Herb Elesh is a Immigration Lawyer Practicing in all of Chicagoland. He is active and in good standing within the Illinois State Bar Association. Questionnaire: Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. On a Provisional Waiver case I-601 we were able to have USCIS Chicago District Office approve the extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse which led to an approval for the greencard for a husband who entered on a false passport. His name was misrepresented on his passport and USCIS demanded a waiver of the misrepresentation. Based on the wifes medical records and detailed affidavits from myself and my paralegal and affifavits from the Petitioner and beneficiary he was approved for the I-601 and greencard. How did you build a successful practice? mostly word of mouth from satisfied families and clients; What should clients look for in a lawyer? honest, experienced and professional. should be updating himself/herself on laws/regulations/ changes to courts and USCIS and embassies How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? not as important as new laws and regulations at embassies and USCIS and NVC What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? potential forms of relief such as work permits or green cards or U visa for crime victims or waivers What information do you need in a free phone consultation? potential forms of relief such as work permits or green cards or U visa for crime victims or waivers What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? value-driven law office with almost 20 years of experience but fees as more affordable given the same level of experience and professionalism of the more expensive downtown law offices What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? having approvals which reunite families here in the US and enable them to build their lives here without fear of deportation. What are your other interests in addition to law? social justice for immigrants in USA including voting and participating in our democracy and helping those new citizens learn English and vote Are you involved in your community? offering pro bono help in the community for U.S. citizen applicants

Dan Walker Jr. is a trial attorney with 35 years of experience. He has tried cases in Cook, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Kane and Lake County. He understands that an attorney must be aggressive, pragmatic, and results oriented. He has helped many clients navigate and use the court system to achieve their goals.

Monica P. Patankar is a partner with the law firm of Patankar Law P.C. Monica takes a compassionate approach to helping clients solve their legal issues. She listens to each story carefully and understands that no two issues are alike. Monica's legal training and experience have prepared her to handle your legal needs. Monica gained her legal knowledge at University of Notre Dame Law School in Notre Dame, Indiana. Upon graduation, Monica worked for a large law firm, Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois. At Chapman, Monica worked with large municipalities and other governmental entities to raise capital for large infrastructure projects. After working for Chapman, Monica also had the opportunity to focus her legal acumen on individuals with family law issues and businesses handling general litigation and transactional matters, before forming Patankar Law P.C. Moreover, through her previous work experiences, she gained an interest in taxation and furthered her education at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law receiving an LL.M. in Taxation. Monica is trained as a Guardian ad Litem, an attorney that is appointed to determine what is in the best interest of the minor children, in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties. To schedule an initial consultation with a skilled Aurora Tax Attorney, call 630-820-8877.

Kendall County divorce lawyer Matthew Williams is an experienced family law attorney trained on the ins-and-outs of divorce litigation. In addition, Mr. Williams has also been trained in the collaborative law approach to divorce resolution. My law firm represents clients in Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, and Kendall County. For nearly a decade, I have focused entirely on divorce, paternity (parentage), establishment and modification of support, parental rights, enforcement of divorce decrees, and other family law-related matters. I have litigated numerous divorce and parentage matters and know how to litigate yours. More importantly than that, I focus on keeping your case out of the courthouse as much as possible. That helps keep costs down and can actually expedite many cases. To schedule an appointment with an experienced Aurora divorce attorney, visit our website or call 630-409-8184.

T. Phillip Boggess is the principle in his law firm, the Law Office of T. Phillip Boggess. The focus of the law firm and of his practice is to help clients understand their situation and to make solid plans to help navigate any future potential pitfalls while pursuing their goals for themselves, their businesses, and their families. With over 20 years representing clients, Mr. Boggess has helped both individuals and businesses from their small beginnings through their growth, accomplishments, stumbles in the road, reaching their goals, exit strategies, and passing on their legacy to the next generation. Mr. Boggess has represented: individuals looking to have strategies available for their personal lives and making sure everything was in order for the uncertainties of life ... business owners who want to be sure his or her business was formed properly, and whether he or she was taking the proper steps to continue the success by following proper procedures and also attracting, rewarding, and retaining key employees ... business owners who were looking to transition out of the business ... athletes and entertainers who were looking to capitalize on their moment along all available avenues ... and other individuals who wanted to make sure they understood the options and opportunities available.