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

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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 Karen | May 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend!! Marriage Based - Green Card

We had a great experience with Michael and his team. They were always very helpful and thorough with their explanations for all of our questions. Michael effectively prepared us for the interview and accompanied us to it. It went smoothly! I would definitely recommend his legal services.

Posted by SK | April 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney

Mike is the best immigration attorney in Chicago. Mike is very knowledgeable, patient, thorough, professional, caring, trustworthy and straightforward. He is skilled in analyzing the facts of your case to give you the best solution to win your case. I haven't met an immigration attorney as knowledgea...ble as Mike. I had a wonderful experience with Mike and his team. Jerome the senior paralegal is hardworking, organized, kind, caring professional and has great attention to detail. Jerome was always there for me whenever I had any question about my case. I appreciate all the hard work done by Mike and his senior paralegal Jerome which led to a positive outcome on my case. I am very grateful to Mike and Jerome. In conclusion, Mike is the best immigration attorney out there and you should retain Mike and his team if you want the best outcome for your case.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Kind and knowledgeable

Mike helped me end 9 years of PAINFUL WAIT! Mike filed a mandamus lawsuit on my behalf to compel the USCIS to respond. After 2 months (FINALLY) they approved my green card! For the last 9 years USCIS never made a decision on my multiple applications! They simply piled them and never explained wh...at or why!! The only response I used to receive was “your case is in-line to be reviewed by an officer, we will notify you when a decision is made” It was painful and frustrating long long wait!! One day I asked a USCIS CS on the phone “how long I should keep calling for service requests? Every time you tell me to wait for another 60 days and nothing happens!”, and with cold blood she said “FOREVER” Another time I went for an info-pass appointment and the officer said with angry eyebrows “WHY YOU ARE IN A HURRY?!”, this was after 4 years of my initial application! This was a LONG nightmare for me, my wife and our 3 daughters that just came to an end!

Posted by Ismail Baker | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Most Trusted Attorney.

I have been a client of Attorney Jarecki for 5 years. When I was living abroad with my US citizen spouse, Mike provided the most professional assistance to have a smooth, conflict free immigration process to the United States in the most challenging times for immigration. Two years after I arrived to... the US , Mike helped me file for I-751 to lift the conditions off my residency to obtain a 10 year green card, at the time I was living in Seattle, Washington, and I had some challenges in my case. Mike was able to fly over to Seattle from Chicago, IL to attend the interview with me after preparing me for it. Mike provided the most competent representation in front of the immigration officer during the interview. He was able to participate in the conversation when necessary which resulted in the approval of my permanent residency as of the same day of the interview.

Posted by Maitri | July 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Team, quick responding and diligent

I highly recommend Mike based on my experience. Mike and his team (worked closely with Jerome) handled my employment based immigration case successfully. This firm took care of my work visa to permanent residency in a very professional manner. From the first time communication, I found him very quick... responding, thorough, straight forward and knowledgeable. I feel Mike prepared a very solid petition by dedicating his time, in-depth knowledge and considering all key points of my background. I am grateful to this firm for achieving this milestone in my life and recommend to anyone 0for immigration related tasks.

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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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