Christopher William Helt

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Christopher William Helt

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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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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

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Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Difficult times dictate that you need an experienced proven Immigration Lawyer.

If you need a great attorney for immigration matters, Christopher Helt is the one you should be looking for. After failing with another attorney Christopher Helt and his 30 years of experience and steadfast determination shined through for us. Even under difficult times and situations don’t lose hop...e, take the leap of faith with Christopher Helt. He guided us from application to approval, and we are so happy we chose him!

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

From Removal proceedings to Citizenship

Please take the time to read this during especially during these uncertain and frightening times for immigrants. I had the privilege of working with Christopher Helt on a complex immigration case, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I was a lawful permanent resident and stopped at the ...airport. I was placed in removal proceedings and Mr. Helt met with my family and friends and obtained my release on bond despite my first lawyer we hired said it wasn’t possible. It was clear at that point Mr. Helt was knowledgeable but also genuinely dedicated to his clients even when he has yet met him! After my release and during my immigration court proceedings, he artfully assist me, helping me navigating the U.S. immigration court system which can be daunting and terrifying especially with intricate cases like mine. Mr. Helt was incredibly thorough, breaking down every step of the process and ensuring that I understood my options before my court hearings. There were detailed legal briefs filed in support of my case that I think it would take decades for other lawyers to apply the type knowledge and experience in those legal papers he has. Mr. Helt explained them to both the judge and the homeland security attorney in a very nice and understanding way. Mr. Helt’s attention to detail was outstanding. Being in deportation or removal proceedings as a green card holder is a very stressful time. You think that your life here in the United States may be over. But Mr. helt provided me with immense peace of mind before and after my court hearings. He won my removal case and then I filed for US citizenship. My case was still complex but Mr. Helt artfully explained my situation in basic terms to the USCIS officer who granted my naturalization application. I am an American citizen today because of Mr. Helt. What impressed me the most was Mr. Helt’s ability to handle the complexities of my case with such expertise. Christopher Helt’s decisions for me were strategic, he was calm under pressure, and very proactive in making sure everything was ok, even anticipating potential challenges before they came up, as if he could predict them before court or later before my naturalization interview. Thanks to Christopher Helt’s hard work and dedication, my case was successfully resolved and I have begun a new and more secure life as a proud American! If you’re dealing with a complex immigration matter, look no further – Mr. Helt is the lawyer you want by your side. Big Thanks to him and his staff.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitely recommend

Christopher and his team were amazing they looked over my case and helped me get my green card within a year without having to do green card interview!

Posted by Mohamed | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best immigration attorney there is

I had Mr Helt as my lawyer for over 7 years, through a hard battle with the government, during which I was detained, and had numerous immigration court hearings And won an appeal with USCIS And without his unparalleled dedication, knowledge and experience, I wouldn't have succeeded in obtaining my... green card, During this period, Mr Helt has become like a family member, who always had my utmost respect and trust, he was always there for me including on weekends and late nights , and he gave me hope when I had none. Before trial, he prepared me very well for all the questions the government will and may ask, and we discussed strategies and tactics together And during the trial Mr Helt objected several inappropriate questions by the government and was decisive in his closing argument, which led the judge to grant my petition. Mr Helt, is an outstanding lawyer and a genuine person, I will always be grateful for him, and I would highly recommend him to anyone

Posted by Neil | February 1, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

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!!

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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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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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