Michelle Giawaya Neal

Michelle Giawaya Neal

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

20 East Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650, Chicago, IL

About Michelle

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Removal Hearings Family -based immigration

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 35 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1990

Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelle Giawaya Neal

20 East Jackson Blvd., Suite 1650, Chicago, IL, 60604

The Law Offices of Michelle Neal

55 E Jackson Blvd Ste 325, Chicago, IL, 60604-4187

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29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great immigration lawyer

If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Michelle is truly amazing. Not only she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field - she is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case as her own. She is always available via email or phone, ...answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - she is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. She will not just collect your money and forget about your case - she will be in touch, guiding you through the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Michelle as my lawyer and highly recommend to use her services if you need help in your immigration process.

Posted by Gamelia | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Thoughtful, Skilled Attorney

Whether your immigration situation is straight forward or complicated, the US immigration system is extremely complicated and even the most intelligent, educated immigrants can be tripped up and find their cases denied. In order to successfully navigate the US immigration system one requires an attor...ney like Michelle Neal. Michelle has a thorough knowledge of US immigration law and processes. Her attention to detail, preparing me for my interview, ensuring I had all of the required documents ready, and much more was invaluable. With her help I sailed through the process smoothly and easily. I would highly recommend her as an attorney, because to her, you won't be "just another case". She will put in the research and work to ensure that your case has the best possible outcome. If you need a thoughtful, skilled attorney who will handle your case with the utmost care and professionalism, then Michelle Neal MUST be your choice!

Posted by Liz | June 26, 2019 | Immigration

Help with green card

Michelle was so kind to speak to my fiancé and me after work hours. She was very knowledgeable about the process of obtaining a green card and walked us through each step we need to take, when to do it, and how long it will take. I feel much more comfortable about going through this process after spe...aking with her. And I know if I have anymore follow up questions, she will be happy to answer them. If we end up using an attorney for the process, we will definitely use her.

Posted by CeRue | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration expert

I want to take the time to highly recommend Attorney Neal. She provides one on one attention personable expert knowledge for all of my immigration needs from H1B to permanent residency and adjustment of status/citizenship. No middle man - small firm, high touch experience. With all the different re...quirements and changes for each filing. I had a complicated and Attorney Neal took the time to review each step and give a realistic time line. I was very pleased with my experience and success of my cases based on her advice and preparation.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

Pan African Association

Board Member

Education

1988

Rutgers Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Goucher College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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