evidence documents. I strongly recommend Mr. Davidson to anyone who is seeking help with his/her asylum case. He is very professional, honest, and responsive (although quite succinct in his responses :), as he does tend to focus on important things).

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Mark Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Mark Davidson for a long time and I am familiar with his comprehensive and detailed approach to each immigration matter. His expertise in the U.S. Immigration law is unquestionable and matches his proven efficiency and constant diligence in representing clients' interests. Attorney Alexander Ivakhnenko"

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Stephen Davis

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Yllka Seseri

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Nominee, Who's Who Legal

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Davidson & Seseri

1997 - 2017

Partner, Davidson & Schiller, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

International Boutique Law Firms

Member

1983 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chapter Chair (2000-2001)

Education

1982

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Guest Lecturer, DePaul University Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic

Asylum Workshop: Cross Examination

2012

Chicago AILA Fall Conference

Special Handling & Schedule A NonPerm Immigrant Processes

2012

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Difficult Hearings

2011

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Marriage Fraud & I-751 Cases

2010

AILA Immigration Litigation Workshop

AILA Immigration Litigation Workshop

2007

AILA Annual Conference

After the Grant of Asylum

Languages

Albanian

Arabic

Belarusian

Italian

Russian

Spanish

Turkish

Ukrainian

Activity

Top Contributor

Mark earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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