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

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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 anonymous | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

Michael and his team are very knowledgable, proactive, and present with the needs of their clients. My partner and I felt safe and prepared through the course of our immigration process. It was important to us that our attorney understood concerns as they relate to minority identities. Michael was we...ll versed with the impact of socio-political impact on minority communities. We have deep appreciation for the team's commitment.

Posted by Andy | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional

My husband and I hired Mike for my marriage-based green card case after reading reviews on this site, and the whole experience has been fantastic! From the initial phone consultation (I was living in a different state at the time) to when we finally received our green card, Mike and his team have alw...ays been extremely professional, diligent, and knowledgeable. Though I lived in a different state, working with Mike's team was super easy through our shared Dropbox, and Mike was always prompt in responding to our questions and making sure everything got taken care of in a timely matter. There were some bumps in our journey with delays in processing and with issuing my EAD, but Mike and his team were persistent in following-up with the USCIS until the issues got resolved. We were nervous about our green card interview, but Mike prepared us for it with a mock interview, which was very helpful. We are simply amazed with Mike's attention to detail, and in his skills in navigating through our complex immigration landscape during the Trump era. We have complete confidence in Mike and his team, and will definitely work with him again when it's time for my Naturalization application!

Posted by Vinayak | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly professional and Qualified Lawyer

I am pleased to say that I have experienced a very professional and excellent service from Mike and his team. He is very knowledgeable and confident in his area of expertise as an immigration lawyer. I had the opportunity to discuss my case with him personally and every discussion with him left me mo...re and more confident that my case was in the best hands. Mike and his team are very proactive and they made sure there are no gaps left in any of my application forms. Their professional approach did result in successful approval of my application.

Posted by Dan Beard | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An amazing Immigration Lawyer!

From our initial consultation with Mike to today, when my husband received his Permanent Resident Card, every experience with Mike and his team has been nothing short of amazing. Mike's professionalism is outstanding and his knowledge of the intricacies of immigration law is truly astounding. Additio...nally, his team was there with us every step of the way. We navigated the Parole in Place and the adjustment of status in a very short amount of time, and throughout the process we felt well prepared for every step. In today's current political climate, this process is even more stressful. Having Mike and his team there at our side made all of the difference for us. If you're in need of an Immigration Lawyer, take the time to meet Mike. You'll be thankful you did!

Posted by Alex | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An amazing legal Service!

When I started looking for legal advice and help with my immigration process, I visited around 4 different lawyers. For various reasons, I did not fell comfortable with any of them. I found Mike's information, along with excellent and believable reviews and his years of relevant, high- profile exper...ience, so I made an appointment. After our initial conversation, I felt like he was the right Lawyer to do the Job. No regrets at all. He is confident, he has a combination of the right experience and temperament to guide you through the legal maze. Thankfully, Jess was part of that team. She did an amazing job, organizing and gently pushing to get the supporting documents in before deadlines. They made the process streamlined, organized and efficient. After the interview, my case was delayed for more than a year, but Mike and Jess were always there to quickly answer my numerous concerns, doubts, and questions.

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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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Lindsay Fullerton

Immigration lawyer

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Mario Godoy

Immigration lawyer

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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