Young Ah Ri

Young Ah Ri

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1142, Chicago, IL

About Young

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

A. Immigrant Visa ** Family-based Immigration (Spouse, Parents, Children, Siblings/ Child Status Protection Act/ VAWA for Victims of Domestic Violence) ** Employment-based Immigration (NIW; Professionals with Advanced Degree Persons with Extraordinary Ability; Outstanding Scholars; Multinational CEO/Mangers) ** EB-5 Investor Immigration B. Non-Immigrant Visa Change of Status; Consular Processing Visitor, Investor, Student, H-1B worker, L-1 transferee, Entertainer

21 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Young Ah Ri, P.C.

53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1142, Chicago, IL, 60604

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Young Ah Ri's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

114 Client Reviews

Posted by Eucheria Ubiebi | December 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service

My family experience with The office of Young Ah Ri and was amazingly good. They helped my husband with his green card and consular processing for my family. During the processing period, they are pro active and responsive They went above and beyond in the process. The service they provided is more... value than what they charge. My family is now here and I will recommend their service.

Posted by Ali Gazain | August 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best counsel you can have

We’re incredibly grateful to the Law Office of Young Ri for helping us through our green card process. From the beginning, Young was thorough, thoughtful, and truly dedicated. She paid attention to every detail and made sure we felt confident and informed at every step. Honestly, once she took on our... case, we didn’t have to worry about a thing—she handled everything with such professionalism and care. A special thank you also goes to her assistant Amanda, who was always quick to respond and so helpful anytime we had questions. It made a big difference knowing we could count on her support throughout the process. Thanks to their amazing work, our marriage-based green card was approved in just two months. We’re so thankful for everything they did for us and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Young Ri and her team to anyone needing immigration help. They truly went above and beyond.

Posted by Francisca | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent, professional, and can execute favorable results.

She is one AMAZING lawyer! Professional, competent, and timely with updates on my husband's case. We wished we have known her 20+ years ago before our "three previous lawyers" who failed to deliver but thank God and Young that my husband finally received his citizenship this year. Young went extra m...ile to help clear identity theft mixed up in my husband's immigration record. When one of the previous lawyers said "it sounds like your situation is really tough" *we do have a record of this*, Young worked diligently to get through our case and delivered favorable results.

Posted by Dwayne | April 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of the Law Office of Young Ah Ri

I cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional service I received from the Law Office of Young Ah Ri and her team. From the very beginning, it was clear that this was not just another law office—this was a team committed to navigating even the most complex, tedious, and demanding legal terrain wi...th precision, professionalism, and an unwavering work ethic. The staff is friendly and ready to help, always putting me first. This shows their dedication to providing legal support experience. The legal process was long, often exhausting, and filled with moments that required intense attention to detail and strategic thinking. Throughout it all, Young Ah Ri and her team demonstrated not only mastery of the law but also a deep sense of dedication. She and her team were prepared every day to answer questions, emails, give updates, and advice on the way forward with diligence and integrity, putting in the kind of hard, meticulous work that many might overlook—but which ultimately made all the difference. What truly stood out to me was how helpful and human the entire experience felt, even when things got difficult. Despite the complexity and occasional mental blockage on my part, I always felt seen, heard, and supported. Young Ah Ri was not just my attorney; she became a trusted advocate—clear in communication, thoughtful in approach, and always prepared to go the extra mile. In the end, it wasn’t just the outcome that mattered—it was how confidently I could rely on her and her team through every step. I am deeply grateful for her help and would recommend the Law Office of Young Ah Ri to anyone in need of not only legal expertise but also genuine care and tenacity. Today, I stand in victory with my citizenship certificate. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience and super fast green card process.

I wholeheartedly recommend Young and her team. From the initial consultation to the final outcome, she demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise. Her personable approach and thorough preparation were evident from the start, setting her apart from other professionals I consulted. Young took... the time to understand my unique situation and helped me choose the most suitable application path. Her guidance was invaluable, and her ability to explain complex processes clearly was reassuring. We agreed on a fair flat fee that covered all necessary aspects of my case, and she provided detailed explanations of what to expect throughout the process. What truly impressed me was the efficiency and speed with which my case was handled. From initial contact to receiving my green card, the process was remarkably swift—less than a year. This was a testament to her expertise and proactive approach. Throughout the journey, Young was consistently available to address any questions or concerns I had. Her accessibility and responsiveness gave me peace of mind, which is invaluable during such a critical process. If you're seeking a reliable and compassionate immigration lawyer who will be there for you every step of the way, I highly recommend Young.

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Young Ah Ri's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maxine Weiss Kunz

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Young for 15 years and her high standards have not waivered during that time. She is bright and hardworking for her clients. I always trust when I refer a potential client to Young that they are in very good hands. I endorse her!"

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"Young is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."

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Anita Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community. Compassionate and dedicated."

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Jason Pietryga

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Gary Brod

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and highly regarded in the legal community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Young Ah Ri is a skilled and effective immigration law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of her clients."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Michael Harrington

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ri provides accurate immigration advice on immigration questions that run the full spectrum of immigration law: employment, removal, family, visa extensions, travel.... If you have an immigration issue then you need an attorney with the answers at her fingertips. Attorney Ri is such an attorney and I endorse her without reservation."

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Megan Lantz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Young Ah Ri demonstrates thorough knowledge of the complexity of immigration law."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

""No fake smiles, no fancy stuff, no unnecessary self marketing. Facts and results." This quotation of one of Young Ah Ri client's reviews speaks for itself. It is evident form her client's reviews that knowledge, respect and professionalism are Attorney Ri's key qualities, which fact makes me glad to embrace the the opportunity to endorse her."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Ms. Young Ah Ri has a fine-tuned instinct for analyzing issues in immigration law. In my opinion, she is one of Chicago's excellent immigration attorneys."

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Ivan Raevski

Immigration lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jinna Kang

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As a family law practitioner, I often am faced with complex immigration law issues. Through a well-established Korean-American online community, I came to learn of Ms. Ri and have had the pleasure to work with her on several complex immigration law issues in the past. I have found that Ms. Ri is not only highly knowledgeable in her area of practice but also passionate about her work, and I would highly recommend Ms. Ri to anyone who is in need of an immigration attorney."

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Catherine Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know her for 12 years. She is a lawyer armed with knowledge and experience, along with excellent judgement."

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Jeffrey Marks

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her since law school and throughout her years of practice and find her to be intelligent, diligent, and above all else, a fantastic attorney. If you have any need of an attorney for an immigration matter, or for any other type of matter where a Korean fluent attorney may be of service, Young Ah Ri would be a terrific choice."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

2004

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

2002

Merit Scholarship Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Young Ah Ri

Associations

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2013

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Graduate school, Sogang University

MS - Master of Science

1998

Sogang University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Medical Conference

Immigration Options for Physicians

Languages

Korean

Japanese

English

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