- In practice
- 31 years
- Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Reviews
- 3.8 (3)
- Last verified
- 14 Apr 2026
About
Adaeze Castellano has practised law for 31 years, focusing on immigration, employment, estate planning, real estate matters in Chicago. They represent clients in negotiation, mediation and court as a member of Thorne & Harrow LLP. Known for careful preparation and plain-language advice. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Immigration in Chicago · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials80 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- Illinois licence — verified
- 1 verified qualification(s)
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience86 × 15%
31 years overall; area-specific years unknown, so 50% is counted.
- Relevant years counted: 15.5
Specialization78 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 4 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 4
Verified reputation54 × 15%
3 review(s) from 1 source(s), 0.902 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.14/5.
- Source #3: 0.902 effective reviews
Professional recognition16 × 10%
2 recognition(s); weighted value 0.259.
- Civic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2022)
- Workplace Counsel Recognition (2014) — unverified
Relevant track record29 × 10%
2 sourced matter(s); weighted value 1.021.
- Removal proceedings terminated (demo record) (2025)
- Non-compete injunction defeated (demo record) (2021)
Client experience40 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 3
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Office address
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 154 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-04-14
Ranking history
Position in immigration rankings in Chicago, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #2 of 29 | 64.1 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of Illinois | DEMO-US-102926 | 1995 | activeVerified 14 Apr 2026 |
- J.D., Hudson Valley School of Law (1994) verified
Recognition
Civic Bar Pro Bono Service Award (2022)
Civic Bar Foundation (fictional)
Workplace Counsel Recognition (2014)
Employment Counsel Forum (fictional)
Unverified
Sourced matters
Removal proceedings terminated (demo record)
Chicago tribunal · 2025 · Immigration
Non-compete injunction defeated (demo record)
Chicago tribunal · 2021 · Employment
Reviews
3.8
3 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
3.8 from 3 reviews, 3 verified
- Julia I.31 Jul 2025Verified client
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Jonah O.12 Apr 2023Verified client
Good result, although the process took longer than expected.
- Esther E.25 Feb 2021Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
Offices
ChicagoMain office
Thorne & Harrow LLP
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 21 Jul 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source3 records