William Brian Schiller

William Brian Schiller

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

William B. Schiller represents clients nationally in individual and employment-based immigration cases. He has regularly appeared as a speaker at educational and professional seminars across the country and represents many individuals, corporations, universities, professionals (including scientists, researchers and professors) in matters before the USCIS. Mr. Schiller also dedicates his practice to representing families and individuals in complex immigration matters.

33 years

90%
Asylum 10%

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL, 60606

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William Brian Schiller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2013 | Immigration

Bill Schiller: Oustanding!

I have been very pleased with my choice of hiring William Schiller (Bill) for handling my permanent residency case (EB2-NIW). It took several months for putting together all the material and documentation, and presenting it in the form that Bill suggested. All the time and effort was worth it. Unlike... other immigration lawyers I met before, Bill has been realistic, honest, and -most importantly to me- knowledgeable and intelligent. Thanks to his understanding of science, and ever since I met him for a consult in his office, Bill had clear in his mind the strategy on how to present my case. Rather than being worried and distracted by 'what could go wrong', he concentrated in highlighting my skills and uniqueness. This winning approach resulted in a strong and successful case being filed. Kristen, my case manager, has done an impressive job in preparing and indexing all the material. Bill, Kristen, and the rest of the team always replied practically in real time to email and phone calls, including sometimes on weekends. Bill himself gave me a call every time there was an important decision to make, or for communicating good news about the case status. I definitively recommend William Schiller.

Posted by Ed | May 16, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

Honest, professional with the capability to put clients at ease. Always informs you of each and every step of the any immigration process you may be going through. Great office team and staff. Would recommend to family member or friend.

Posted by Brittany | February 05, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Experience, Both Professional and Personal

My husband and I worked with Bill through the process of getting my hubby his green card. We were looking for someone who would be able to effectively help us navigate the seas of paperwork that we expected to face, and to help us understand clearly what would be needed from us to make the applicati...on and interview process as easy as possible. Well not only did Bill and our case manager Olga do a fantastic job of guiding us in what was needed and how to prepare for our interview, but they also really made us feel so secure in the handling of the case, by how responsive they were to any questions, at any time, and how professional every office visit was. More than that, though, it was a genuine pleasure to work with Bill on a personal level - he and my husband had some great conversations about soccer and travel, which was really fun, and we just always felt treated with the utmost warmth, friendliness, and respect by everyone we talked to. We're so grateful to have worked with such a wonderful office, and there's absolutely no doubt that we will be returning to see Bill for any follow-up immigration assistance in the future.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2012 | Immigration

Highly qualified help and advice in immigration matters

I worked with Bill Schiller and his junior associate, Yllka Seseri, on my N-600 US Citizenship application and the subsequent adjustment of status for my husband. We were very fortunate to have Bill as our attorney. In my case, the entire process took approximately 1.5 years. During every step, Bill ...offered us the most comprehensive and individualized legal advice possible, and the filing process went smoothly thanks to the extremely organized and coordinated efforts of all of his staff. Filing the N-600 form in our case required painful digging for documents dating many years back from my native country. Bill and Yllka went out of their way helping us to collect all the necessary evidence, double-checked every fact and every piece of paper and ensured that all translations were accurate. Bill was very good about following up with us on the progress of the case and reminded us frequently what needed to be done. We were also pleasantly surprised to discover that the fees for such exceptional service were, in our opinion, quite modest. I would very strongly recommend Bill Schiller and his firm to anyone in need of legal help in the immigration matters.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2012 | Immigration

Exceptional Quality of Service

For our situation, Bill, reviewed all the activites within the Green Card process with exceptional clarity for us. His diagnostic questions, pinpointed areas to focus on. His team guided us through a process we found to be easy, transparent, structured, and timely. If you are looking for partner, n...ot just a lawyer, but a partner in your immigration endeavors, one that is empathetic, responsive, knowledgeable and proactive in their communication I would recommend Bill Schiller and his team. Thanks Bill.... it was a pleasure working with you

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William Brian Schiller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Alla Karagodin

Immigration lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Bill’s work. Bill has a broad range of expertise in all aspects of immigration law, including employment-based, family-based and asylum cases. Having worked with Bill in both the law firm and academic settings, I can only echo the praise heard universally from his clients, colleagues and students."

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Paul Gilman

Immigration lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bill for many years. He is an recognized expert in the area and extremely well respected. Clients are without exception extermely satisfied with Bill. I highly recommend Bill."

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Yllka Seseri

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2017

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2017

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2015

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2014

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2014

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2012

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Illinois Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Super Lawyers - Corporate Counsel Edition, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Illinois Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Pro Bono Leadership Award, Midwest Immigrant and Human Rights Center

Associations

2017 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member, International and Immigration Law Section Council

2004 - Present

NAFSA Association of International Educators

Member

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

Chicago Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

Member (Past Chair)

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2017

International Network of Boutique Law Firms

Member

2007 - 2011

Immigration Project

Vice President/Board Member

Education

1991

Kings College, University of London

LL.M - Master of Laws

1987

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

DePaul College of Law Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic

Immigration Remedies - DOMA and Beyond

2010

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Asylum

2007

Protecting Non-US Citizens, Their Families and Employers

Immigration Law

2007

2007 Annual Conference

Employment-Based IVs - Non-Labor Certification Preferences

Publications

2017

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2016

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2015

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2014

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2013

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2011

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2010

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2009

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2008

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

2008

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) - "Immigration Law Client Strategies" Chapter: Working Effectively with Corporate and Individual Clients in Immigration Law

2007

Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications) Employment-Based Immigration: The First Three Preferences

Languages

Spanish

French

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