Michael R. Jarecki

Michael R. Jarecki

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1515, Chicago, IL

About Michael

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21 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 9 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael R Jarecki

53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 1515, Chicago, IL, 60604-3475

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Michael R. Jarecki's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

173 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gaston | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great professional team

We hired Mike for my green card application. Mike and his team responded to every question we had via email or phone and scheduled a meeting to talk about the details and practice the interview with USCIS. They provided us guidance to obtain the documents and submitted them to the Uscis system, which... was very helpful, we couldn't have made that without their assistance. The team also informed us about the duration of each stage of the process. It feels great to know you can rely on Mike in such an stresfull process as obtaining the visa. I totally reccomend Mike and his team.

Posted by Harsh | August 06, 2019 | Immigration

Excellent

Mike’s calm and patient responses to my questions were extremely helpful in my two sessions with him. His command of the subject, experience and helpful pointers far surpassed my expectations. And I would certainly seek his counsel again if I ever need immigration advice.

Posted by Sam | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic, diligent attorney

I retained Mike to assist me with my application for permanent residency. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. He was kind and easy to work with, very knowledgeable and helpful at all stages of the process, and very well organized with checklists and check-ins to make sure I had all the... materials and information I would need to gather, which he and his staff put together in a persuasive package to support my application. He made sure there were no surprises, and made sure that I always knew what to expect, and what the possible next steps were in the case. Would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a compassionate, diligent and knowledgeable immigration attorney!

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and diligent

Mike helped my wife and I get our H1 visas and, later on, our Green Cards. During the whole process, he showed professionalism and a huge amount of empathy. Mike's team responded to every question we had via email or phone and scheduled meetings to talk about sensitive topics or practice our intervie...w with USCIS. After 5 years working with Mike, we can definitely say that we did the right thing by hiring him. We finally got our Green Cards but I'd be writing these very same lines regardless. Thank you to your team for such a great job!

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very grateful for patient, effective professionalism

Mike and his staff have been phenomenal. I can still remember being nervous about calling Mike for a consultation as I had never talked to a lawyer before and was worried about understanding the process. But Mike set my mind at ease as he was direct and to the point and very patient. His professional...ism made me very confident in his abilities and so, without hesitation we decided to enlist his services. Thanks to Mike and his team, the application process has been smooth and successful from the K1 visa to the two-year Conditional Permanent Residency and then, to the Permanent Resident Card. The entire process can be very daunting and confusing, but Mike and his team explained the process in simple-to-understand, direct language. They were very organized and efficient, making the process much less painful than it could be. Added to this, Mike and his team were always patient with our questions and concerns. In short, they made the process easier and perhaps more importantly made us feel confident about our application. Costs may seem somewhat prohibitive, but they are more than well worth it as a successful application is priceless. Plus, if like me you are a person who worries about details and whether something so important is done correctly, it is well worth having a professional guide you the entire way and put your mind at rest. We will always be very grateful to Mike and his team for all that they have done for us. They have really made our dreams come true after many long years of having to live apart and wait to be together. Thank you Mike and everyone!

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Michael R. Jarecki's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Perkins

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for 15-16 years and he is a compassionate and coinscious person and great attorney. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking help on an immigration or other legal matter."

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Jon Walker

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptionally knowledgeable immigration attorney."

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Joseph Brabender

Immigration lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a dedicated professional committed to treating his clients with dignity and respect. I refer my immigration matters to Mike and have been happy with his services."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Emerging Lawyers, Leading Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

One of the Best LGBT Attorneys under 40, The National LGBT Bar Association, Affiliate of the American Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - 2015

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Daniel L. Weiss, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)

Second Vice Chair

2006 - Present

Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago

Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)

Treasurer/Secretary

Education

2004

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Loyola University Chicago

Bachelor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Rocky Mountain Regional Immigration Law Conference, Denver, CO

Alternatives to H-1B Work Visas

2015

Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Conference, Memphis, TN

Meeting the Challenges of Non-Immigrant Visas (B, F, H, L, O, P and R)

2015

AILA Annual Conference, Washington, DC

Mock Interviews—Advanced Marriage-Based Waiver and Naturalization Strategies

2014

Lavender Law Annual Conference, New York, NY

A New Urgency in Asylum Law

2014

AILA Annual Conference, Boston, MA

What Employment-Based Attorneys Should Know When Working with Same-Sex Couples

2013

AILA Chicago Chapter Meeting, Chicago, IL

Federal Court Case Experience from the Business-Based Immigration Case Perspective

2013

AILA Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA

'Ain't Too Proud to Beg:' USCIS District Office Practice

Languages

Spanish

English

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