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I have practiced law for over twenty years and am certified to practice before the state and federal courts in Illinois. I have handled hundreds of different types of family based immigration matters, successfully advocating on behalf of my clients primarily with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as well as the Department of State and U.S. consulates abroad. I have presented and successfully argued hundreds of extreme hardship waivers of different types (unlawful presence, fraud, smuggling, criminal) with USCIS. I continue expanding my knowledge in immigration law and am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois. As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and having personally experienced the immigration process from an immigrants perspective, I am extremely dedicated and committed to assisting the immigrant community in a compassionate and professional manner while providing quality legal representation.
My current caseload is focused on handling family based immigration matters including residency cases, adjustment of status and consular processing, marriage based and fiancee visas, visas for victims of domestic violence (VAWA), U visas for victims of certain crimes, citizenship and naturalization, deferred action, waivers for unlawful presence, fraud, smuggling, and criminal, provisional waivers, motions to reopen, and appeals.
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Acquired: 2003
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5352 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60630
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Couldn’t ask for a better Immigration lawyer! A+++
Hiring a lawyer to help us handle our immigration process was the best decision we made! Christine was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. She made everything easier considering the distance we had and the time zone difference. She’s always available when we needed her, prompt to...
Posted by Mr. Bernal | June 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Happy and Satisfied Client with A++++++ Service
First of all I want to thank God for guide me to immigration attorney Christine Contreras, getting the right attorney is not an easy task as you may know, specially when there are so many. Mrs. Contreras is very professional, knowledgeable and up to date with the constantly changing immigration laws ...
Posted by Luis | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A+ Service
Christine's services were overall outstanding. Her guidance and continuous effective communication made my naturalization process very easy to follow. I am very likely to utilize her services once again in the future, if needed, and I would certainly recommend her to family and friends. Her quali...
Posted by Victor | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
DACA Recipient
If you are looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney who knows how to get things done right, and in a promptly manner, Christine is the one for you. When it comes to seeking legal representation, finding the right attorney is half the battle. As inexperienced clients, we all question a...
Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2014 | Immigration
A++++ Excellent Immigration Attorney!
Ms. Contreras took my husband's case from fiancé visa all the way to US citizenship. It took 5 years from fiancé immigration to US citizenship and Ms. Contreras stuck with us through thick and thin. We are happily married together in the US because of her work on our case. I highly recommend her f...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a highly skilled immigration attorney, and provides the upmost dedication and professionalism in representing her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Christine since law school, and have known her to be ethical and hardworking. She is smart and can be trusted to do a fanstastic job for any matter she works on. I refer immigration clients to her knowing that she has the expertise to succeed and provide a positive client experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is knowledgeable and thorough. She is meticulous and diligent in her work."
"I strongly endorse Christine Contreras. She is extremely knowledgable and does not make mistakes. She is one of the top immigration attorneys in the Chicagoland area. Christine takes on, and wins, complicated cases that other attorneys cannot handle."
"I have known this attorney professionally for over 10 years, and I consider her to be an excellent immigration attorney. She provides excellent legal representation and counsel, and also practices law with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism."
"I endorse this lawyer because of her high level of professionalism she displays and her depth of knowledge. If I were not an American by birth I would demand someone as exceptional as Christine Contreras advocating for me."
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2014 - Present
Owner and Attorney at Law, Law Office of Christine Contreras
2008 - 2014
Supervising Attorney/ Vice President, Mid Size Law Firm
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney/ Junior Partner, Calmec Global Law Group
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Lora, Chanthadouangsy andCastellanos LLC
2003 - 2005
Associate, Law office of Mary L. Sfasciotti
2014 - Present
Hispanic Lawyers Association of IllinoisMember
2008 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
A client's waiver was approved by USCIS (Immigration) and I successfully proved that his wife would face extreme emotional, social, familial, financial and medical hardship without him here in the US.
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
I just received a toll violation do i need to mention that to the immigration officer during my citizenship interview?
29 Sep 2015
Can I petition for my sister (I-130) and can she apply for adjustment of status concurrently if she overstayed here?
18 Sep 2015