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Disability Rights

The ADA and other federal and state laws level the playing field for individuals with disabilities giving them as fair a chance in employment as their non-disabled counterparts.

Employment Discrimination & Harassment

Federal law prohibits employer discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity. Also included are pregnancy and breast feeding rights. An employer also cannot harass an employee based on these protected classes.

Retaliation

When asserting a protected right, federal and state laws protect you from employer retaliation such as demotion or termination.

Immigration: Citizenship Application

Naturalization is a long-haul process that that, if done right, leads to joining the citizenry that connects all Americans to one another.

Immigration: Green Card Application

Having a Green Card allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps involved vary depending on each individual situation.

Immigration: Deportation Hearings

According to USICE, the agency removed more than 267,000 immigrants in its fiscal year 2019. Legal advocates with experience and strong advocacy skills make it more difficult for these deporations so families can stay together and for immigrants to be a productive part of society.

Expunging/Sealing Criminal Records

From Class X felonies to misdemeanors, the majority of offenses in Illinois now qualify for sealing or expunging, lifting the cloud that follows those arrested or convicted.

THE VALUE OF OUR EXPERTISE

Six-figure settlement reached for religous and national origin discrimination claims.

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Employment Discrimination

Title VII

Negotiated  five-figure settlement for Deaf client.

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Employment Discrimination

ADA

Client initially applied for Permanent Residency on own, application got lost and ICE was uncooperative.  After our involvement, application for permanent residence was APPROVED.

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Immigration

Permanent Residency

Client sought our legal advice regarding his path to citizenship. By the end of his consult, his questions were answered and had created a PROPER STRATEGY to increase his chance to successfully obtain citizenship.

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Immigration

Consult Client

Permanent residency GRANTED to South Asian applicant after submitting successful application and giving proper interview preparation.

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Immigration

Permanent Residency

Over State's objection, Judge GRANTS Petition to Seal conviction of Class X Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

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Class X Felony Sealed

Purpose of Sealing: Find better job opportunities.

Judge GRANTS petition.

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Domestic Violence Charge Expunged

Purpose: Retain Job, Apply for Loan

State objects, but Judge GRANTS sealing of all criminal records.

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Over 10 Violent Convictions Sealed

Purpose of Filing: to apply for jobs in security

Judge GRANTS sealing of criminal records over State's objection that involved Class 1 Felony Murder conviction.

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Felony Murder Charge Sealed

Purpose of Filing: Find better work.

With no objection to petition, judge GRANTS petition to seal.

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Three Drug Felonies Sealed

Purpose of Filing: Get Promotion

With offenses dating from 1984 - 2011, Judges across four jurisdictions and two counties all GRANT petitions to expunge 64 arrests and convictions over State's objections.

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64 Offenses Expunged/Sealed In 4 Jurisdictions

Purpose of Filing: Clean Background Check

Judge GRANTS petition to seal Class 2 Felony armed robbery with 21 other felony charges.

Armed Robbery and Aggravated Kidnapping (12 counts) Sealed

Purpose of Filing: Get Promotion/Enter Management

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