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

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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

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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

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Christopher William Helt's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Neil | February 01, 2024 | Immigration

Neil from Memphis

I called Mr Helt “out of the blue” and he answered personally, he spend a significant amount of time talking to me about my wife’s green card problem, she, like many others has waited over 2 years for her renewal. This is a problem in its self but it is becoming more time critical as we had planned t...o travel outside the country in a few weeks. Mr Helt advised us to set up an appointment with our local office to obtain a special stamp in my wife’s passport that will allow her to travel without her new green card. We were not aware this was an option as it’s not mentioned on the USCIS website, or not where we could find it at least. Mr Helt could've suggested we file law suit to get the USCIS moving and taken our money however he gave us free advice that we hope will solve the problem. Thank you Mr Helt!!

Posted by Phil | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

In one word - incredible!

Chris was an absolute delight to work with during this immigration process. He guided me every step of the way and made even the most complex legal undertakings seem straight forward and achievable. Chris and his team supported me and my partner to complete all the paperwork and the turn around has b...een extremely speedy. Despite an estimated time of up to 24 months, Chris had the entire process completed in under 5 months. We would work with him and the Helt Law Group team again in a heartbeat!

Posted by Sabina | December 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer, very knowledgeable and professional.

I will highly recommend services of attorney Christopher Helt. Mr. Helt and everyone at his office did an incredible job with our case which had a positive outcome. He was always on point and always on top of things. I had a very complicated case and Mr Helt went above and beyond during our long p...rocess and did everything he could to ensure a successful outcome. I could not be happier and more grateful. Thanks to Mr Helt and his wonderful staff for helping us.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The only immigration lawyer you need

In March 2018, my family was contact by immigration stating that there were some issues with our current status. I had family members apply for citizenship and were concerned that they would not have to opportunity to partake in the citizenship of this great country. We went to a total of 4 diff...erent lawyers, one of whom was Mr Helt. The first 3 recommended a stance of defense; Mr Helt recommended a stance of attack. For some reason, we decided that based on how Mr Helt presented himself to us we would hire him to represent our case. It was a decision I would go back in time to make again. After we hired Mr Helt, he drew up a plan on how to approach this case and he represented us despite the complexity of our case. My family was preparing to sell our house and all of our belongings expecting the worst. Mr Helt told us to not waste our time considering that, rather just live life as normal as we can. Mr. Helt was ALWAYS, and i mean ALWAYS, willing to meet and help my family when we felt concerns arise and he responded to email within 1 business day. To say least, we received our citizenship strictly due to the skill-set of Mr Helt. I sincerely make this plea to anyone reading this, just hire Mr Helt. I am eternally grateful for the kindness and confidence Mr Helt gave us during our time of need. Thank you again Mr. Helt for helping my family. -K.M.

Posted by sidney | March 20, 2015 | Administrative Law

Excellent power of Christopher William Helth

"I am writing to thank you for the outstanding work you did for me. Words cannot give my appreciation justice. You were superbly efficient and professional. Your foresight on all matters on my case was truly remarkable. I owe the success and victory of my case to your dedication and perseverance, whi...ch you showed throughout the two years that you were handling my case. It goes without saying that I will always refer to your firm if the need ever arises that I shall need any legal assistance again. Once again my heartfelt thanks and appreciation." "I would like to thank you for a stress free claim throughout, I could not have wished for a better person to have dealt with it and the service I have received from you has been excellent, you have kept me well informed and up to date with everything. Should I ever need the services of a solicitor in the future, I will certainly be giving you a call, as indeed I will be highly recommending your services to others." " "Once again a very big thank you to you not just for today but for your ceaseless hard work, dedication and professionalism. Most of all though thank you for help which you clearly do and that is what makes the difference between a lawyer and a very good lawyer. I am so grateful to you and that would have been the case regardless of the outcome." My property was seized at O'Hare International Airport / taken by Customs and Border Protection; ''When can I get it back and what is the status? CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HELTH Was the only answer to this difficult time. He fought very hard claiming my seizure fund back to me. I am not a U.S citizen "Service was excellent and I was always kept informed how my case was progressing at every stage. Would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone I know."

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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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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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