Matthew Scott Kriezelman

Matthew Scott Kriezelman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

200 W Adams St, Suite 2211, Chicago, IL

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I concentrate in all areas of Immigration Law and have practiced before USCIS, Department of Labor, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Circuit Courts of Appeal, the Federal District Courts, and numerous overseas US consulates.

17 years | 150 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC.

200 W Adams St, Suite 2211, Chicago, IL, 60606

Law Offices of Matthew Scott Kriezelman

16 N West Street, Waukegan, IL, 60085

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Matthew Scott Kriezelman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andy | April 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best immigration lawyer we had (successfully obtain green cards)

Matthew Scott Kriezelman came highly recommended from my company’s external immigration counsel (one of the bigger law firms). We contacted him for consultation regarding my and my wife’s green card case, which was being dragged on beyond the usual processing time. I was at a very crucial moment o...f my career and was hoping to move across states to live with my wife. Since I was based in Chicago at that time, I set up an in-person initial consultation (with my wife on the phone) and immediately, we could tell he would be the right lawyer for us. Not only did he take time to listen to our situation, he was very kind and understanding. He made us feel at ease by explaining the facts and our potential solutions we could pursue. He initially proposed a solution which we were not even aware was possible (which eventually worked like a charm!). Throughout the next 3-4 months, we would randomly engage him once we got updates on our cases. He’s always responsive and tries his best to make time for quick phone calls. His reassuring demeanor was always very calming for me and my wife. Fast forward a few months later, we finally got our green card interview scheduled, mostly thanks for Matt’s proposed solution, and we successfully obtained both our green cards soon after. We have since moved to another state for work but am forever grateful to Matthew for his excellent advice and work. Oh, last but not least, his legal fees were extremely reasonable and we are also grateful for that. Keep up the great work, Matthew! To conclude, I would highly recommend his immigration legal services if you ever need them. Hands down the best immigration lawyer we had (and I did consult a few others during the initial lawyer search).

Posted by Azra | June 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration Lawyer

I sought the help of attorney Matt Kriezelman on an immigration case very important to me and my family. Every minute of working with him was an absolute pleasure. Not only did Matt meet with me for every single question and concern that I had (and I had very many) , but he did so on several occasion...s even after his business hours were over. He has helped me understand every paper that he filed, every law that would apply to our case and every single problem that we might encounter. Needless to say, every problem that we did encounter, Matt resolved effortlessly, or at least he made it seem effortless. He spent countless hours on our case and we just purchased my aunt's one way ticket to the United States from Serbia, which compelled me to write this review. My family will forever be grateful to Matt Kriezelman for taking on our case and uniting us.

Posted by Rajaram | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Immigration Attorney - Very Responsive

Matthew guided us well through our citizenship application process. Five stars for patiently responding to our numerous queries.

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Matthew Scott Kriezelman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thaddeus Bond

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren McClure

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brittni Rivera

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2009

Distinguished Service Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Immigration Law Instructor, Loyola University Chicago Institute for Paralegal Studies

2008 - Present

Partner, Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)

USCIS Chicago District Office Liaison Committee Co-Chair

2010 - Present

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Co-chair of AILA Immigration Clinic

2008 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Co-chair Continuing Legal Education Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Calma v. Holder 663 F.3d 868 (7th Cir. 2011)

Circuit Court assumed jurisdiction

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Education

2008

Illinois Institute of Technology - Kent College of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts

2005

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2013

American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) The Removal Book, 2nd Edition

Languages

Spanish

Polish

Hebrew

Activity

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