Mark V. Clay

Mark V. Clay

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1002 Montrose Ave # 183, Chicago, IL

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Licensed in CNMI since 2005.

21 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 15 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Online International Service

1002 Montrose Ave # 183, Chicago, IL, 60613-1318

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Mark V. Clay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by asha | June 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helpful

Mark helped me explaining the consequences I can face with my current situation

Posted by Winter | October 10, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very Helpful

It's not often someone will take personal time to answer I question I had posted on the AVVO site, that does not pertain to his area of practice, simply as an act of kindness. That says heck of a lot about anyone let alone an attorney ;) than just about anything. Thank you for your help Sir.

Posted by Olga | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with my student visa

I came from Moldova to USA as a visitor. I saw a school I wanted to study English in. Mark changed my visa to student. I recommend Mark to all my friends. Excellent attorney.

Posted by Boris | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Green Card

I was married and got divorced while I had temporary green card. I was afraid to be deported, but Mark got me a permanent green card. He was great in doing all paper work. Good service.

Posted by Ivan | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You!

I came to Mr. Clay after listening to him on a Russian radio years ago. I wanted to bring my mom from Bulgaria to USA. Mission successfully accomplished. It was a pleasure to deal with him.

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Mark V. Clay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michel Rouhani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Robert Spencer

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ramoncito Ocampo

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as he has shown to be very committed to his clients guiding them through the immigration process."

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Zachary Wall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Jacques

Immigration lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Clay is an excellent advocate for this clients. I would not hesitate to recommend my own clients to him if they were in need."

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Jason Sutton

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."

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Donald Quinn

Unknown lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Clay. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Oscar Ramirez

Administrative law lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Clay is professional, bright and finds creative solutions to complex legal problems. I endorse this lawyer."

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Walter Hnot,

Immigration lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Josey Payne

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Ponton

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."

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Bradford Sperr

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an exceptional lawyer whose record speaks for itself. He is highly regarded in the legal community."

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Mark Rafidi

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an asset to the legal community and his clients. if you need immigration help, give Mark a call. He has my endorsement!"

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Kevin Neiman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Clay displays genuine concern in every question he answers on Avvo. Attorney Clay's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. He also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for immigration matters."

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Jason Stone

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James White

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anyone willing to do his work at his low fee is doing a service to the community."

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Fiza Syed

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Payma

Unknown lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Jacques headshot
Derek Jacques

Family lawyer

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer

Oscar Ramirez headshot
Oscar Ramirez

Employment and labor lawyer

Walter Rudolph Hnot, III headshot
Walter Hnot,

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Josey Payne

Family lawyer

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James Ponton

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top Contributor, AVVO

2015

Top Contributor, AVVO

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

1997

The National Dean's List, Educational Communications, Inc.

1996

The National Dean's List, Educational Communications, Inc.

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Online International Service

2014 - 2015

Attorney-lecturer, EZRA

2014 - 2015

Contract Attorney, EZRA

2013 - 2014

Immigration Attorney, Unidad Immigrant Advocacy Center

Associations

2010 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin, Nonresident Lawyers Division

Member

2005 - Present

CNMI Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2014

Milwaukee Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - 1998

NSA- Miami Chapter

Group Leader

1993 - 1995

NSA- Miami Chapter

Group Coordinator

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of H., Ihor

The case against him has been dismissed.

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Education

2002

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Meet the Attorney

Immediate Family Members' Immigration

2014

Meet the Attorney

Naturalization for Seniors

2014

Meet the Attorney

Family-based Immigration

Publications

2010

Russian newspaper OBZOR Immigration Corner

2009

Russian newspaper OBZOR Immigration Corner

2008

Russian newspaper OBZOR Immigration Corner

Languages

Russian

Activity

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