Stephen D. Berman

Stephen D. Berman

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Divorce & Separation

300 W Adams, Ste 500, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 19 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Immigration Attorneys, LLP

300 W Adams, Ste 500, Chicago, IL, 60606

Law Offices of Stephen D. Berman

8989 N Port Washington RD, Ste 201, Milwaukee, WI, 53217

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Stephen D. Berman's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 29 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Alexander | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great professional!

I highly recommend Stephen Berman and his associate Caitlin Zusy, and his firm, Immigration Attorneys, LLP, for help with immigration. I came to Stephen for a simple adjustment of status and was shocked to learn that I needed a waiver first. I was facing a requirement to return to my country for two... years, after living in the U.S. already for many years and being married to a U.S. citizen. I nearly gave up hope. Stephen and his firm walked my wife and me through the process at every step of the way. Now I have legal status and no reason to fear for the future. Stephen never gave up on me. He and the rest of his firm are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, caring, and creative. They think outside the box, and they can find ways to help!

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorneys

I highly recommend Stephen Berman and Sunyoung Hur, and their firm, Immigration Attorneys, LLP, for help with immigration. I came to Stephen to help me file a self-petition with a National Interest Waiver. Stephen and Sun guided me through the process, and USCIS approved my applications. Now I hav...e permanent legal status and no reason to fear for the future. Stephen and Sun never stopped fighting for me. I have recommended my friends to their office, and they were also approved. Stephen and Sun, and the rest of their firm are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, caring, and creative. They think outside the box, and they can find ways to help.

Posted by Arsen | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best lawyer I've ever worked with

Dr. Berman has been very understanding, professional, and responsive to our concerns. He doesn't only understand his clients' immigration needs but is also fully aware of their cultural identities and historical backgrounds. Dr. Berman helped my family to deal with frustrating moments we had during t...he immigration process and to understand better all the application nuances. My family is thankful for his professional as well as emotional and psychological support.

Posted by Emanuel | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Resolved My Very Complex Immigration Case

Attorneys Shepherd and Berman took my extremely complicated immigration case in 2010, after several years of getting nowhere with the other lawyers. Within a few weeks the difference already started to show, and once my first work permit arrived in the mail, I knew that if I had a chance in the wo...rld to have my extremely complex case resolved, it would be with these attorneys' help. These attorneys handled each subsequent work permit renewal and thus I had no more problems obtaining the work permit to which I was entitled by law. These attorneys helped me tremendously in dealing with the very frustrating immigration court, the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, and even with the Transportation Security Agency. In 2014 I had my I-485 interrogation (AKA "interview"), with both attorneys preparing the documents and preparing me and my spouse for what to expect and what the various things in this appointment would mean, and Attorney Berman personally appeared at this appointment with us. He was extremely well prepared, and even had on his person copies of documents that the officer wanted to see that weren't easy to locate in the files I had brought with. By fall of 2014 I had my I-551 (AKA "green card") in hand and I enlisted in the US Navy. Even after the military processing of my naturalization application Attorneys Shepherd and Berman remained closely involved in my case to the very end, and Attorney Berman personally appeared at my naturalization interrogation (AKA "naturalization interview"). On 22 September 2016 I proudly accepted the Certificate of Naturalization at the ceremony held in federal court in Milwaukee, and that was the excellent result toward which Attorneys Berman and Shepherd have worked tirelessly with me over the years to achieve. The professional honesty and the flexibility that both attorneys have shown over the years as we tried to find the best approaches to try for the complexities of my case sets them apart from the norm. I have never felt or found to have been incorrectly billed, I have never felt to be taken advantage of, and both attorneys took my many unconventional suggestions seriously and worked with those ideas that had a shot for success despite the fact that I'm not a lawyer myself. My only regret is that I did not know these attorneys from the very beginning, and I can wholeheartedly affirm that any foreign national who is not yet a naturalized citizen should absolutely retain these attorneys to take care of the remaining immigration processes until naturalization. Especially in today's world not having competent immigration attorneys can be the most devastating mistake a foreign national in the US can make, which can have severe consequences up to and including detainment and deportation. I very highly recommend Attorneys Shepherd and Berman regardless of how simple or complex your immigration situation is, and I can wholeheartedly affirm that both attorneys have earned my full trust over the years. I certainly hope that other immigration law firms will follow the exemplary professionalism of these attorneys.

Posted by Raafat | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration case

Hi, I went to three otternies in Milwaukee and I explained my situation, but three of them refused my case because they said that your case is poor and there is no enough evidences to win your case. Friend of mine refer me to mr Stephen Berman. He told me that he helped me with my case. I went to Ste...phen Berman and explain to him my case. He told me your case is not strong enough but always there is hope and we looking for this hope. He said in order to get your case done, you have to follow my instructions. Mr Stephen gave me some advices and told me to bring more informations about myself and my case. I provided everything he needs. He collected the papers and started my case. I wasn't sure if I can win my case. He told me if there is 10% hope I will accept it. eventually my case is accepted in immigration and my case successful. I'm thankful and I'm glad I met with mr Stephen, he is really great atterny.

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Stephen D. Berman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charity Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have consulted with Attorney Stephen D. Berman and find him to be very knowledgeable in immigration matters. He throughly evaluates a situation while recognizing the human element to these cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Reyes

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Berman provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Berman is experienced, knowledgeable, and limits his practice to almost exclusively immigration."

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Steven Perrigo

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer based on his thorough and knowledgeable answers on this forum."

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Scott Heitmann

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelsey Shewbert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 08

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"I endorse this lawyer’s work and standing in the legal community."

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Channika Desilva

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

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"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Stephen is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is a top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His answers to questions posed are very informative and well though out."

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Nehad Zayyad

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Steve a number of years ago, and find him to be very knowledgeable and an expert in the field of immigration law. He has always been my go to guy in serious and complex immigration matters."

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Miguel Nieves

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Berman. His contributions are great and provide a library of experience for other practitioners. His answers reflect a strong knowledge of both law and procedure."

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Sean Cleary

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Other

"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"

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Shannon Shepherd

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Stephen is a knowledgeable lawyer and a great mentor. He is a fearless, zealous advocate for clients."

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William Ridings

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathryn Reeves

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Stephen Berman. He is a highly-skilled attorney with years of experience practicing exclusively in the field of immigration and nationality law. His knowledge base is exceptional and his clients benefit tremendously in their cases before USCIS, the Executive Office of Immigration Review, the appellate courts, etc."

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Robin Mashal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Berman has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Landry

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Berman's responses to complicated legal matters. His thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that he has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for his clients. He is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Gina Famularo

Immigration lawyer | Jun 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Pro Bono Award, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

2006 - 2011

Managing Partner, AzulaySeiden Law Group

1997 - 2006

Owner, Law Offices of Stephen Berman,Ltd.

1991 - 1997

Staff Attorney, Azulay and Azulay

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)

EOIR Liaison

1998 - Present

HIAS Chicago

Board Member

1994 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2016

AILA Wisconsin Chapter

Chapter Chair

2014 - 2015

AILA Chicago

Asylum Office Liaison

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association chapter (Wisconsin), Department of Motor Vehicles

Liason

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association chapter (Chicago), Department of Motor Vehicles Committee

Chair

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association chapter (Chicago), Social Security Administration Committee

Chair

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Education

1991

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Crimmigration

Criminal Law and Immigration

2014

Removal for Experts Removal Defense

2014

Immigration Enforcement in the Workplace

Workplace Enforcement

2012

Litigation Roundtable

Affidavits of Support, Enforcement

2011

Immigration Law Fundamentals

Fundamentals of Immigration Law

2011

Advanced Immigration Law Update

Advanced Immigration Law Update

Publications

2019

Languages

English

Activity

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