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

88 Client Reviews

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Posted by George V L | September 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Thank you Attorney Gerardo Dean and team.

I am very grateful to Attorney Gerardo Dean and his team for helping me throughout my EB-3 immigrant visa journey. I was born in the Philippines, lived in the UK for 16 years, later became a British citizen. I came all the way from the UK to immigrate to the United States and pursue my career as a... Registered Nurse. With the help and guidance of Attorney Dean and his team, I successfully completed the immigration process and am now living in Massachusetts as a permanent resident. I have also received my Permanent Resident Card and will be working here as a Registered Nurse. This has been a very important journey in my life, and I truly appreciate all the help and support I received from Attorney Gerardo Dean and his team. Thank you for being part of making this new chapter of my life possible. I highly recommend their law office to other nurses and immigrants going through the EB-3 process.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I will like to thank Atty Dean and the entire staff at this law firm. I highly recommend on any day to anyone who wants an experienced, dedicated and professional lawyer to help you with your immigration journey. He made my transition from F-1 to LPR via an EB3 route chilling and calm in 4 months . ... I highly recommend him

Posted by Maria | April 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Forever Grateful

Atty Dean has delivered on his promise, made way back in Sept 2021 - to help me achieve my American Dream! From being just a Visitor in 2021 - I became a Student, then fortunately got chosen and approved for H1B in Sept 2024, applied for Adjustment a year after, and in less than 6 months - receiv...ed my Permanent Residence! All of these could never be possible without Atty Dean and his amazing team! He has provided innumerable support and treated me and my husband like his own family. We will always be grateful for the miracle that you brought into our lives Atty, and we wish you and your family all the Divine protection and blessings that you truly deserve!

Posted by Jo-Ann Pineda | March 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional

Highly recommend Atty. Dean for immigration services. He helped me and my siblings, and he handled my brother’s complicated case with professionalism and care. We are very grateful for his assistance and for the support of his team. Thank you again!

Posted by CF | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Approved I-485(immediate relative category) Long wait is over!

Attorney Gerry Dean was there with me, and gave out his very best to help me get approved with my Greencard journey. The road for me was very long and frustrating, but attorney Dean never gave up on my case (EB2 & IR category). Lots of years waiting ( at times in tears and frustration). At last here ...it is... Thanks attorney for all your efforts and advice. God bless you and your staff.

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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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