This lawyer cannot be reviewed
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

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

21 years

100%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

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

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Michael R. Jarecki's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

173 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (173) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 16 - 20 of 98 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by David | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

They made the intimidating and complex feel smooth and simple.

I hired Mike to help with a US green card application – a process I was already in the midst of but realized I wanted some guidance. Mike and his firm were truly excellent: quick to respond, clear and thorough. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone.

Posted by Andy | June 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and expert service

Michael has helped my case from work visa, Green Card and all the way to Naturalization. Highly recommended for his professional service.

Posted by David | March 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent support from the Jarecki team made the process worry-free.

Mike & the Jarecki Law team worked with us on my wife's change of status/permanent residence process. They were diligent in helping us understand the process and ensuring our materials were prepared properly and delivered successfully. The group's experience and familiarity with the system made the... process much less complicated and time-consuming than we expected it to be. When work required us to relocate to a new state prior to our interview, the team made sure our case continued unimpeded in our new area. The preparation Mike provided for us during the final steps greatly alleviated any unease we had walking into the interview which ultimately resulted in the positive outcome we were hoping for. We are grateful to have had a smooth experience with what could have otherwise been an anxiety-inducing and confusing ordeal.

Posted by James | November 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Client who is a Lawyer

As a practicing attorney, I know the practice of law is about more than just understanding the law. Mike and his team excel in a number of these additional areas including excellent case management, plain English explanations of complicated issues, and a calm, controlled demeanor for topics that are ...inherently stressful for his clients. After seeing the team’s work on a visa and a green card, I’d highly recommend hiring Mike for your immigration matters.

Posted by Aman | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration attorney around

Mike helped me and my wife apply for my permanent residence. I was really impressed by Mike's depth of immigration knowledge and experience. We could feel that he deeply cared about our case and paid attention to the details. After the first interview, we were asked to return for a second intervie...w. When we arrived for the second interview, we were told that our file was not there and we should return at a later date. Mike took the lead and got proof from one of the personnel of our attendance. To our surprise, a few months later, we received a denial notice saying that we never showed up for the second interview. My wife felt deep anxiety until Mike swiftly contacted USCIS, showed proof of attendance and gave us assurance that we will follow up further with the agency to get status on the progress. Had he not attained the proof, we would not have been able to prove our attendance. We were approved a couple of weeks later. We feel lucky to have found Mike. He and his team really know their stuff and we will continue working with Mike for all our future immigration needs. Highly highly recommended!!

See All Client Reviews

Michael R. Jarecki's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Michael
Robert Aaron Perkins headshot
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."

Jon C. Walker headshot
Jon Walker

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an exceptionally knowledgeable immigration attorney."

Joseph Andrew Brabender IV headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Lindsay Marine Fullerton headshot
Lindsay Fullerton

Immigration lawyer

Mario A. Godoy headshot
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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution