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

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Southam Law LLC

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

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35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alvaro | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelentessssssssss

Los mejores de los mejores. Todo lo que te imagines de manera positiva lo vas a encontrar hay. El mejor servicio el mejor trato los mejores precios la calidad del personal y servicios son insuperables. En especial los abogados Keith y Maritza los números 1 en casos migratorios

Posted by David | August 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer

La experiencia con Keith fue muy buena, siempre atento a nuestras preguntas y con pronta respuesta en lo posible.Cuando nos pidieron más información en el proceso nos ayudó a darle respuesta a migración y de la mano de Maritza ( que es súper ágil y rápida en ayudarte a enviar y a reunir todas la docu...mentación que necesitas) enviamos los documentos adicionales de forma rápida. Nuestro proceso fue más rápido de lo que esperábamos y luego de 7 meses de comenzar con Keith ya obtuvimos nuestra residencia, Keith nos ayudo a preparar la entrevista y estuvo el día de la entrevista apoyándonos. Buscar un abogado que te acompañe en el proceso sea honesto y sus precios asequibles es difícil y estresante. Con Keith tendrás ambas opciones sin decir que habla más de 4 idiomas que te ayudara a entender más fácilmente el proceso si no hablas perfecto el inglés. Más que complacido y feliz con el trabajo de Southam law, Les deseo los mejores éxitos de cara a el futuro.

Posted by Lorena | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very Professional - Highly Recommended

My wife was worried about going to a lawyer from the beginning, after going to multiple interviews to find a lawyer, we loved how easy and affordable Southam Law LLC was. If your case is complicated to you, then Southam is your law firm. We both loved how easy it was to trust him with our paperwork. ...Through the pandemic and multiple reschedules of our interviews with Immigration Services, I was not worried because we had Keith by our side. We can't thank him enough and love the work that he did with us. High recommended!

Posted by Sidney | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A true professional!

I first saw Mr. Keith Southam for a consultation regarding my husbands possible deportation. I am a US Citizen, my husband not. Keith was extremely!, informative, professional, available, thorough! Keith since handled our divorce. Professionally, thoroughly, timely. There were no hidden fees eith...er! He is honest, humble, professional, thorough! I will highly recommend Keith Southam to any and everyone who asks me if I know an attorney! Thank you Keith.

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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