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 Marivic | March 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best in the field - professional, expert, honesty and empathy

I've been a long time client and had consulted Mike and team to help me with my greed card. The case was complicated however, Mike took the time to review and weigh options. He looked at several factors to ensure I have the best chance to get good results. Honesty - he will tell you straight if ...you have a good chance at getting a green card considering your case including risks involved. This is rare - the team will not charge you more than what's necessary. Consulting appointment are not rounded up to an hour if you spent 15mins with him on a call. Expenses like flight/transport, per diem and accommodations for personal appearances were actually great and goes on the side of practicality. Empathy - you know that Mike and team are genuinely concerned not just because you are a client, but because they understand the struggle/challenges of people and family. Mike exudes positive attitude and look at the good in everything. Expertise - Mike knows his stuff. He over-prepares to get the result that he wants. During my interview, we had tons of supporting documents and he even volunteered some information to reinforce the case. Professionalism - commitment, confidence, dependability, professional presence and most of all... Honesty. I've been referring Mike and team to my friends and even my husband know and refer them to his colleagues with confidence. I cannot thank him enough for helping and guiding me throughout my journey. I wouldn't be able to get to this point without Mike and his teams' help!

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very grateful for patient, effective professionalism

Mike and his staff have been phenomenal. I can still remember being nervous about calling Mike for a consultation as I had never talked to a lawyer before and was worried about understanding the process. But Mike set my mind at ease as he was direct and to the point and very patient. His professional...ism made me very confident in his abilities and so, without hesitation we decided to enlist his services. Thanks to Mike and his team, the application process has been smooth and successful from the K1 visa to the two-year Conditional Permanent Residency and then, to the Permanent Resident Card. The entire process can be very daunting and confusing, but Mike and his team explained the process in simple-to-understand, direct language. They were very organized and efficient, making the process much less painful than it could be. Added to this, Mike and his team were always patient with our questions and concerns. In short, they made the process easier and perhaps more importantly made us feel confident about our application. Costs may seem somewhat prohibitive, but they are more than well worth it as a successful application is priceless. Plus, if like me you are a person who worries about details and whether something so important is done correctly, it is well worth having a professional guide you the entire way and put your mind at rest. We will always be very grateful to Mike and his team for all that they have done for us. They have really made our dreams come true after many long years of having to live apart and wait to be together. Thank you Mike and everyone!

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 Tulana | July 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer in Chicago !!

Mike is the best immigration lawyer and the LGBTQ representation in Chicago. I am so glad to him for accepting my gay asylum case and to be my Pro-Bono lawyer. He has a great ability to analyze the facts and give you the best solution. I am impressed with the way he and his staff treated me. They are... very polite and genuine. Mike, Michaela and his staff gave the individual attention to my case. Though I am 3 hours drive away from Chicago, it wasn't a problem for him. We communicated over the phone and through emails. We both worked very hard and finally, it paid off. My gay asylum case got granted. If Mike approves your case, that means you are in safe hands!

Posted by David | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney in Illinois

My husband and I hired Mike for a DACA to marriage-based green card application. Not only did Mike help us navigate the entire process from start to finish, but he pointed out ways that helped us save time and money while efficiently navigating the bureaucracy of different government departments. H...e clearly explained the entire process, and gave us peace of mind by letting us know just what our options were and what we should expect. I could not recommend Mike enough to anyone with a complex immigration case. He's truly one of the best.

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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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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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