Gerardo Lara Dean

Gerardo Lara Dean

4.9
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Real Estate

4849 N Milwaukee Ave. Suite 305, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Law Offices of Gerardo L. Dean LLC

4849 N Milwaukee Ave. Suite 305, Chicago, IL, 60630

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Gerardo Lara Dean's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

86 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cindy | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Reliable, Excellent Lawyer

Atty Gerardo Dean was recommended to me by a friend. My tourist visa already expired,Im about to become an illegal and my only resort was to go back to my country and process my immigration there. After a phone consultation, I realized that it is wise to retain him as my lawyer. He responded right a...way and let me know what he could do. He helped me find a sponsor and a job for me. He applied for my visa and I am greatly satisfied because it only took 1 year and four months for me to get my greencard from the first day of our consultation. Proffesional, efficient, knowledgeable and reliable. I appreciate everything that he has done for me. The rapport and guidance was outstanding at all times, prompt, timely and open for calls and quick updates and worked through all of the questions and issues regarding my case. He went above and beyond and did everything he could to ensure a great outcome. I highly recommend Atty. Gerardo Dean for his excellent job Please do not hesitate to contact him in any legal matters you might need in the future.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Greencard Issued

Excellent Immigration Atty! He knows what he’s doing and will not sugarcoat and give false hopes. He is very professional and will get the job done on timely manner. I worked with other Atty’s who gave me so much stress and worries about my status but Atty Dean took all them away, had no single heada...che working with him. Thank you Atty for helping me get my greencard!

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB3 approval

I was referred to Geraldo L Dean by a friend who was already working with him. We were to begin the EB3 application as a foreign train nurse sometime in February 2019. I was misinformed by most recruiting agencies and they wasted my time. Geraldo was honest and straight forward on talking to him. May... 2019 the process began, he did a good job on every application he sent and rendered his legal advice on any issues that came up. At the end, we received our Green card in October 2019. I will strongly recommend him to any one. You just have to believe in him and be patient. “Patience patience is the way out.

Posted by Greg | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helpful and reassuring!

I consulted with Atty. Dean almost a year ago and hired him a few weeks later. He was highly recommended by a close friend he'd also helped with her adjustment of immigration status. From day 1, he and his staff were very helpful in explaining everything that's needed to be done and prepared for my c...ase. They were very thorough, making sure nothing was missed, even the smallest detail. He's always available whenever I would need clarification with something as we were going through the process. During the days leading up to my I-485 interview at the USCIS, he was very reassuring and had put me at ease in getting everything I need ready. I highly recommend him for anyone's immigration needs.

Posted by GriBaudon | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2 processing

I'd like to thank Atty. Dean for his tremendous amount of patience in dealing with my EB2 visa. He's very professional in his field. His tenacity, due diligence, and being attentive to all the small details of my case, got me my Immigrant Visa. In any situation you can count on his help. Always wi...lling to listen, won't hesitate to share and give advise when asked for any updates or information on matters regarding immigration.

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2012

Avvo client's choice award, AVVO

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF GERARDO L DEAN LLC

2006 - 2012

Real Estate Pre-license Instructor, NORTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE

Associations

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Languages

English

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