Do you have a serious immigration issue? Contact Chicago Immigration Attorney Christopher Helt Esq.Chicago Immigration Lawyer with Over 20 yrs. Experience. Nationwide Immigration Law Practice handling complex immigration matters.
Christopher W. Helt, Esq. managing member of The Helt Law Group, LLC., is a nationally recognized, removal defense immigration attorney, providing legal counsel to immigrants appearing before the U.S. Immigration Court (EOIR), federal district court, federal circuit courts, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He has offices in Chicago and Atlanta, and is a twice-qualified expert witness on immigration related-matters in U.S. District Court jury trials and is a Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Preeminent™-rated attorney. Over the span of two decades, his cases and clients have been featured on the front pages of The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago SunTimes, and featured in Time Magazine. He is a past inductee into Marquis Who's Who in American Law®, and is an adjunct faculty member at Loyola University of Chicago, where he has taught courses to undergraduate, master, and Phd.-candidate students on immigration policy. Mr. Helt has served as lead counsel to precedent-setting, published decisions before numerous courts and administrative agencies, including the federal circuit courts. He is a past-recipient of the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA), the FBI's principal award "honoring individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs, and violence in America." Christopher Helt has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer® and has been featured in the ALM's Legal Leaders® edition of Chicago's Top-Rated Lawyers, a publication appearing in the Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune. Mr. Helt is recognized by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers as a "2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year", and recognized by Lawyers of Distinction and featured in the New York Times as a "2020 Power Lawyer".
Practice areas
Immigration & Nationality law, with a nationwide immigration practice appearing before the USDOJ's Executive Office for Immigration review, federal district court, federal circuit courts of appeal, and the Department of Homeland Security.
27 years
Languages spoken
English
The Helt Law Group, LLC
10 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 875
Chicago, IL, 60606
Helt Law Group Atlanta
260 Peachtree NW
Suite 2200
Atlanta, GA, 30303
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1994 | 03/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Litigator of the Year | American Institute of Trial Lawyers | 2021 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers (Immigration) | ALM Legal Leaders | 2021 |
Who's Who in American Law | Marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2019 |
llinois Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Humanitrian Award, pro bono service, Honduran refugees and UACs. | LULAC of Illlinois | 2015 |
FBI Director's Community Leadership Award | FBI | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Member | Helt Law Group, LLC. | 1994 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Loyola Academy Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) | Terrorists Strike Pakistan: Changed Country Conditions And Filing A Motion To Reopen Or BIA Remand. A Practice Advisory | 2007 |
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) | Immigration Reform On The Minds Of Lawmakers, The Public And Now The High Court: How Will The Court Rule With Alito And Roberts On The Bench | 2006 |
American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) | Practice Advisory: Response To ILW.COM's articles/comments concerning the AR-11 issue." | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Loyola University Chicago School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Loyola University Chicago | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Guest lecuturer, Immigration & Islam in The United States Islamic History Course (Dept of History) | Immigration | 2014 |
A Person to Person History: 9/11 Survivors Visit Loyola University | Symposium Loyola University | 2010 |
9/11 Survivors Visit Loyola | Symposium Loyola University | 2009 |
Criminal Justice Ethics...tough decisions for lawyers, judges, police and other professionals. | Law and Ethics | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Hui Ran Mu v. Barr, 936 F.3d 929 (9th 2019) | Petition for review granted; denied as to MTR. |
In Matter of Hasan Meghani (BIA 2014) | Administrative closure by BIA |
Noorani v. U.S. Attorney General, (11th 2006) | Petition for review granted. IJ and BIA decision vacated. |
Merchant v. US Attorney General, 461 F.3d 1375 (11th Cir. 2006) | Petition for review granted. IJ and BIA decision vacated. |
78 No. 13 Interpreter Releases 604 (2001) | Asylum granted (social group membership) |
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Micheal Harper, Immigration Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tough as nails adversary, and gentleman outside the courtroom." I was an INS/DHS prosecutor for over 27 years. I have had many contested hearings with Mr. Helt over the years, and have always found him well prepared and a fighter for his clients. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Helt has always been the consummate gentleman. I consider Mr. Helt one of the best immigration removal defense attorneys in the Unites States."
Kenneth Levine, Immigration Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christ Helt is an exemplary immigration attorney. He has a global reputation in deportation defense and over the years has prevailed on several important cases in U.S. circuit and district courts. Immigration lawyers nationwide regularly cite Chris's court decisions in their own advocacy.
James McClintick, Immigration Attorney on May 22, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is a highly skilled and uncommonly dedicated attorney, with years of experience and an extensive knowledge of immigration law. Whether it be family-based adjustment, removal defense, or any other aspect of immigration law, Chris will be a fierce and creative advocate for his client. He's a legend in his field and among the very best.
Micheal Harper, Immigration Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tough as nails adversary, and gentleman outside the courtroom." I was an INS/DHS prosecutor for over 27 years. I have had many contested hearings with Mr. Helt over the years, and have always found him well prepared and a fighter for his clients. Outside the courtroom, Mr. Helt has always been the consummate gentleman. I consider Mr. Helt one of the best immigration removal defense attorneys in the Unites States."
Kenna Walker, Immigration Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Chris Helt. He is one of the hardest working and ethical immigration attorneys currently practicing. His advice is straight and true. Chris values his clients and will not stop until he gets the best outcome for each.
Sameer Hasan, Immigration Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is passionate about his cases. He is one of the rare attorneys that have the legal knowledge coupled with the passion required to zealously represent clients.
Kenneth Levine, Immigration Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christ Helt is an exemplary immigration attorney. He has a global reputation in deportation defense and over the years has prevailed on several important cases in U.S. circuit and district courts. Immigration lawyers nationwide regularly cite Chris's court decisions in their own advocacy.