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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Posted by EW | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EXCELLENT !! Legal Representation

Bill worked with my mom to attain her green card and eventually her citizenship. In my view, Immigration legal representation is a higher calling for Bill and not a job. Our Green card experience with him was so good, that we sought his services for my mom's citizenship after moving to another stat...e. If you are looking for a knowledgeable partner on your immigration journey however difficult, a partner who is empathetic, knowledgeable and experienced. Bill is one you are looking for. Bill, God bless and keep up the good work. :0)

Posted by Jane V | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

We are so glad we had the opportunity to work with Mr. Schiller. We hired him to help us obtain permanent residency, but our case was very complicated, so we did not have much hope. However, he did a fantastic job and helped us every step of the way. Mr. Schiller is very knowledgeable; he pays attent...ion to detail, and makes you feel like you are his only client. He is very caring, patient, and never rushes through conversations. When he takes on a case, he really devotes time to it. Due to his expertise our case didn’t take long too settle after all the documents were collected. We highly recommend Mr. Schiller. If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer, do not hesitate to hire him.

Posted by Dana | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic immigration process experience with Bill

I originally connected with Bill to provide guidance for my H1B to Green card process because I didn't feel confident in the company's lawyers, and he was able to arm me with the information I needed to get that process on track. I then hired him directly for Green Card to Citizenship and Bill and hi...s team were just fantastic! Bill was very clear about the process, communicative, friendly and always easy to reach. He provided all documents, helped me prep for the interview and made sure everything was ready and organized. I think he also recognized my inherent challenges with these processes and provided gentle nudging along the way. I could not have had a better experience and am happily recommending his services to friends.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

If you want to work with the BEST, hire Bill Schiller!

My case was complicated! I don't want to go into too much detail but I will tell you that it was a very very long standing issue and I was terrified to address it. During our consultation, before I even paid him a dollar, he stepped out of the room to get his assistant to check on something relat...ed to my issue. I could tell right away that he was sharp and highly driven to get everything just right. After we decided to engage him, Bill and his assistant sat with us to fill out the paperwork and review required documentation. He helped us prepare for the immigration interview by doing practice ones in his office. This really helped us be at ease. He took no risks with my case, we did every thing just right and my problem of 20 years was resolved in 5 months. Also, his price was incredibly reasonable (which included him accompanying us in the interview room)! Bill actually cares about the impact of immigration law on people's quality of life. He is not at all driven by taking advantage of people who are in a bind. He exceeded my expectation as a human being and a professional.

Posted by Sue | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NIW

Bill helped me obtaining permanent residence under national interest waiver petition, EB2, successfully despite my worries and doubt. He was very professional, realistic and very thourough. He knows his way through USCIS process very well as he has been doing this for a long time. Also, he was very a...pproachable and always available to answer any questions I have through out the process. Working with him and his team has been a great experience. In fact, I found Bill through this website and by reading through all the reviews! I'm really glad I found the right lawyer the first time. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

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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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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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