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Kevin Lawrence Dixler
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Biography
Mr. Dixler specializes in immigration, visa law, citizenship and related matters since 1993. He is a 32 year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has serves on numerous AILA Chicago Chapter’s committees. Mr. Dixler was nominated and named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the last eleven consecutive years. Many clients are marriage-based and family immigration clients. However, he is experienced in all aspects of immigration and visa law. He has exceptional insight on naturalization, 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 noncitizen clients. He has significant experience with waivers of inadmissibility for crime, J-1 visas, misrepresentation, unlawful presence, among other grounds. 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.
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!
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Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
33 years | 7,380 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 33 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Immigration Law Offices Of Kevin L Dixler
542 S. Dearborn St., Suite 590, Chicago, IL, 60605-1573
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Kevin Lawrence Dixler's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
55 Client Reviews
Showing 51 - 55 of 55 reviews
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2009 | Immigration
Near deportation
Kevin helped me out of horrible deportation proceedings. He was always available when I needed help or advice. Thank you Kevin!
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2008 | Immigration
Great Attorney and outstanding person
I had the pleasure to use Mr. Dixler for my immigration procedure. I had started on my own but my case was "lost" in some box in an INS warehouse. Mr. Dixler took my case and went through all the necessary steps to bring my case back on the right track. Furthermore, this happened across the 9/11 t...
Posted by Ghenadi | January 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Ok
I supposed to give him 5 starts as the final result was win in the case ... After about half year of waiting for the decision from the judge after the court. He did good job in translating my words to the paper. He did great job in suggesting Kovler center - free resource for supporting people with a...
Kevin Dixler
Replied last January 04, 2017I recall this client. This person seems thankful, yet upset two years after the fact. This disappoints me. This asylum case in immigration court took a lot of time and effort, but was well organized. My efforts seem minimized, so we cleaned up the office this evening and I now explain. I am proud of this work and the fee was reasonable, perhaps too low, based on effort. I regret that my client had to flee his country. However, I believe that some of the above is incorrect, inappropriate or out of context. I likely expressed concern about my unpaid bills and an unpaid scheduled payment on our written agreement. Perhaps, I feared that he spent what he could have paid me on that vacation. Suddenly finding out about the vacation was not a good excuse for ignoring a payment plan. It can be difficult for a client to recall the actual amount of time waiting for their attorney when under stress. However, I don't recall ever being fifteen minutes late for an actual court hearing, but this was two years ago. I regret any delay, where I offered to meet sooner, but attorneys usually call to warn clients and make arrangements. Apparently, everything worked out. It was not the Kovlar Center, but a physician who also volunteers for the Center. This member of Physicians for Human Rights helped us verify forensic facts for the claim in a well documented, organized, written report. I had this client meet with the physician at the Kovlar Center. This, because it was convenient for that professional to do so. He was extremely fortunate to receive the physician's assistance due to my personal intervention made about a month before the hearing due to unpaid attorneys fees. I considered withdrawing from the case. A significant amount of translation was done. There was also the organization of numerous exhibits with explanations. I think it best that the exhibits and filings were well organized. Some people question fees, because they don't always see all an attorney at work on their case. My office can be a "paper chase" with drafts on the floor, because of last minute efforts, too often due to client, not attorney delay. Some attorneys focus more upon their work rather than making the office look too pretty. As to payment, I have practiced too long to know that some plan to pay, but may fail to pay after their case. This can result in working late and perhaps an attorney eventually having to pay a divorce attorney after neglecting family. Well, law is a jealous mistress. It is challenging to work with clients who are unable or unwilling to honor written agreements, but we do our best. This can place stress upon an attorney client relationship. Yet, it is best to hire someone, who you can trust. Thanks. I hope that one day you will better appreciate our sacrifices.
Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Immigration advice session
Thanks
Posted by Alicia | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
green card
Mr Dixler took my case despite the fact it was really difficult. I was in removing proceedings not knowing what to do after trying couple other lawyers. Mr Dixler is really knowledgable and knew what steps to take in my case. After many legal actions the removal proceedings were discharged and I rec...
Kevin Lawrence Dixler's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Dixler is experienced and skillful. He is a longtime member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association."
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"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."
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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to immigration questions are always insightful. He is very knowledgable of immigration law."
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"I've enjoyed reading Kevin's spot-on answers on Avvo. I gladly endorse his immigration know-how."
"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."
"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."
"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."
"Attorney Dixler is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers, Thomson West Publishing
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyers, Thomson West Publishing
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Super Lawyer, Thomson West Publishing
2014
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top Lawyers in Illinois, American Lawyer Media
1998
Special Recognition, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Principal, Law Offices of Kevin L. Dixler
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)Member
1993 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Greater Chicago chapter)Active Member
2024 - 2025
American Immigration Lawyers Association2025 Annual Conference Program Committee Member, Denver
2022 - 2023
American Immigration Lawyers Association2023 Annual Conference Program Committee Member, Orlando
2021 - 2022
American Immigration Lawyers Associates (Chicago COffice of the Principal Legal Counsel Liaison Committee, Member
2018 - 2020
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationUSCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee, Member
2017 - 2018
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
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association2017 Annual Conference Program Committee
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)Member, EOIR Liaison Committee
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)Ethics Committee, Member
2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Greater Chicago chapter)Ethics and Unlawful Practice of Law, Co-Chair
2006 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational Waivers Committee, Committee Member
2003 - 2004
American Immigratrion Lawyers Association - Chicago ChapterParliamentarian
2000 - 2001
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational Admissions and Removal Committee, Committee Member
1993 - 2006
Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
settled for plaintiff without defendant answer, dismissed with prejudice by Plaintiff after Oath Ceremony
U.S.C.I.S. agreed to vacate and approve Naturalization
Overuled with dicta on other issues and issued as a precedent.
Settled and Dismissed
Stay Granted
Plaintiff Prevails
Terminated at EOIR, not reversed at BIA
Settled and Dismissed
Settled and Dismissed
Ceremony Letter Granted
Education
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
2017
The End of the Road: Basics of Naturalization Applications, Fundamentals Track
2016
Citizenship through Naturalization
2012
Some Kind of Trouble: Problem Issues in Naturalization Cases
2011
2010
Immigration Legal Ethics
2009
Client Contact, Management, Conflicts, Internet, and Social Networking Panel
2006
Mock Naturalization Interview
2005
Crimes - 212(h) Waivers of Inadmissibility
2002
Humanitarian Parole and Public Interest Parole - Is This Even Possible?
2002
NSEERS Special Registration; Chicago Regulations and Memos
Publications
2017
2008
2002
Languages
Spanish
Urdu
Hindi
Ukrainian
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Kevin earned significant contribution points in 2022.
Legal Answers
Ds 160 help?
01 Aug 2024
Can my US citizen fiancé help me adjust my status.? His felony is 2nd degree murder
11 Jun 2024
Which question on the new N400 form, relative to crimes, do I answer yes to for a minor speeding ticket?
10 Jun 2024
Legal Guides
When to consult a lawyer before applying for citizenship
23 Jul 2015
What is the AAO? "Official AAO Processing Times" and what do these mean?
12 Jul 2012
Obama's Deferred Action: When to Hire Counsel - An Update 7/6/2012
06 Jul 2012