Sara Judith Bartos

Sara Judith Bartos

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

300 W. Adams Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL

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Immigration 100%

Specializing in all areas of immigration law including family-based immigration, removal defense, and appellate advocacy.

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 24 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2001

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Immigration Attorneys, LLP

300 W. Adams Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Sara Judith Bartos's Reviews

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83 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rawan | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She changed our life

Choosing a lawyer for any kind of case, will be one of the most important decisions you make. It can be quit literally life changing, and that is exactly what happened with Sarah Bartos. For some context, prior to Sarah we had hired a different lawyer, who (with all due respect to their education... and their hard work) did not do much for us. Then, Sarah came along. And from the moment we had our consultation, for the first time in 9 years, we felt confident and even excited. She cared so much, she STILL cares. She went into so much detail and took the time to explain EVERYTHING, even things that as normal people who know nothing about law, might not matter all that much to us, but she still explained it to make us feel as ease. She answered every question with honesty and integrity, no question was stupid to sarah even if i asked her “what should i put down in the box that says first name?” (that didn’t actually happen but i just want to emphasize even the stupidest of question, were valid and taken into consideration by Sarah). She was with us every step of the way, she didn’t not hesitate even for one second to vouch for us and fight for us in every single way she can. She gave us the best scenario down to the worst scenario, she was honest and transparent. She is so extremely hard working, not just to us but i’m certain to every single one of her clients. There are some people who were built for certain careers, and Sarah, was built to change the lives of so many people, that is what she was put on this earth for and she is doing EXACTLY that, and she is doing it so well. I will recommend and talk about her every chance I get, although our case was successful and there is no more communication needed between us. Sarah is now apart of our life and our story, we will continue to vouch for her and recommend her and gas her up to anyone and everyone who will listen. I will never forget her, the women who changed our life and brought back hope into our family for the first time in almost a decade. Sarah, thank you. To whoever is reading this, I wish you luck, I hope you trust every word I have said. If you are in some way working along side Sarah Bartos, I hope you love her and appreciate her as much as me and my family does.

Posted by Abdullah | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Above-and-Beyond Representation from a Truly Exceptional Attorney

Sara J. Bartos is truly exceptional. She is thorough, compassionate, and goes above and beyond for her clients. From day one, she took the time to really understand our situation and made us feel heard and supported. She spent countless hours walking us through every detail, answering all of our ques...tions, and making sure everything was handled perfectly and on time. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care gave us so much peace of mind during an incredibly stressful process. We are deeply grateful for her work and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Gustavo | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledge, experience, dedication, commitment and professionalism.

Working with Sara Bartos has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Her professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication made a significant difference throughout my immigration process. Sara consistently provided clear guidance, timely communication, and meticulous attention to eve...ry detail of my case. What I appreciated most was her genuine care and commitment. She ensured I understood each step, answered every question with patience, and approached my case with the highest level of integrity. Her support brought clarity and peace of mind during a complex and important time in my life. Thanks to Sara’s exceptional work, the entire process was smooth, well-organized, and successful. I am truly grateful for her efforts and highly recommend her to anyone seeking knowledgeable and reliable immigration representation. She is a remarkable professional and a tremendous asset to her firm.

Posted by Slawomir | October 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5/5

Very professional, kept track of all things and kept me updated on time. Resolved my issue without any problems and quickly. I wish every lawyer was this good — very professional and easy to trust. Will always recommend.

Posted by Beata | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best immigration attorney

My family and I have hired Sara for several different cases, and I must say that we are thoroughly impressed with the exceptional professionalism, extensive knowledge, effective communication skills, and unwavering attentiveness. These qualities far exceed our expectations and have made our experienc...e with Sara truly remarkable.

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Sara Judith Bartos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Petit

Immigration lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Bartos is a tireless advocate for the rights of her clients. I thoroughly endorse this lawyer. I have been impressed with her knowledge, skill and expertise. A+"

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Sharon Hwang

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Sara for many years and found her to be brilliant, diligent, and hard working. She gives 110% to each and every client. She is also very approachable and happy to answer questions in an understandable, thoughtful manner. I highly recommend her!"

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Brian Sather

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara Bartos is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is totally devoted to her clients, who benefit every day from her impressive intellect and knowledge of immigration law and procedure. She leaves no stone unturned in her zealous pursuit and execution of strategies and tactics directed at solving her clients’ legal problems and, whenever necessary, protecting her clients from the government. As much as I like Sara, I admire her even more."

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Kathryn Reeves

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sara Bartos is an excellent attorney. In addition to her expertise in the area of immigration law that she brings to each and every case, she also brings a high level of compassion. She is responsive and available and she confronts case challenges head on. I endorse Sara Bartos for all work in the area of Immigration & Nationality Law."

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Heather Bjella

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sara is incredibly smart, diligent, and a superb advocate for her clients."

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Kristine Michel

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara is a very passionate and knowledgeable immigration attorney. She works diligently to assist her clients achieve success with their cases."

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Vanya Hession

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara is one of the hardest workers I know - she cares deeply for her clients and strives to achieve the best results for each and every one of them!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Immigration Attorneys, LLP

2001 - 2011

Attorney, McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.

1998 - 2001

Law Clerk, McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd.

1987 - 1998

Engineer, Tellabs, Ltd.

Education

2001

John Marshall Law School

JD

1992

University of Illinois, Chicago

MA - Masters

1986

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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