Shannon Marie Shepherd

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Shannon Marie Shepherd

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

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

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About Shannon

Biography

I am an experienced immigration attorney who will take on complex cases in all areas of immigration law. Even if you have previously been denied, I may be able to help come up with a creative new solution. Every case is different but there are also many things to try!

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 22 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2003

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Immigration Attorneys, LLP

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

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Shannon Marie Shepherd's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Attorney

Shannon, has represented with my situation. She understood the extremely unique, if not the only situation in history of this country. Shannon did the research, and then presented her findings to me and family. Post Covid shutdown of USIC for 2 years, observed the situation at USIC, and then proceede...d to deliver to me, my long overdue citizenship. Shannon was so professional, all the time understanding my unique situation, and the feelings, emotions And extreme stress that USIC staff has caused me, and my family. Shannon, has completed this for me, after 5 years of USIC stress, situation completed and finished.

Posted by Anthony Egbowon | May 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Ever.

If there is a price for Immigration excellence in America, Shannon will be a yearly recipient of this award. I met Shannon roughly 6 years ago and All I can say is she was the best thing to happen to me, before her, I had paid over 4 Immigration Attorneys Thousands of dollars without any luck, but wh...en I met her, she took my case personally, She is a fighter, mentor, Adviser and advocate. when I almost gave up, she encouraged me, When I had no money, she worked with me, she is the reason why I am a Permanent resident now and I will be forever grateful to her. I will not only recommend her, I will vouch for her honesty, dedication and truthfulness. Thanks for helping and May God continue to bless you.

Posted by Ola | October 13, 2014 | Immigration

Shannon is a result oriented lawyer

Shannon helped in coordinating my preparation for an immigration court proceeding. She guided me with putting the documentation together and gave me detailed information about what to expect during the court proceeding. She was timely and encouraging. During the proceeding, she asked me specific que...stions which helped me in giving a better explanation of my position to the judge. My 5 years of waiting with concern and trepidation was resolved within an hour before the immigration court.

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Shannon Marie Shepherd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Evan Bruno

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Shepherd is a star in the Illinois legal community. She treats her clients with respect and zealously advocates for their rights in every case. She is a consummate professional and a truly gifted attorney. I would highly recommend Ms. Shepherd to anyone in need of immigration assistance."

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Thomas Bruno

Immigration lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I serve with Shannon on a committee of the Illinois State Bar Association. She's very involved in working for human rights and an excellent lawyer."

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Vanya Hession

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shannon is an exceptional immigration attorney who cares deeply for her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible result for them!"

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Stephen Berman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Shannon's record for winning, even some of the most difficult cases, is second to none."

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Kathryn Reeves

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shannon Shepherd has my endorsement. She is an excellent immigration attorney and is skilled in both employment and investment-based work and in removal defense and family-based work. She is a dedicated advocate and compassionate."

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Rabindra Singh

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Vanya Hession

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Allison Jett

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Rebecca Whiting

Immigration lawyer

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Yehuda Azulay

Immigration lawyer

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Ira Azulay

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Kathryn Reeves

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Stephen Berman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Immigration Attorneys, LLP

Associations

2020 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National AILA Advocacy and Media Committee Member

2020 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter)

Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Past Chair- Human Rights Section Council

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member- Chicago Chapter

Education

2003

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Chicago Bar Association

• “Ins & Outs & Ups & Downs of E-2 Visas,” CLE

2016

Chicago Bar Association

• “Rumble in the Jungle… or J-1 v. H-3 Visas: Bringing Employees from Abroad for Short Training Programs,” CLE program

2015

Chicago Bar Association

“Complex Naturalization Issues,” CLE

2010

Illinois State Bar Association

“Cross-Cultural Communication: How Respect for Culture Returns Referrals —Chinese-American communication issues,” CLE

Publications

2015

Human Rights • “Illinois Appellate Court Takes Position on Special Immigrant Juvenile Petition,”

2014

Human Rights • “Class Action Lawsuits should cause Illinois immigration practitioners to re-think advice to clients detained under the INA’s “mandatory detention” provision,”

2013

Human Rights • “What a Difference a Year Makes for Same Sex Couples in Illinois,”

2012

Human Rights “Immigration update: Can civil unions partners in Illinois apply for immigration benefits?,”

2012

Illinois State Bar Association International and Immigration Law Newsletter "The Globe" “Seventh Circuit speaks on time limits for filing motions to reopen in Sarmiento v. Holder,”

Languages

French

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