Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education

2003 University of Minnesota Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Marquette University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English | French

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2013 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2013 Recognition for Service as Chapter Second Vice Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter 2012 Illinois Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2012 Recognition for Service as Chapter Treasurer, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter 2011 Recogition for Service as Chapter Secretary, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter

Associations

2013 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago Chapter) Chicago Chapter Vice Chair 2004 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2004 - Present Chicago Bar Association Member and Performer in Christmas Spirits Shows 2012 - 2013 American Immigration Lawyers Association Member of the International Operations Committee 2012 - 2013 American Immigration Lawyers Association - Chicago Chapter Chicago Chapter Second Vice Chair

Speaking

2013 Late Breaking Seminar: Finally! The I-601A Provisional Waiver I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers 2012 6-day Immigration Law Training Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents and relief under former INA § 212(c) 2011 Midwest Regional Conference Immigrant Visa Consular Processing and Waivers for Clients Abroad 2011 AILA Webinar FB-2A Derivatives: Dirty Secrets Revealed 2011 6-day Immigration Law Training Interviewing New Clients

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Updated: Mar 11, 2026