Keith Lynn Southam

Keith Lynn Southam

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Estate Planning

350 N Orleans St, Ste 9000N, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 14 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2011

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Southam Law LLC

350 N Orleans St, Ste 9000N, Chicago, IL, 60654

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Keith Lynn Southam's Reviews

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35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joshua | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent

Keith is a very attentive and proactive attorney. He was assisting my with a spousal visa application. Despite changes in personal circumstances, he was very understanding and worked through everything in a very timely manner. He's also a great communicator. Highly recommend!

Posted by Laura Victoria | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Excelente abogado

Keith Southam es el mejor. Acudí a el por medio de una amiga para solicitar un asilo político. Siempre estuvo muy atento y muy dispuesto. Me ayudó y aclaró mis dudas sin importar el día y la hora. Mi proceso fue muy rápido y mi entrevista se programó al mes de haber aplicado, eso nos tomó por sorp...resa pero el ajustó sus tiempos y me atendió siempre. Me explicó detalladamente en que consistía el proceso, todo lo que implicaba y lo que no. Antes de la entrevista, gracias a su expertise, me planteo posibles preguntas que podría tener el oficial de inmigración para mi y eso me hizo dar más tranquilidad a la hora de exponer mi caso. Definitivamente todo su conocimiento fue de inmensa ayuda para mi. Adicional a ello su español es muy bueno, por no decir perfecto. Gracias Keith!

Posted by Musa | January 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer

Keith has help me so much with the process by far the best you can trust him wither he process he is well knowledgeable and knows what he is doing highly recommends him

Posted by Noah | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card and remove a condition

Keith helped me to get a green card and remove my condition. He explained well the law language which was not familar with me. He was genuine and kind to me and my wife. I do strongly recommend to work with him for your law case.

Posted by Rocio | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Honest Worthwhile Lawyer

From the beginning, Keith showed so much respect for my situation that I didn’t doubt put my immigration case on his hands. From my first meeting with him he was straight honest, not telling me things I wanted to hear, but rather things I needed to hear. He promised to do a deep and thorough search a...nd understanding of my case, which he did. He was very good on following immigration procedures as to never put me in risk and he was able to provide a clear explanation of my situation; where he was also feeling safe giving the advice that was provided. I now feel safe and on the right track as far as the steps I’m taking for my case. Furthermore, very fare on fees and costs and just what he says from the beginning, no hidden or surprising charges. Very reachable, always very prompt on answering back and never charging extra for answering to your questions or concerns. Very professional as well as very human, truly caring for his clients.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal Attorney, Southam Law

2011 - 2016

Associate, Shirly L. Wong Ltd.

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Troczynski Ocasio P.C.

2010 - 2010

Judicial Intern, U.S. Department of Justice Immigration Court

2009 - 2009

Judicial Intern, Illinois Third Judicial Circuit Court - Madison County

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter), LGBT Committee

Co-chair

2012 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago

Member

Education

2011

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

MA - Masters

2003

University of Idaho

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

Chicago-Kent Law Review Who Am I and Who Do You Want Me to Be? Effectively Defining a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Social Group in Asylum Applications

Languages

Spanish

French

German

English

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