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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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 Gaston | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great professional team

We hired Mike for my green card application. Mike and his team responded to every question we had via email or phone and scheduled a meeting to talk about the details and practice the interview with USCIS. They provided us guidance to obtain the documents and submitted them to the Uscis system, which... was very helpful, we couldn't have made that without their assistance. The team also informed us about the duration of each stage of the process. It feels great to know you can rely on Mike in such an stresfull process as obtaining the visa. I totally reccomend Mike and his team.

Posted by Ricky and Ram | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mike is pure awesomeness

My husband and I received legal services from Mike Jarecki and the experience was phenomenal. Attention to our case was present at all times and we are very happy and pleased with the entire process this far. Our case was well prepared, 1 year later and my husband got the green card, today. Super exc...ited for my husband to start the new chapter as a US person. Thank you Mike. Keep up the great work.

Posted by Sohinee and Nathan | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer in Chicagoland: Knowledgeable, Thorough, Professional and Compassionate

My husband's friend, a lawyer, recommended Mike. We are so glad that we took her advice and contacted him. He successfully handled our case.There are two reasons why we feel so positively about him. 1. While our case was not complicated, we came to him after an especially troubling experience with ...the attorney selected by my workplace. From our first consultation to the end of the successful process, he was knowledgeable, informed about changes in policies and regulations at USCIS, and transparent. He communicated with us promptly and responded to our questions thoroughly, and clarified our confusions. He is attentive to detail and had clear instructions about the documents necessary to make our case. His overview of what to expect in the interview made us feel prepared and eased our anxieties about the process. It was invaluable to have him present in the room during our interview. 2. Being an immigrant, especially a non-white one, can be challenging. But Mike and his staff treated us with respect, patience, and kindness. Going through the immigration process is nerve-wracking but Mike and his team made it as stress-free as possible.

Posted by Michael | August 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

AMAZING. SIMPLY THE BEST

We approached Michael R. Jarecki with a very difficult case. He was very professional and did not just take our case. He listened to my full account and after thinking about it, he took my case. He was truly not in it just for the money. the whole team was always contacting me,and asking me any quest...ions they had to help on my case. They were very thorough with every minute detail. And that left me feeling confident every step of the way. They did not push me or stress me out. which made me feel at ease while taking to them. Some one is always on the line to pick up your calls and answer any questions you have. I am very confident to say that this team of attorneys is the best out there.

Posted by Patricia and AnaGabriela Robles | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best LGBTQ representation in Illinois!

We found Mike through an online search to find representation for my wife's case which was extremely complicated. Previously, we were starting the process with an attorney who's staff was incredibly rude and we dropped them immediately upon meeting Mike Jarecki and his team. With Mike and his team, w...e were treated with the utmost respect throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer any questions and to support us through the process for my wife's permanent residency application. We had great success during the immigration interview; Mike was cool, calm and collected while answering some of the questions that were being asked by the immigration officer. He spoke up on our behalf when we needed him to and we always felt supported and safe under his representation. Thank you Mike and Cris for your immense support and professionalism throughout this very sensitive process. You have truly changed our lives and we will never forget your kindness and support. From beginning to end, we completed our entire process and were approved within 100 days. Thank you!

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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

Immigration lawyer

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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

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