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 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Asylum

Posted by Sami | May 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Mr. Schiller is the Best attorney

My friend confidently recommended Mr. Schiller to me and it was the best recommendation he gave me! Mr Schiller is very capable and knowledgeable in his field, and the best attorney period! I worked with Mr. Schiller on my asylum case and I did not have a clue about the asylum process and that scared... me a bit and unfortunately at that time the political environment in the country wasn't welcoming which added to my fear. I called the firm and they gladly arranged a visit for me and welcomed me on short notice and I'm forever thankful for that! I met Mr. Schiller and his amazing team and he explained the process to me in detail and recommended what's best while giving me total autonomy and support in whatever I decided. I felt really comfortable after our conversation and I trusted Mr. Schiller without a single ounce of doubt in my heart with my complicated asylum case. We agreed to be honest to each other down to the smallest detail of things and that made me really happy and I felt that Mr. Schiller truly cared about me and my case. I couldn't help myself after that and I hugged Mr. Schiller (pre-pandemic times) and started my successful journey with him. I can confidently recommend Mr. Schiller to everyone based on my personal successful experience with him! I knocked on the last door that life had to offer and Mr. Schiller knocked that door down! Mr. Schiller is a great human being and the best attorney out there hands down and I will never forget him or our journey together and I will be forever thankful for knowing him! I will confidently recommend Mr. Schiller to everyone I know because I know out of personal experience and without a doubt that they will be in safe hands.

Posted by Omer | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

I had a very complicated asylum case

Bill is a nice outstanding immigration attorney. I worked with him and his team for six months on my asylum case after it got denied and referred to the immigration court. I had a very complicated asylum case that has been solved. He is very patient, listens carefully to all his clients needs and pro...vides the best legal advice. He cares about his clients and goes above and beyond to solve their cases, which helped me obtain the asylum after a long process and condensed schedules. My case was in immigration court and had been rescheduled two times during these six months. From motion to change venue, Pretrial, individual hearing, Bill was there, and he delivered the best services. I am so grateful for Bill's help and advice. I highly recommend Bill and his team for any immigration needs

Posted by Vadim | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

My assylum

I could talk about Bill’s knowledge and professionalism in this review, but his degrees and experience talk louder. Instead I want to share my deeply personal experience. If you are immigrant applying for asylum in the US, you are probably desperate and terrified. You don’t understand. You are facing... this gigantic immigration system, a heartless machine, you stand in line and wait for your turn. You see the next person going in, is it going to grant you a life or spit you out? This was me four years ago. My very close friend referred me to Bill. Bill found the right words to make me feel safe and at ease, now there was someone on my side who understands this beast. “You need to trust the system” I will always remember these words. I live in LA and Bill was kind enough to take time to fly here for my interview. We had a long conversation in preparation for my interview. It was about my story, I could be honest and open. I felt he wanted to get to know me. On the day of interview, as I entered the room I saw a towering stack of papers – my case. It was all Bill’s work. My interview officer was genuinely impressed by all the work Bill has done “I’ve never seen anything like this here in the LA office.”

Posted by Neveen | September 19, 2011 | Asylum

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 | August 14, 2011 | Asylum

No wards can be enough or fair

A few months ago - thank god - I lived enough to celebrate a very special moment ... it was the moment were I became an american citizen, at that time attorney William Schiler was the only person I could think of and thank. Back in the day, year 2000 attorney William Schiler handled the case of my l...ife and granted me my asylum in the United States of America. Above all he believed in me and my suffering and all my troubles came to an end. I will be always one of so many who owed him thier humanity, dignity , and freedom.

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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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