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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107 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Monica | January 26, 2012 | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer

Mr. Schiller is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable lawyer who will respond to your questions with objectivity and kindness. Immigration can be a stresseful process and Mr. Schiller always promptly responded to my phone calls and e-mails. He clearly stated the process related to the applicat...ion. I felt confident having Mr. Schiller help me file the application for my greencard and my citizenship. Whether you are a professor looking for a lawyer or a professional working in the United States, Mr. Schiller should be your lawyer. I highly recommend this outstanding lawyer.

Posted by Neveen | September 19, 2011 | Immigration

mission impossible,not anymore

we approached Mr.Schiller after we consulted 4 famous immigration lawyers in chicago ,2 immigration lawyers in Los Anglos,1 immigration lawyer in New York,3 immigration paralegals and 1 pro bono refugee organization, in short we wasted considerable amounts of time and resources and we hit a dead en...d,with no attorney to represent us due to the complexity of our case (seven years of illegal stay,denied I-485) from the first time we met Bill we knew he is the one ,what an attorney and what a person,he is by far the most diligent ,resourceful,and reliable attorney. as a law professor and with his years of experience he is totally aware of all the immigration laws that have changed over the course of years and he knew how to apply them, as well as his knowledge of the system, how it works, what will work for our benefit and what won't and most importantly how law is interpreted in Chicago. Mr.Schiller has an excellent reputation in the professional community.and when talking about Bill I can't forget his excellent staff specially young attorney Yllka Seseri who worked under Bill's supervision on our case,she is knowledgeable,hard working and dedicated beyond words, treated us as family with humility,kindness and respect, guided us by the hand through the immigration process,Bill and his staff had us always informed of every step,ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS answering our phone calls and emails on the spot or in a matter of few hours,taking the time to listen ,answer and guide with knowledge and experience.Bill and his staff dealt with every document needed for our files without errors and extraordinary detail, they filed every form with USCIS on time. He also took valuable extraordinary actions during the interview ,he was very aggressive it was needed. believe me he is one of a kind attorney ,a quality that you do not find anymore,I can't find enough words to describe how intelligent and how he knows immigration very very well but at the same time very humble ,and the only person he cares about his client.he is the 10th attorney I consulted ,but without comparision he is the best, look no more he is the one,His great knowledge of the immigration procedures and his positive attitude with me, my family and the immigration officials, got a fast and positive resolution of the case.he is everything one might hope for in a lawyer: knowledgeable, prompt,respectful,very fair in pricing. He was quick to send us updates, answer the many questions that came up during the process To conclude, I would certainly recommend william schiller for all your immigration needs; you won't regret it! with WILLIAM SCHILLER we were GRANTED ASYLUM IN THE FIRST INTERVIEW AFTER 7 YEARS OF OVERSTAY ,FROM THE ASYLUM OFFICER

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2011 | Immigration

Wonderful Immigration Attorney

Bill Schiller is a wonderful immigration attorney. He and his staff, Rob are very professional. I was at first intimidated by the whole process of permanent residency petition under EB1 category. Bill helped me break it down into smaller tasks. He and his staff walked with me every step of the way. H...e is very easy to reach both by email and by phone. He is always prompt with his responses. Bill is very knowledgeable about the EB1 immigration matters. I enjoyed working with Bill. I am very thankful I was able to get the actual green card in only 7 months. I highly recommend Bill Schiller’s services for immigration matters.

Posted by Ehsan | April 07, 2011 | Immigration

The Definition of Professionalism and Success

I was facing serious immigration problems and was reaching out to different attorneys, but no one gave me a single bit of hope. That was until I was referred to William Schiller. We met after our first phone conversation and he gave me his word and hope when I needed it the most. With his knowledge a...nd resources we presented a complete package during my interview where my case was approved and shortly after that I received everything in the mail. At the right time he also helped me obtain my green card and now I am applying for my citizenship. Looking back, I can not believe where I stand now, considering the amount of stress and anxiety that had with little hope to even stay in the country and from the first moment that we spoke, William Schiller gave me a peace of mind that no attorney had given before. He kept his word and during the entire process he has been there for any questions, for any consultation, and even as someone who just understands what an immigrant goes through in the United States. He is a family man, someone with great heart and work ethic who has one thing in mind and that is to help people achieve their goals. I went from not knowing what I'm doing with my life to building a happy and successful life here. He has been an inspiration to me in every way and I hope be able to follow his foot steps. Mr. Schiller has helped one of my close friends who was facing deportation to become legal and that person is now a permanent resident. I have met several of his clients and can only say that if it wasn't for him, none of us would be here and doing what we are doing now. William Schiller is an attorney devoted to helping people and at any stage of this process, no matter how busy, he is always just a phone call away and is willing to provide immediate attention the needs of his clients.

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2011 | Immigration

Impressed and eternally grateful GC case client

I am a software and research engineer, who works for one of the major US public universities. Last year I successfully applied for National Interest Waiver (NIW) Green Card with the help of Bill and his law firm. What I liked about working with Bill and his assistants is that they were trying to kee...p things straight and simple for me as a client during the whole process. Another great thing about Bill is that he is able accurately evaluate client's chances for a successfull case before taking it, which tells me that he is very experienced immigration lawyer and a honest person, and it is really important for him to keep a good track record of positively resolved cases. Also I'm grateful to Bill and Rob that they were patient and supportive, when things became a bit complicated because of time constraints. Unfortunately I wasn't able to meet and thank Bill personally, because I live in a different city and Bill handled my case remotely via e-mails and phone (By the way, there were no communications related problems at all because of that). His services worth every penny I paid to him. I guess you can find cheaper, but it would be hard to find better and IMHO immigration matters are not the thing, where you would want to save few bucks and put your immigration status in US at risk. Bottom line: My application was submitted to INS last summer and I received Green Card in less than 3 months after that. Probably that was not a record time for NIW cases, but me and my friends and colleagues were extremely impressed. There is no question for me now, who I will ask first to handle any of my future immigration issues.

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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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