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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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 | May 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful results with great professionalism, patience and friendliness!

We cannot express enough how extremely pleased we have been with the services of Michael R. Jarecki Law Office. Our K1 fiancé application was successfully approved without any delays, and we received the green card surprisingly quickly – All this despite the daunting application process further comp...licated by a few challenging issues in our particular situation. Mike and his staff (Jess) handled our specific case with great professionalism and extensive experience, guiding us confidently through every step of the arduous process with meticulous care while being very friendly, polite and patiently responsive to our questions and worries. We are greatly indebted to Mike and his staff for helping us to realize our long-awaited dream of being together after over a decade of waiting. Thank you very much!

Posted by Jalin | May 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent and Professional Immigration lawyer

Mike and his team were very professional and thorough in their services for my parent's immigration application. They helped me and my parents through every step of the application process in a patient and reliable manner. I highly recommend him and plan to use him for when my parents plan to become ...citizens.

Posted by Anthony | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Big Deal

Getting married is a big decision. Adding the challenge of applying to immigrate your fiancé from a foreign country to the US to this equation and you have a situation you don't want to DIY or be without experienced legal support. We were very fortunate that when we embarged on this journey, we w...ere referred, by a good friend, to Mike Jarecki. It was one of the best introductions we ever made. The whole process was long and complicated, but Mike and his great team made navigating through the immigration protocol, procedures and requirements a smooth and manageable experience. They were very professional, thorough and provided clear explanations, walking us through what we needed to do and why. Finding the best lawyer is a big deal. We selected Mike and today we are married and together here in the US. A big accomplishment. Thanks Mike.

Posted by Brian Sullivan | April 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Attorney!

I’ve been an attorney for over 25 years and have hired many other attorneys during that time for both personal matters and matters related to the businesses I’ve served as in-house counsel. Of the numerous attorneys I’ve worked with in the past, Mike is one of the very best. He is highly intelligent,... professional, fair, and passionate about providing clients with the best service as well as staying at the forefront of immigration law. I’ve known him for about eight years and he was highly recommended to me by a business partner whose former employer had hired him with excellent results. Several years ago, I also referred a friend of mine to him who ended up hiring him to get a green card for her husband. She told me Mike did a great job for them. In 2014, my wife and I petitioned USCIS to have all the conditions of my wife’s permanent residency removed. Initially, I prepared the application and supporting documents, and filed them with USCIS. However, even though I completed the application forms correctly and provided all the information requested, we ran into problems with USCIS requiring additional evidentiary proof in order to meet the requirements for approval. That’s when we hired Mike. He made a number of recommendations to improve our petition by adding certain additional evidence and providing further explanation to USCIS about our personal finances. Mike and his team filed the additional evidence with USCIS along with a lengthy letter from him that further explained why our petition should be granted. About two weeks later, USCIS approved the petition without comment. I was totally surprised by how quickly USCIS responded to Mike’s submission. The lesson here is that Mike and his team are thoroughly familiar with USCIS practices, procedures, and nuances, and as a result, were able to quickly and efficiently get my wife’s petition granted. Right or wrong, I think USCIS also gives petitions like ours greater credibility when they are submitted by an experienced and respected immigration attorney like Mike. Needless to say when it came time for my wife to submit her petition to become a U.S. citizen, we hired Mike again. He reviewed our petition, made some changes to it, prepped my wife for the interview with USCIS, and attended the actual interview with her. My wife passed the interview on the first go-round and is now a proud U.S. citizen. Thanks again Mike.

Posted by Amber | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Professionalism and a Wizard at the Navigating the Immigration System.

I can't say enough about Attorney Jarecki. My Spouse and I had an uphill battle before us. Mike took the lead and we were never steered wrong. My Fiance ( at the time) and I were denied 2 times by an embassy overseas. Attorney Jarecki, new what we needed to do and when we needed to do it. We had to g...o down an entirely different path to appeal the last rejection notice. Mike, went above and beyond to make sure I understood what we were in for. Needless to say, we prevailed. I know that with any other lawyer this would not have gotten this far. He is amazing! It was a time and excruciating process but Attorney Jarecki new exactly what to do. I think he is by far the best I have ever encountered. In the end after 2 denials at the embassy overseas, we were finally approved! I owe this all to the wizard of an Attorney Mr. Jarecki is. I will use him for all of my immigration needs in the future. He and his team do a great job keeping you informed and answering any questions that you have that might arise.I would encourage ANYONE looking for immigration needs to contact Attorney Jarecki. Because of him my family is whole and reunited. I know he cares about each and every case he takes on. Ours was difficult from the beginning but, that didn't stop him. I truly can't say enough wonderful things about him and his understanding of the immigration system.

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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

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Mario Godoy

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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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