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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Showing 16 - 20 of 74 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Grace | November 27, 2023 | Immigration

Legit, Hassle free and very efficient team

We started my husband’s EB3 application in the philippines. We’re all now in the US. (With 3 kids) Attorney Dean and his team were really helpful, accommodating and very knowledgeable in this field. They guide us step by step and gave thorough explanation of what to do and what will happen in the pro...cess. My husband’s PERM was already approved this november and now processing I-140 and soon the I-485, EAD And AP. They also processed my F1 student visa and was approved this november as well. We just can’t thank them enough for the top notch service. We’re beyond grateful for their hardwork and always making sure we’re on the right track. It is really worth the wait. Thank you very much Attorney Dean and Team. God Bless you more!

Posted by Marinhel | November 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fast immigration process and Friendly staff

My husband and I would like to thank Atty.Dean, Ms. LJ, and all the staffs who assisted us from step 1 up to the approval of my green card. Your office is very friendly, supportive and guided us all throughout the application process. Thank you for quick responses and clear explanations for each ques...tions that we asked. They make sure that we’re guided accordingly and keep us updated with the progress of my application. And because of that, I got my Green card in just few months. Again thank you very much. May you help more people with their American dream. God bless.

Posted by Jay | October 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fast immigration process

First of all, I want to say thank you to Atty. Dean and the rest of the team for swift immigration process. The team was very responsive and accomodating for tour concerns and questions. Highly recommended!

Posted by Krish | July 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fast, Efficient and Reliable! Highly Recommended

Atty Dean, LJ, Ria and the rest of the team were very helpful. They gathered all requirements, filled out forms and submitted all the documents within less than a month. Ria also notified me every time there was an update on any of my cases. Speedy approval! Thank you so much, Atty Dean and team!

Posted by Nkem | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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Attorney Dean helped me process my change of status in the US in an efficient and timely manner. I didn’t encounter any difficulties or confusion. His team is straightforward, friendly, and professional. Thank you !!

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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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