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 Helene | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you Michael!

Michael was an absolute dream to work with during our green card application process. He remained professional and extremely helpful throughout. It took much longer than normal for me to get my green card, and there were times where my husband and I felt hopeless and frustrated with the whole thing; ...but Michael was always there to answer all of our questions, walk us through all the steps of the application process, and help give us peace of mind when we needed it. We could not imagine going through this process without anyone other than Michael.

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 anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Mike and his team were great to work with. All of our questions were answered promptly, and we were thoroughly prepared for all possible outcomes to our case. Mike is an excellent advocate for all of his clients.

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.

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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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