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 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 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.

Posted by Julie and Blanca | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mike is a phenomenal lawyer!!!

We have never written a review before but this time we must. Mike and his staff (Jessica Walstrum) did an awesome job with our case. We are from different states and it didn't make any difference in our interaction, any concerns or questions were answered in a timely manner, they were always courteou...s and professional. When we met with him we knew he was the right one to help us. Ours was a marriage immigration case. Mike guided us through the process from step one to the approval of the green card. It didn't seem that our interview went very well, this is when Mike shined and reassured us and made us feel at ease in a very stressful situation. He was right. Love won. Mike is a very honest and exceptional lawyer that we would highly recommend to anyone and everyone who needs an immigration lawyer. Another job well done Mike (Jessica). Thank you so much. Thank you for everything you did, you guys ROCK!

Posted by Effah Ameyaw | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Brilliant & Exceptionally the best

Many immigration lawyers were recommended to me. I met a few of them & decided to use Mike for my immigration needs & it paid off very well. I had two immigration interviews & he was there with me on both occasions. I remember the second interview which lasted an hour or more; it was tough as the o...fficer was being hard on me. I felt at ease & had more confident when Mike requested to speak with me & said, "Effah, u doing good. I just want u to keep on like that". As the case lingers on, he kept in touch & kept telling exactly what to do to avoid the avoidable. I highly recommend him to anyone & I certainly will tell friends & family about his excellent work as a brilliant immigration attorney.

Posted by Lourdes | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Above and Beyond

Mike and his team helped us in a difficult immigration case to reunite my brother with his wife. He and his staff were exceptional. They were available online, on the phone and even skyped with us to help us through the grueling process and endless paperwork. He was timely and organized. they wal...ked us through every single step of the way and now my brother is reunited with his wife for the holidays after a 10 year separation. These guys truly do care for their clients and go above and beyond to help.

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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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