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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Showing 31 - 35 of 42 reviews | Character & Conduct

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 Masuzyo | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service

I have worked with a few lawyers in Chicago, Michael is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! He is very professional, thorough and efficient. He is very considerate, and not just about making money. He has worked with me on 2 cases and both were approved with no issues at all. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND him!!!!!!!!

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 Hazem | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Greatest Immigration Lawyer!

I hired Mike in 2013 to help with my petition application for immigration for my parents. The process was straight forward and Mike and his staff were very helpful in obtaining all the necessary documents and forms. They also guided my parents before their interviews and set up conference calls with ...them and with the NVC. We hit a couple of snags with the NVC since my family is from a Middle Eastern country and if it weren't for Mike, the applications would still be pending. We have since completed the process. Mike and his staff are very professional. It was really a great experience working with a very motivated, young and aggressive attorney who will work as hard as he possible can to make sure the process goes as smooth as possible. Mike would promptly respond or call back with any questions or concerns that we had during this process. Mike will always be my "to-go-to" attorney for any immigration issues that I may need in the future. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration

My partner and I were referred to Michael by a law firm. In the very first discussion, Michael advised us as to the process we would go through - the steps and the timeframe - for my partner to come to the US and for us to marry. As we had lived in several countries, we encountered a number of addi...tional document requirements which Michael and his staff led us through - patiently and in detail. With out hesitation, we would recommend Michael. He made a dream come true.

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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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