Licensed for 30 years

State IL

Acquired 1993

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Kevin Lawrence Dixler

Immigration Attorney at Chicago, IL

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Smart and Responsible

I've met many lawyers for my H1-b denial. Kevin is the best and far better than the others. While others mostly keep boasting and just want me to hire them for the appeal, Kevin read my denial letter word by word and explained the reason and consequences carefully to me. He stayed to the truth and gave me realistic advices. He then prepared the document for me that did significant help to solve my issue. His advice is based on fact and logic rather than boasts and blind confidence. I will definitely choose him for my future immigration issues and will recommend him to my friends.

I totally recommend Kevin

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Immigration

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Our office promotes its practice in family immigration, Federal Court Immigration litigation, criminal removal/deportation, naturalization, and deferred inspection. We limit our business immigration practice to complex processing and litigation issues.
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30 years, 7,380 cases

CANDID, EXPERIENCED, THOUGHTFUL, AND REASONABLE IMMIGRATION, NATURALIZATION, AND VISA ADVICE. OFFICE IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR U.S.C.I.S. AN APPOINTMENT OR ZOOM CONFERENCE MAY BE ALL THAT IS NEEDED. CALL NOW!

Mr. Dixler specializes in immigration, visa law, citizenship and related matters since 1993. He is a 29 year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He now serves on the AILA Chicago Chapter’s liaison committee between prosecutors and private attorneys practicing in the Chicago Immigration Courts. Mr. Dixler was nominated and named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the last nine consecutive years. Many are marriage-based and family immigration clients. However, he is experienced in all aspects of immigration and visa law. He has exceptional insight on cancellation of removal and waiver work.

Mr. Dixler represents those in Immigration Court facing asylum referrals, criminal deportation and challenging family matters, among other issues. Criminal defense attorneys contact him about the immigration consequences of a criminal record for their foreign born clients. He has significant experience with waivers of inadmissibility for crime, J-1 visas, misrepresentation, and unlawful presence. He has served as a speaker and writer for AILA on these topics, among others. Mr. Dixler successfully defends clients in the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and Federal Courts. He has filed successful lawsuits against the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in Federal Court to challenge unreasonable delays with adjudication, naturalization denials, and name checks. He is also functionally bilingual in Spanish. Mr. Dixler is a Native Chicagoan, who is originally from the Central Rogers Park neighborhood.

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Immigration Law Offices Of Kevin L Dixler

(312) 588-0500 Office

542 S. Dearborn St.

Suite 590

Chicago, IL, 60605-1573

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Posted by Jilei | February 1, 2018

Smart and Responsible

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Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2017

I totally recommend Kevin

I went to Kevin with a big immigration issue and urgency. He went to the root of the problem and solved really quick. He definitely knows what he is doing and he is very persistent. My consulted fees were subtracted from the hiring fees, so that was very nice. I had a very positive experience working with Kevin, so I will absolutely keep working with him.

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Posted by Stephen | April 17, 2023

Fantastic immigration lawyer

Kevin and Gazala were a pleasure to work with. They made the immigration process easy and even with a few bumps in the road we went successfully through the K-1 progress all the way to conditional green card. Can’t recommend Kevin’s office enough!

Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2022

Exceptional Lawyer

Mr. Dixler is an exceptional lawyer, from the day we started working together he has been nothing but a great resource and help. He patiently advised me and always kept me up to date all the way until I got my citizenship recently. Overall I am very happy with his services and would definitely recommend him for anyone who needs help with their case.

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Posted by Mian Toor | September 29, 2020

Excellent

I was Hopeless to be united with my Family wife and children in usa , Due to criminal charges ,i contacted Mr Dixler 2010 , he work about 3 weeks on my file and send me opinion letter and showed me Legal way to unite , thanks to him he was very kind , and experienced , and fee was very reasonable even he spent few hours without charging any thing , i have been living with my family in us since 2015 Thanks to him

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Posted by Kinga | January 13, 2020

Kevin L Dixler Law Office - Excellent Immigration Lawyer

I have known Mr. Kevin L Dixler for 15 years - originally, for my own marriage-based immigration proceedings, including removal of the 2-year home country residency requirement, temporary then final permanent residence proceedings, and finally, almost a decade later, my United States citizenship case - all with successful results; more recently we worked with his office for my father's permanent residence case - also successfully resolved in record 7 months, filing, biometrics, and approval/receipt of green card included! He, and his assistant, Gazala, have been outstanding to work with - they have a wealth of expertise, are professional, and caring. We always felt that we were more than clients to them - that they cared that our family stayed united. I strongly recommend Mr. Kevin L. Dixler's office for any immigration related case you, or your loved ones might have. He is a principled, honest, and recognized lawyer who's support will speed up your USCIS filing and resolution. Hiring him is money very well spent.

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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2019

Excellent job!

Gazala is the best! It was a good preparation of needed documents to establish my case. Mr. Dixler is a well experienced lawyer. Thank you for your time and effort!

Posted by Artur | July 30, 2019

Kevin is the best !

He solved my almost dead case as puzzle. He's the best of the best! Very recommend!!!

Posted by Kumaravel | March 16, 2018

Thankyou!!

I reached Mr.Kevin dixler for my dependents i485 processing on May 2017. Mr.Dixler could able to help me with providing all the necessary details with lots of patience and clarity. His assitant Gazala was also great in helping us to provide information on getting the necessary support documents. She always calls you about the progess of the case and next steps which makes you feel they never forgot you after filing and always be in touch professionally. When ever i call Mr.Dixler for any information they answer right back. My dependents I485 finally got approved Feb 2018. We are really happy and relieved from the stress. Thanks to Mr.Dixler and his assistant. We will definitely recommend Mr.Dixler for our friends, colleagues and to anyone for the immigration related assistance.

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Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017

Hired Attorney Dixler

2000-2001 I hired Attorney Dixler to represent my husband. Trust him, he gives solid legal advice and is a experienced immigration lawyer. I would hire him again if needed and would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.

Response from Kevin Dixler February 20, 2017

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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2015

Immigration advice session

Kevin called me back less than 5 minutes after I had made my payment online for a consultation. I can't put into words how extremely helpful he was. He answered every question that I had, as well as giving me a lot of extra information that was relevant. Talking to Kevin settled my mind entirely and made me feel a lot more comfortable with my current situation. If I need immigration advice or aid in the future I will 100% be contacting him.

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Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2015

Immigration advice session

I received valuable advice. Answers to my questions were detailed and well explained. Great experience overall!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2015

Immigration advice session

Excellent guidance.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2015

Immigration advice session

Extremely satisfied

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015

Immigration advice session

To the point and detailed explanation without running around the bush.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015

Immigration advice session

Very knowledgeable and helpful. Really took the time to assist and offer next steps. I highly recommend you seek his expertise.

Posted by Leisha | December 21, 2015

Highly recommend!!

I had a complicated case, I had to do my research and choose the best attorney for me. I had a 10min consultation with another attorney and left more worried then what I went in. I came across Kevin Dixler and was impressed with his profile and genuinely had a good feeling. I immediately scheduled an appointment and was pleasantly supprises with how well I was treated! They spent hours with me going through my situation, they told me some of their experiences, the attorney even told me stories about his personal life, and even advised me in mine! I literally felt important and at ease, they were both very down to earth and really good to talk to! I left feeling great and confident and this carried on through out the process. They would always answer my phone calls and I never felt rushed. They are very maticulous as they really do take pride in everything they do. I will use them again for sure!!

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Posted by Yulia | December 11, 2015

Thank you Mr. Dixler!

It's been a few years since I hired Mr. Dixler. He and his assistant are very efficient and knowledgeable. I called the office the last minute before my interview and I was able to get a hold of Mr. Dixler directly and explain him my complicated situation. I am so grateful I called him. There is no doubt I would go back to their office.

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Posted by Irena | August 4, 2015

Wonderful job!

I contacted Mr. Dixler and his office with a very complicated case and very limited time. From the time of consultation to sending the paperwork to Immigration him and his office did miracles for me. Mr. Dixler was always available thru phone call or email. I have contacted lawyers before him, that did paid consultation with me and never followed up or took on the case. I highly recommend! If it wasn't for him taking on my case I would have had to leave the country in September this year.

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Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2015

Knowledgeable and by far the best!

I hired Mr. Dixler as our immigration lawyer in our filing (I-485) and I'm glad that we did. We was very relieved to see how Mr. Dixler has extreme knowledge of this process and was open and honest and made my wife and I feel confident. We never had any point in our case where we did not understand what was happening or what to expect, he even prepped us for our immigration interview and exactly what to expect. We filed on March and got our interview on July which was great and got accepted on the day of the interview couple of hours later. This was definitely the best interaction that I've had with an immigration attorney and I would definitely recommend him!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Principal
Law Offices of Kevin L. Dixler
1993 - Present

Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1992

University of Illinois, Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988

University of Illinois, Chicago
BS - Bachelor of Science
1988

Legal Cases

Sanchez v. Holder, et. al., 1:12 cv 06484
settled for plaintiff without defendant answer, dismissed with prejudice by Plaintiff after Oath Ceremony

Chruscik v. Dorchoff, 11 cv 120
U.S.C.I.S. agreed to vacate and approve Naturalization

Mozdzen v. Holder, 622 F.3d 680 (7th Cir. 2010)
Overuled with dicta on other issues and issued as a precedent.

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Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)
Member
2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Greater Chicago chapter)
Active Member
1993 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Associates (Chicago C
Office of the Principal Legal Counsel Liaison Committee, Member
2021 - 2022

American Immigration Lawyers Association
USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee, Member
2018 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)
Member - Liaison Committee - ICE-Office of the Chief Counsel
2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)
Member, Ethics Sub-Committee
2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association
2017 Annual Conference Program Committee
2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)
Member, EOIR Liaison Committee
2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)
Ethics Committee, Member
2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Greater Chicago chapter)
Ethics and Unlawful Practice of Law, Co-Chair
2008 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association
National Waivers Committee, Committee Member
2006 - 2007

American Immigratrion Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter
Parliamentarian
2003 - 2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association
National Admissions and Removal Committee, Committee Member
2000 - 2001

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law Committee
Member
1993 - 2006

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Languages Spoken

Spanish

Urdu

Hindi

Ukrainian

Russian

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Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2023

Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2022

Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2021

Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters
2020

AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Super Lawyers
Thomson West Publishing
2019

Super Lawyers
Thomson West Publishing
2018

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2017

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2016

Super Lawyer
Thomson West Publishing
2015

Super Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
2014

Top Lawyers in Illinois
American Lawyer Media
2013

Special Recognition
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
1998

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Publications

Annual Conference Materials, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Naturalization and Citizenship Requirements, Updated with Phillip Hornik, et. al.
2017

AILA's Focus on Waivers Under the Immigration and Nationality Act
Contributor, not Author.
2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
The Most Compelling and Exigent Circumstances: Humanitarian Parole Requests Outside the Ports of Entry
2002

Speaking Engagements

2017 Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA
The End of the Road: Basics of Naturalization Applications, Fundamentals Track
2017

AILA Overcoming Naturalization Delays and Denials
Citizenship through Naturalization
2016

Annual Conference Nashville, TN
Some Kind of Trouble: Problem Issues in Naturalization Cases
2012

Immigration Law Fundamentals - Chicago
Introduction, Family-Based Visas, Victims of Crime and VAWA Seminars
2011

Interactive Legal Ethics 2010: Immigration Practitioners R U Ready?
Immigration Legal Ethics
2010

2nd Annual Ethics Conference
Client Contact, Management, Conflicts, Internet, and Social Networking Panel
2009

AILA's 2006 Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Mock Naturalization Interview
2006

The Berlin Wall: Inadmissibility, Waivers and Port of Entry Issues
Crimes - 212(h) Waivers of Inadmissibility
2005

AILA's 2002 Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Humanitarian Parole and Public Interest Parole - Is This Even Possible?
2002

AILA Chicago Chapter CLE
NSEERS Special Registration; Chicago Regulations and Memos
2002

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Attorney endorsements

Received (38)

Given (13)

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Bryan Reed

Immigration Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin has devoted his entire career to the practice of immigration. He maintains an impressive command of this area of law and keeps current on the legislative trends as they develop. Kevin is passionate about doing his best for his clients. I definitely recommend him."

David Larson

Immigration Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dixler is experienced and skillful. He is a longtime member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association."

Leonard Boyer

Immigration Attorney | Jan 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dixler is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

Michael LeMond

Unknown Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Martins Imudia

Immigration Attorney | Feb 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Glen Kotten

Immigration Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Other

"Hands down the best immigration lawyer you can find. Highly recommended!"

Mengjun Qiu

Immigration Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Dixler is knowledgeable and would stop at nothing to get the best results for his clients."

Michael Shabani

Immigration Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this Mr. Dixler. Kevin has been a colleague and a friend for many years and i am proud to endorse him. He is highly respected member of the bar and a frequent contributor to Avvo and immigration law. Talented, tough and thorough."

Svetlana Kaff

Immigration Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Dixler for his insightful and professional immigration advice on Avvo."

Sean Cleary

Immigration Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Hovanes Margarian

Immigration Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John O'Brien

Immigration Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Daniel Tam

Unknown Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

Joseph Caraccio

Immigration Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to immigration questions are always insightful. He is very knowledgable of immigration law."

Michael Gerace

Immigration Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeff Khurgel

Immigration Attorney | Jul 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've enjoyed reading Kevin's spot-on answers on Avvo. I gladly endorse his immigration know-how."

Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown Attorney | Jul 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

Eric Stepanov

Immigration Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse attorney Dixler. He is deeply involved in the Avvo community and his expertise and passion is evident in his answers to questions. I highly recommend this attorney."

Robin Mashal

Immigration Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dixler has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer's work."