$ 250-385 per hour
Robert Aaron Perkins
also known as The Immigration Professor
About Robert
Biography
Welcome to my Avvo page. I started practicing law in 1989 and have focussed my practice exclusively on immigration law since 1993. I really love getting to know my clients and also solving challenging and complicated cases (they call me "The Immigration Professor"). I am passionate about the fact that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and humanely and am not afraid to sue the federal government when they violate my client's rights. My experience within the immigration field is quite diverse and includes deportation defense, complex business and investment based immigration, work visas (H-1B, E-2, L-1, J-1 and more), citizenship and more. I try to teach my staff the various options they can bring to our clients and they are all hand picked for their knowledge and passion. Please check out our firm website at ,
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
35 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of the Immigration Professor
5940 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89118
The Law Offices of the Immigration Professor
4631 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625
Law Offices of Robert Aaron Perkins
400 Corporte Pointe Suite 300, Culver City, CA, 90230-7620
The Law Offices of Robert Perkins, The Immigration Professor
4620 East 53rd Street, Suite 200-336, Davenport, IA, 52807
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Robert Aaron Perkins's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 67 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Immigration Professor!
I had consultations with a few offices before choosing to work with The Immigration Professor. They offered the best rates for my needs. I worked with The Immigration Professor for two cases. I am grateful to the team for their guidance and their reassurance through a very stressful and intimidati...
Posted by Yuri | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Successful preparation and application
My husband and I had our initial consult with Robert back in 2024 and we're convinced in the moment to hire the Immigration Lawyer team for our adjustment of status application. We worked closely with Lauren Gabbaian and Maria Fernanda throughout our process. They both were highly engaged, attentive,...
Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Immigration AOS
Robert and his team are truly exceptional. They are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, accessible, caring, and sharp—delivering top-notch service while instilling a deep sense of confidence and peace of mind. This rare combination of qualities is both invaluable and hard to come by. I genuinely...
Posted by Jacqueline | June 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best immigration lawyer I found.
This is the best immigration lawyer and I am so happy I got to work with him and his team. Other consultations I had focused on how much they would charge me but Robert looked at the details of my case before accepting me as a client and that stood out for me. They help my hand through the entire pro...
Posted by Richard | April 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Immigration Professor - A Life-Saver
We are extremely grateful to the Immigration Professor law firm for a positive outcome of my wife’s complex immigration case. From beginning to end they provided excellent guidance through the entire process. Robert, Lauren, Maria and the rest of the team at Immigration Professor were fantastic...
Robert Aaron Perkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robert is an excellent attorney and professional with over 20 years of experience. He is knowledgeable and a fantastic resource and mentor to other attorneys."
"I endorse Robert Perkins as an immigration attorney. He possesses a very vast knowledge of immigration laws and procedures."
"Not only is Robert Perkins extremely knowledgeable, but he has always been generously collegial with his time and expertise. As a Trusts & Estates attorney, I know only enough about immigration to be dangerously unhelpful. Robert has always provided me with wonderful guidance when the occasional client inquiry arises in the world of immigration, and has done an amazing job with the clients I have referred to him. I highly recommend Robert's excellent substantive capabilities and caring demeanor."
"Robert Perkins is a highly skilled and experienced immigration lawyer whom I trust for any kind of immigration related legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer.because of his excellent and outstanding expertise in the area of Immigration law. I have referred complicated immigration matters to Robert Perkins and also worked with him on a case. Robert is a very creative "outside the box" attorney who is not afraid to go the extra mile to get his clients cases favorably resolved. He is also a "team player" who I enjoyed working with. I highly recommend Robert's services to other lawyers and clients seeking immigration assistance."
"I have referred employment based immigration cases to Mr. Perkins, some of which have been complicated/difficult and he has done an excellent job of winning them. I highly recommend him in this area."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients and friends to Mr. Perkins for immigration matters. He has always done exemplary work and achieved outstanding results. Also, he treats his clients well and charges reasonable fees. Everyone I have referred him has been pleased to work with him, has appreciated the results, and has thanked me for the referral."
"Robert is both experienced and friendly. I worked for Robert for several years and continue to rely on him as a mentor in complex immigration issues. You will be in good hands with Robert."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Robert on several projects. He is an experienced attorney with a very good understanding of the big picture and of every detail, as well. He is caring and compasionate. I recommend him as an attorney competent and able to handle any type of immigration case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert Perkins is a well qualified, competent and experienced Immigration lawyer. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has resources and this is essential in the outcome of an immigration deportation matter."
"Robert Perkins and I shared office space in Los Angeles, and I had many opportunities to see him work in the immigration field. I have also collaborated with him on investor visas for mutual clients. Robert is a true professional in this complicated and ever changing area of the law who treats his clients with respect. Robert’s knowledge of the immigration laws is unparalleled because he has a national practice. He is often able to come up with legal strategies for complex cases that attorneys without his experience and depth of knowledge would not recognize. I highly recommend Robert Perkins as a first rate immigration attorney who gets the job done. ."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
2020 Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
1997
Excellence in Immigration Law, Law and Leading Attorneys
1993
Volunteer of the Year, Jewish Vocational Services
1989
Magna Cum Laude (top 15% of Class), University of Illinois
1982
Presidential Scholar Award, Beloit College
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Owner, The Immigration Professor
2002 - 2003
Adjunct Professor, University Of Illinois College Of Law
1991 - 1994
Attorney, McCullough, Campbell and Lane
1989 - 1991
Attorney, Denton Law Firm
Associations
1993 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - 1995
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionChairman
1989 - 1994
American Bar Association chapterMember
1989 - 1994
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Marincas v. Lewis, 92 F3d 195
Immigration must give such hearings as they are mandated by the INA
Education
1989
University of Illinois College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Beloit College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Mona's Rants Ep.112
11 million undocumented immigrants being granted citizenship
2021
Mona's Rants Ep. 131
Surge of migrants, children at the border! Is Biden administration ready?
2020
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Entertainment Section
The Battle for Extraordinary: Immigration and COVID-19 for Entertainment Attorneys
2015
Church Presentation
Immigration Updates
Publications
2018
2018
Manila Up Magazine
Green Card and Marriage
1989
Illinois Bar Journal
Commicating with Corporate Employees Represented by Counsel
Languages
English
Spanish
Farsi
Romanian
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits (EDD) have negative impact on my I 751 application?
09 Apr 2020
Q&A
Can I change my status from H-1B (I-140 approved but I-485 not submitted) to F-1 in the US?
09 Apr 2020
Q&A
How soon can I reapply?
09 Apr 2020
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
De-Stressing the Deportation/Removal Process, an Overview of the Process, Part 1
12 Dec 2018
Legal Guide
MARRIED TO A US CITIZEN AND READY TO GET YOUR GREEN CARD? HERE'S A LIST OF DO'S AND DON'TS
07 Dec 2018
Video Legal Guide
The Immigration Professor, Expedited Removal/Deportation (Getting Deported/Removed at the Airport)
29 Jul 2017