Michael R. Jarecki

I was referred to Mike’s firm for a second opinion by a close friend; he had had a successful result on a very complex asylum case. My case was also complicated. I was applying for asylum while under a J visa. Not only that, I had been on that visa for more than five years. The day we went for the co...nsultation we decided Mike had to represent us. Let me go back and give you more insight into our story. Our former lawyer was very knowledgeable, had a lot of experience, and had favorably taken care of my own brother’s and sister’s visa issues. However, he had little to no expertise in cases like ours. He never confessed that to me, but it became evident after our first two meetings. I was not entirely comfortable putting my family’s future on his hands. That was when we explored the possibility for a second opinion. From the very beginning, everything went smoothly with Mike. Besides being kind, soft-spoken, caring, and professional, Mike demonstrated to be a very skilled attorney. His team especially Edward did an excellent job guiding us through this complicated process. The day of the interview Mike paid attention to every word. At the end of the interview, he brought up to the officer several details that were missed and would have harmed us if not discussed. In the end, our asylum was granted. We will be grateful for life to Mike, Edward, and all his team for helping us. We don’t need to be scared anymore. Thank you!

We couldn’t thank Mike and his team enough for their hard work, expertise and dedication. My husband and I live in NJ and we went to a few immigration attorneys in the area but no one was able to help us out because of the complexity of our case. Mike accepted our case and made us feel at ease from... the first time consulting with him. Mike always had our best interest and stayed on top of everything which made us feel very comfortable. He came up with the best strategy and solution for us, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. He is incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and caring. Mike is a true professional and we highly recommend him to everyone.

Mike is the best immigration lawyer and the LGBTQ representation in Chicago. I am so glad to him for accepting my gay asylum case and to be my Pro-Bono lawyer. He has a great ability to analyze the facts and give you the best solution. I am impressed with the way he and his staff treated me. They are... very polite and genuine. Mike, Michaela and his staff gave the individual attention to my case. Though I am 3 hours drive away from Chicago, it wasn't a problem for him. We communicated over the phone and through emails. We both worked very hard and finally, it paid off. My gay asylum case got granted. If Mike approves your case, that means you are in safe hands!

Mike and team came to the rescue in what I considered a very devastating situation. My then fiancé now wife, was detained when trying to enter the country. Mike put everything into perspective and gave us different options on how to approach this. He worked with us and helped us prepare for worse cas...e scenarios. My wife ended up having her K-1 Visa approved and was able to come to the US! I will forever be grateful for the wonderful service provided by Mike and his team. The absolute most professional, efficient, knowledgeable and accessible team to work with.

After speaking to / interviewing several immigration attorneys in Chicago who were incredibly underwhelming I had the immense good fortune to come across Mike and his team. Throughout what is probably one of the most stressful legal processes anyone can go through, Mike's handling of the process was ...expert. Communication was easy, scheduling appointments was easy, advice was first class and Mike ensured that we were fully prepared. I am so grateful for Mike's brilliant handling of my case and now I have successfully obtained my Green Card.