Brian Walsh Sather

Brian Walsh Sather

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

300 W Adams St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

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Immigration Attorneys, LLP

300 W Adams St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60606

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50 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Lydia | March 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A compassionate, responsive, focus driven and creative attorney.

I highly recommend attorney Brian Sather! When I found myself in removal proceedings in 2012, I sought legal counsel at the firm, Immigration Attorneys, LLP. I felt confident that I would receive competent legal help and guidance at this firm. Over the course of my complex legal matter, I was repre...sented by Brian Sather, an attorney at this firm. As my attorney, Brian was able to construct a path that led to a big WIN! At the time Brian began handling my case, I was a foreign national without any “significant ties” living in the United States; divorced from an American citizen and in the removal process. I felt hopeless because I could not see a clear way to resolve my issue. My situation was complex! Using his good judgment throughout this ordeal that lasted years, Brian, while maintaining a clear and honest perspective, presented me with options and a structure within which we would pursue and achieve the best outcome. With his legal expertise, preparation, and perseverance, the conditions on my permanent residence status were finally removed and I was granted legal permanent resident status at the end of my individual removal hearing in 2018. Brian displayed his exceptional project management and communication skills over the five years that I was represented by him. This was clearly demonstrated in the way with which he was quick to respond; the way with which he handled information, revised and prepared documents, and files regarding my case. His keen mind and attention to detail consistently reflected in the quality of the work he produced. Brian was able to effectively find solutions and apply his logic driven and honest assessments as he continually worked hard to strategically overcome the hurdles unique to my case. Brian moved my case from California where it originated to Illinois and relentlessly created solutions to overcome challenges encountered; challenges such as a 2015 denial of a Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Over the course of my deportation process, Brian actively presented me with long-range solutions to counter potential issues and prepared me for my hearing. Brian keenly answered my questions thoroughly whenever I asked them and exhibited his depth of knowledge and understanding of immigration law which became useful to me when I sought counsel in order to make decisions. He also guided me whenever I had questions that regarded the renewal of my temporary I-551 stamps and provided me with guidance if I faced a challenge to this request and others during an encounter at a field office. Brian has the ability to analyze a case with a "big picture" view. His analytical skills, expertise, experience, dedication, and hard work, are vital toward achieving the best solutions, especially when dealing with a case like mine where such solutions were not always obvious. I thank Brian for remaining accessible throughout the years of the process, for providing care and compassion, for listening and questioning in order to identify and address areas of weakness and in order to gain a deeper understanding of the matter. I am thankful overall for the diligence with which he handled my case. You will be well-served if you hire Brian Sather. Brian is an excellent and hard-working attorney!

Posted by Diana & Marcel | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Complex & Difficult Immigration Case

Brian has been working with us for nearly 6 years, and helped us win a very challenging immigration case. He was always very responsive via email and phone, and helped answer all of our many questions. He took extra time to guide us whenever we asked for it. There were a couple items I needed to prep...are from my end for our case, and he gave me templates and examples and timelines to help make it easier for me. He’s also just a very pleasant guy to work with. Lastly , and most importantly, I didn’t feel like he was just our lawyer...I felt like he actually really cared about us and our case.

Posted by Zahraa | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Court

my sister hired Brian for her immigration court and I was her witness. He spends time discussing the case with us . From the first time we saw him we feel we will win because he treats us different than other lawyers he understand the case and where we are coming from and he was always available to ...answer our questions even during weekends. I would highly encourage to hire Brian because simply he is the best.

Posted by Nirali | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very best to make us present ourselves

We are very thankful for Brian for his help and time. He is always available whenever we called and tried to reach. Very prompt with his response. Never ever delayed. Was very particular about his timming. Was present right on our appointment date ahead of time at USCIS office. Train us well how to b...e prepared and well presentable for our interview. Did prepare us all the way explaining to expect not only the best but to be well prepared for the worst to come to. Knows a lot of officers at office to as the officer who was conducting our interview she said that she knew him and didn't need to see his ID. And it was only till the matter of interview date but next day emailed us if we had any further questions for further filling which we really appreciate of him and ready for his time and attention with any matter.

Posted by rupen09 | January 21, 2015 | Immigration

Brian Is VERY Knowledgeable, Trustworthy and Reliable

I have opted for Brian Sather's Legal Services Twice for Immigration Related Matters : in 2011 and in recently 2014, Jan 2015. Brian is Highly Trustworthy, Very Knowledgeable and At the very first consultation each time : He Presented all the possible outcomes for my case(s) without any ambiguit...y. along with Cent Percent Accurate and Granular Advise about the Overall Best Approach for Immigration Petition(s) among available options to avoid long processing time. Through out the course of each Immigration Petition Process : Brian has Promptly Helped me in Very Professional Manner about How to prepare, present Documents in minute details and How to Answer Questions During Immigration Interview in a brief, concise manner (based on actual facts rather than making up anything) to Immigration Authorities and at the end - it did pay off to great extent i.e. both the time, my petitions were approved at the first stroke - without any issues at all. Brian Has Always responded all of my Questions in very prompt, professional manner and he has up-to-date knowledge of Latest Changes in Immigration Laws.He is always Very Prompt to respond me whenever I needed his help, advise. I HIGHLY Recommend Brian Sather for Legal Assistance in Immigration Matters.

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Brian Walsh Sather's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vanya Hession

Immigration lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian takes every case to heart and fights to achieve the best results for all of his clients. He is very dedicated to the practice of immigration law and keeps up with all recent developments and updates in this field."

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Robert Carpenter

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I had the pleasure of working with Brian in my practice for several years. He is an outstanding attorney. He has the rare combination of a fine eye for detail and the ability to see the bigger picture of any given case. He is also one of the hardest working individuals I've encountered. You would certainly be making a good choice in hiring Brian to handle your immigration matter."

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Vanya Hession

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Robert Carpenter

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Immigration Attorneys, LLP

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Carpenter & Capt, Chartered

Associations

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Education

1999

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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