Christopher William Helt

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Christopher William Helt

5.0
47 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Christopher

Biography

Do you have a serious immigration issue? Contact Chicago Immigration Attorney Christopher Helt Esq.

Chicago Immigration Lawyer with 30 years of legal experience. Nationwide Immigration Law Practice handling complex immigration matters.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

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.

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2015 2014
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Helt Law Group, LLC

10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL, 60606

www.heltlawgroup.com

Helt Law Group Atlanta

260 Peachtree NW, Suite 2200, Atlanta, GA, 30303

www.heltlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Christopher William Helt's Reviews

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Posted by Oleg | March 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very well done

Christopher Helt was keenly aware of both the political situation in Ukraine and the US laws and was able to predict that TPS would pass in the United States. He actually advised me to do nothing and wait until TPS was started. He gave me this advice a week before TPS was started. He can predict the... future. Brilliant knowledge of the law! Grateful for advice and I do really appreciate for high level service you provide.

Posted by BST | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Brilliant and Knowledgeable Attorney

Mr. Christopher Helt has been working on my green card for a long long time and finally I got mine last year. He and his staff are very professional and nice. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated immigration attorney, I would highly recommend Mr. Helt.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Immigration attorney in Chicago

It took me 8 years to finally be a permanent resident. After initial consultation with few attorneys with no doubt Mr Helt was by far most knowledgeable with immigration court procedures. I took me few minutes in our initial consultation to choose Mr Helt to represent me. Unfortunately with immigrati...on court backlog my case took much longer than usual time. The 8 years all the questions/concerns and hundreds of emails Mr Helt always replied to my emails within hours it felt good knowing that he cares. He has experience and knowledge of decades which helps his clients. I would recommend Mr Christopher Helt truly. He's a Hero and will rescue you when you need him. GOD BLESS YOU. AJ

Posted by Abdul | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Intelligent Lawyer

Mr. Christopher Helt is a professional, kind and intelligent attorney and his staff promptly responded to all my questions during the process. Mr. Helt took hours to meet with me, preparing me for my hearing appeal. Mr. Helt's intelligence was seen when he explained my situation to the immigration o...fficer at my interview. The immigration officer said they were sorry about my denial and later approved my case. I give Christopher Helt and his staff the highest recommendation possible.

Posted by RW | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

If you need an immigration lawyer look no further!

I couldn't speak any higher of Chris. His guidance and insightful knowledge put myself and husband at ease when applying for our new immigration status. He guided us through each step, answering any questions we had and provided us with the reassurance and information we needed. When looking to work ...with a lawyer you want a knowledgeable, honest and genuine person. Chris is all of these and that's just to name a few qualities this amazing guy has! He goes above and beyond. If you need an immigration lawyer look no further. I am truly grateful for the help and guidance Chris gave to my family.

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Christopher William Helt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Micheal Harper

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

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.""

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Kenneth Levine

Immigration lawyer | Jun 02

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."

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James McClintick

Immigration lawyer | May 22

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."

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Kenna Walker

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

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."

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Sameer Hasan

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

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."

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James McClintick

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Noah Magrisso

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Sameer Hasan

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Kenneth Levine

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Chicago's Top Rated Lawyers (Immigration), ALM Legal Leaders

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers

2019

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2015

llinois Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Humanitrian Award, pro bono service, Honduran refugees and UACs., LULAC of Illlinois

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

FBI Director's Community Leadership Award, FBI

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Member, Helt Law Group, LLC.

Associations

2024 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 10 Immigration

President

2013 - Present

Loyola Academy Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1994

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Guest lecuturer, Immigration & Islam in The United States Islamic History Course (Dept of History) Immigration

2010

A Person to Person History: 9/11 Survivors Visit Loyola University Symposium Loyola University

2009

9/11 Survivors Visit Loyola Symposium Loyola University

2005

Criminal Justice Ethics...tough decisions for lawyers, judges, police and other professionals. Law and Ethics

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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