Immigration · Chicago
Top Immigration Lawyers in Chicago
Immigration lawyers advise on visas, permanent residence, citizenship, employer sponsorship, asylum and removal defence. This list compares 30 immigration lawyers practising in Chicago on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 30
- 14 verified licences
- 47%
- average years in practice
- 18
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
David Ashford
VerifiedManaging Partner
Sterling Law Group27 yrs in practice3.3(8)ImmigrationChild CustodyEmployment+1 moreSpeaks English, French
- 2
Adaeze Castellano
VerifiedAssociate
Thorne & Harrow LLP31 yrs in practice3.8(3)ImmigrationEmploymentEstate Planning+1 moreSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 3
Hiroshi E. Feldman
VerifiedPartner
Thorne & Harrow LLP21 yrs in practice3.3(8)ImmigrationSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 4
Michael A. Lowell
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Sterling & Granger LLP27 yrs in practice3.7(3)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseReal EstateSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 5
Clara Pemberton
VerifiedOf Counsel
Sterling Law Group23 yrs in practice3.5(1)ImmigrationEstate Planning - 6
Julia Ortega
VerifiedAttorney
36 yrs in practice3.5(13)DivorceImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Hindi
- 7
Victor J. Lindqvist
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Vance & Granger LLP7 yrs in practice3.5(12)ImmigrationEmploymentEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 8
Maria Patel
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Calder Law Group37 yrs in practice4.0(2)EmploymentImmigrationSpeaks English, Russian
- 9
Amara Pemberton
VerifiedAssociate
Redfern & Ashby LLP26 yrs in practice3.5(1)Criminal DefenseFamilyImmigrationSpeaks English, Russian
- 10
Tomasz Stavros
VerifiedAssociate
Redfern & Ashby LLP38 yrs in practice3.3(6)Estate PlanningDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 11
Anika Whitaker
VerifiedOf Counsel
Vance & Granger LLP32 yrs in practice4.7(9)Criminal DefenseFamilyImmigration - 12
Clara Quinn
VerifiedAssociate
Quill & Brook LLP27 yrs in practice4.1(9)FamilyImmigrationPersonal Injury+1 moreSpeaks English, Russian
- 13
Olivia Delgado
Out of dateSenior Associate
Vance & Granger LLP30 yrs in practice4.8(25)FamilyBusinessDivorce+1 more - 14
Priya Rahman
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Harrow & Granger LLP36 yrs in practice4.7(22)ImmigrationEmploymentEstate Planning - 15
Tomasz Adeyemi
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Thorne & Harrow LLP35 yrs in practice4.8(4)ImmigrationSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 16
- 17
Ethan Feldman
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Sterling Law Group25 yrs in practiceImmigrationSpeaks English, Spanish
- 18
Wei E. Nakamura
PendingAssociate
Sterling & Granger LLP32 yrs in practice4.8(20)FamilyImmigrationSpeaks English, Korean
- 19
Tomasz J. Bennett
UnverifiedOf Counsel
Kensington & Rowe LLP18 yrs in practice4.7(14)ImmigrationEmploymentSpeaks English, French
- 20
Mateo Calloway
PendingSenior Associate
Redfern & Ashby LLP17 yrs in practice3.8(7)ImmigrationReal Estate - 21
Laura Ashford
VerifiedOf Counsel
Sterling Law Group5 yrs in practice5.0(2)Criminal DefenseBusinessImmigration - 22
David Rossi
PendingOf Counsel
Marlow Law Group35 yrs in practice3.3(3)EmploymentFamilyImmigrationSpeaks English, Urdu
- 23
Zara J. Chen
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Linden & Harrow LLP18 yrs in practice4.0(1)ImmigrationBusinessChild Custody+1 moreSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 24
Priya Rahman
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
5 yrs in practice3.4(23)Personal InjuryImmigrationSpeaks English, Arabic
- 25
Adaeze Ibarra
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Linden & Harrow LLP30 yrs in practiceEmploymentCriminal DefenseDivorce+1 more
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Chicago legal resources
- Illinois State Bar Association
Statewide bar association.
- Chicago Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois
Lawyer registration search and disciplinary records.
Choosing a immigration lawyer
Check that the person advising you is a licensed lawyer or an accredited representative; immigration fraud by unlicensed consultants is common. Ask about recent experience with your specific visa category and the expected processing timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a visa application?
Not always, but a lawyer can reduce the risk of refusal in complex cases such as prior refusals, criminal history or employer sponsorship.
What is a "notario" and why should I be careful?
In some countries a notary is a lawyer, but in others notaries are not authorised to give immigration advice. Always verify a licence.