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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Practice Area

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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 Maureen | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

All around excellence

We went to Mike and his team in order to assist with my spousal visa and immigration to the United States. Every step of the way they were consummate professionals who were quick to respond, clear with guidance and instructions, and attentive to the entire process. We feel completely confident in the...ir handling of our case, making the experience significantly less stressful. We cannot thank this group enough for their kindness and expertise.

Posted by Nicolás | September 07, 2016 | Immigration

Successful results with work visa

I am so glad that I found Mike and selected him to assist me in the process of obtaining a work visa. I was impressed from the very beginning; he took the time to read every detail of my intake form so as to maximize the benefit of our first Skype consultation. Throughout the process, he was extremel...y professional, knowledgeable and straightforward. His advice and guidance were essential in making the right decisions. I recommend him wholeheartedly. By the way, I love my new job in California!

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful Results with RFE and NPT for I-94

Our family is really happy that our cases were approved and we have received green cards after we got RFEs and hired Mike as new attorney and Mike filed Nunc Pro Tunc (NPT) to fix old I-94 issues . I am really thankful to Mike for the wonderful job done and really positive and brilliant way of handli...ng the case by putting each and every point and detail which can matter and to Jessica for best coordination in this process. All the credit goes to your team for the successful results and fair fee rate for such excellent service.

Posted by Myrna P. Carrier | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Change of status I-485

I am so lucky that Atty Michael Jarecki help me proccess my change of status I-485 application that has been pending for almost 5 years. My husband and I had no knowledge on how to solve our case. Without his help, I think until now I can not get my residency status. I thank God for meeting Mike J...arecki. He is so detailed and organized in gathering facts and evidences used for supporting documents. Though my case is so complicated and yet he did it and nailed it. My life becomes easier, no more stress cause after he handled my case, within a year, I already saw the light at the end of the tunnel. With his help, little by little I got SS number, drivers license and most importantly I got a decent job. He is very polite and considerate. Straight forward, very transparent in dealing with evidences. Very knowledgeable, dependable and reliable. Now, I am officially a resident of the United States of America. A miilion thanks to Atty. Michael Jarecki.

Posted by Paul | June 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend you choose Team Jarecki!

Michael and his team did a fantastic job of guiding my spouse and I through the application process for Change of Status, giving us examples of the sorts of documentation to collect and attending the interview along with us. He and his team are extremely thorough, friendly and . . . patient. (Espec...ially for a guy like me that asks the same question 3 times.) High praise for everyone in the office who did a brilliant job of helping us to understand a relatively complicated process. The green card, by the way, arrived just today! <insert sigh of relief here> Thank you Michael. You and your team made this process relatively painless.

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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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