$ 150-350 per hour
About Mark
Biography
Born in Chicago, Illinois, and admitted to the Illinois Bar (1983); Admitted U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1995). University of Michigan (B.A. 1978); University of Illinois College of Law (J.D. 1982).
Chapter Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Chicago Chapter (2000-2001); Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter (1997-2001). Past Chicago Bar Association, Chair of the Immigration Law Committee (1996-1997). Chair of District Director Liaison, Asylum and Student Liaison/Community Outreach Committees of the Chicago Chapter of AILA & AILA Litigation Roundtable (2008-2011).
Spoken and organized numerous conferences on immigration law at both the national and local level.
Informed. Immigration. Law.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024 2014 2013
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 43 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Davidson & Seseri, LLC
(312) 586-2899
Fax
10 South La Salle Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL, 60603
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Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2017 | Immigration
general information - nothing special
I paid $150 for consultations and he did not tell me anything new, just general information which already read in USCIS. I came to learn a possible way to go with my immigration case and he said that it's impossible. He'd like to take just easy cases, (such as if a US citizen wants to get green c...
Mark Davidson
Replied last February 20, 2017I respect the opinion of this individual, but there aren't always solutions to every problem. I think it is my ethical duty to tell clients what is possible within the limitations of the law, the likelihood of success, and the risks involved in a particular process. In a consultation, we explore what is possible and what is restricted by the law. Occasionally, there isn't a good solution or the law does not allow for any solution. The notion that I take just easy cases is not something I would say to a client. The fact is I like more complex cases and I enjoy challenging what I consider to be DHS errors. I also like to challenge DHS decisions that are not consistent with the law or that are not rationally based. My ultimate goal is always to provide the best result to a client whether it is a consultation, a simple case or a complex one.
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not hire this lawyer!
My husband and I met with Mr. Davidson about 4 months ago, heard he was a good lawyer and handled difficult cases successfully so we made an appointment to meet.We talked he said this was a easy case so he gave us a list of things he needed to be sent to him for the case. I got the information as s...
Mark Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."
"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"
Stephen Davis
Immigration lawyer
Yllka Seseri
Immigration lawyer
Experience
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
Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Nominee, Who's Who Legal
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
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 FirmsMember
1983 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChapter 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
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Mark earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I apply for asylum while still on H1B? My H1B is still valid till 2015. Does applying for asylum affect the H1B status?
25 Dec 2012
Q&A
Can I lose my citizenship if we got divorce?
14 Aug 2012
Q&A
221g blue slip at Chennai consulate(F1 Visa)
27 Jun 2012