Mary Elizabeth Bluma

Mary Elizabeth Bluma

4.6
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 21 years

Business Lawyer Practice Areas: Business

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

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Mary Elizabeth Bluma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Maria Fernanda Mandujano | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelente servicio

Desde que conocí a Mary me inspiro confianza! Me dijo si podia arreglar mi caso o no para no hacerme perder tiempo, en menos de un año obtuve una Visa T para mi y mi familia, siempre esta al tanto de las llamadas o emails, ahora estoy en espera de la residencia , MUCHAS GRACIAS ABOGADA MARY BLUMA YOU... ARE THE BEST OF CHICAGO!! La recomiendo al 100%

Posted by George | April 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome attorney!

She did everything she told me and my wife she would do and walked us through the entire process from start to end resulting in my wife FINALLY becoming a lawful permanent resident after being in the UNited States without ANY status for over 22 years. Her expertise has forever changed our lives for ...the better and we are so thankful we were referred to her. She is very nice and very smart and the best immigration attorney for sure!

Posted by Kerstin | July 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Third times the charm!

After two attorneys who did nothing but take my money I had almost given up getting my situation sorted and Mary competently led the way adjusting my status and guiding me trough the process that is very intimidating at best and crippling at worst. Her fees are reasonable and she is well aware of th...e hardships immigrants face. There were many times I literally hid behind her competent no nonsense approach and I am so very thankful for her work!

Posted by mad client!! | June 24, 2017 | Immigration

do not hire this attorney

Do yourself a favor and do not hire this attorney! !!! My husband and I opened an immigration case with this lady and unsympathetic, totally 100% incompetent workers 3 years ago, finally when it was husbands interview date in cuidad Juarez chihuahua mexico, tbe immigration official opened the stupid... packet and it was missing 2 very essential highly important documents that this stupid person forgot to include. I had my brother and sister in law running around chicago like a chicken with no head looking for these docs to mail them to me. Now the process will be delayed and we have to spend another week in this city

Mary Bluma

Replied last June 24, 2017

Hello, our office did prepare everything correctly and provide your husband with all necessary documents nessary to his visa interview. I'm sorry if the consular officer requested additional documents outside the scope of the interview. Ultimately, any delays may have been inconvenient and unrelated to anything my office did, but I'm happy we were able to get the hardship waiver approved and that your husband is now a lawful permanent resident on account of all of the applications my office filed and had successfully approved by USCIS. There are sometimes some hiccups or delays at embassy interviews that are beyond anyone's control and I'm sorry you were delayed a week in your husband's, native country before you all returned back to the United States. We spoke with your husband after he returned to the U.S. as a lawful resident and he was very happy with our services and happy to be a legal permanent resident.

Posted by Julia | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Kind and hareworking attorney

This lawyer was able to get my husband his green card after living in this country illegally for over 15 years. We are so thankful we found Mary and that she was able to help our fanily finally get the peace of mind. My husband was granted a pardon and a had to leave the country but returned in a wew...ek. Mary met with us several times and explained the process to us and us very kind and trustING and knows a lot about immigration process. I referred friends and family to her because I know she is a good attorney with fair legal fees and honest services.

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Mary Elizabeth Bluma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Pastrana

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mary is an absolutely amazing attorney. I have worked with her on several matters, and she goes above and beyond for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bart Beals

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bluma is a wonderful immigration lawyer that is thoroughly prepared. She is also a great resource for immigration issues."

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Daniel Khwaja

Immigration lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to witness Mary's work in the area of immigration first-hand. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the practice field of immigration. I would without hesitation recommend her to any client looking for for a superb attorney in this practice field."

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Travis Life

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Bluma is an excellent attorney. Whenever I have an immigration issue, she is the first person I call. She takes her time to explain complex issues in a manner where anyone can understand. I highly recommend Ms. Bluma."

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Daniel Thomann

Immigration lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is professional, dedicated, and responsible, she works very hard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Senior Attorney, Erickson Immigration Group

2012 - 2017

Immigration Attorney, North Legal Services

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Susman & Associates

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Law Office of Mary E. Bluma

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Chilton Yambert Port & Young

2005 - 2006

Attorney, Simon & McClosky

Associations

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chicago Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Mungongo (BIA 2011)

Remand

Gaberov v. Mukasey (7th Cir. 2008)

Reversed and remanded

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Education

2004

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

Truman College

Immigration Law: Immigration Court Proceedings and Asylum

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