Richard Hanus – Immigration Lawyer
Chicago, Elgin and Waukegan Illinois
Since 1990, Richard Hanus has dedicated his practice to helping unravel the complexities of immigration law for individuals and businesses. Immigration laws continue to change, particularly in today’s environment, with new agencies and new requirements emerging all the time. Whether you are an individual seeking status in the U.S., or are a business looking to employ foreign national workers, Mr. Hanus can help by drawing on his years of expertise and specialized knowledge.
Areas of Practice:
- Immigration & Naturalization Law
- Removal/Deportation Defense
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- Asylum
- Visas
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Illinois, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 1988
J.D. - Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1985
B.S.
Major: Communication Studies/Philosophy
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Co-Chair of local chapter’s Liaison Committee with Chicago’s Department of Homeland Security / Citizenship and Immigration Service District Director’s Office.Richard Hanus is also a lecturer on immigration law issues and developments for continuing legal/professional education programs presented by American Immigration Law Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services and National Association of Social Workers.
- Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Richard Hanus, Member - West Suburban Bar Association
Member - Kane County Bar Association
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Community Involvement
- Richard Hanus shared his expertise with fellow immigration lawyers, as part of an interagency governmental panel discussion at American Immigration Lawyers Association’s 2011 Annual Midwest Regional Conference at Chicago Hilton and Towers on March 28, 2011 featuring Chicago Field Office Directors for U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- Richard Hanus shared his expertise on a panel conducting a Continuing Legal Education Seminar at the Chicago Bar Association on January 13, 2011 on the topic of Representation of Victims of Crimes and Domestic Violence in the Immigration Law Context.
- Richard Hanus led a panel discussion and shared his expertise with fellow immigration law attorneys at the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association Annual Midwest Regional Conference in Chicago, Illinois on the topic, “Affidavits of Support, Government Benefits, Tax Issues and Social Security Benefits” on April 9, 2010.
- Richard Hanus shared his expertise in presenting a continuing legal education seminar on “Common Pitfalls Encountered by Immigration and Criminal Law Practitioners When Representing Non-U.S. Citizens” to fellow attorneys at the Chicago Bar Association on February 4, 2010.
- Richard Hanus shared his expertise in immigration law as in presenting a Continuing Legal Education seminar, “Immigration Issues in Family Law“, to fellow attorneys at Chicago Volunteer Legal Services headquarters on January 27, 2009.
- Richard Hanus shared his expertise in defense strategies for deportation/removal proceedings in presenting a seminar, “Removal for Experts“, to fellow attorneys across the U.S. via nationwide teleconference on March 19, 2009.
- ARK Chicago (social service agency in Chicago)
Richard Hanus Co-President, 2009 – present; Board of Directors, 2004 – present; Vice President, 2007 – 2009. - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Distinguished Service Award Recipient, 2006 & 1990; Volunteer Attorney 1989- Present; Immigration Law (AILA) Clinic Chair 1998-2004
Mentions/Media
- Richard Hanus urges Congress to repeal Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(9)(B) – November 27, 2010
- Richard Hanus quoted in article by Antonio Olivo, “Citizenship in Sight, But Then She Voted,” published by Chicago Tribune (December 3, 2007). The story also appeared on GMA News.
- Richard Hanus quoted in article by Shannon Mehner and Brianna McClane “Exploited Immigrants, Unaware of Labor Laws, Afraid to Fight Mistreatment”, published by Medill News Service (May 20, 2010).
- Richard Hanus recognized as a Super Lawyer for 2009, 2008 and 2007 by Chicago Magazine and Law & Politics Publications. Selected as among the top 5% of Illinois practicing attorneys in an extensive peer review and evaluation process conducted by Law & Politics Publications.
- Sponsor of National Immigrant Justice Center’s 2008 Midwest Light of Human Rights Award
- Richard Hanus quoted in radio feature “Why Didn’t She Win the Car?”, broadcast on St. Lous’ KMOX 1120 on January 26, 2007.
- Richard Hanus was interviewed for an episode of FRONTLINE/WORLD which aired on PBS.
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Chicago: Little Mexico
Legal son of an illegal mother
BY Marian Marzynski
October 31, 2006 - Richard Hanus quoted in article by Antonio Olivo, “Citizenship in Sight, But Then She Voted,” published by Chicago Tribune (December 3, 2007). The story also appeared on GMA News.
- Richard Hanus quoted in article and television feature by Nishi Gupta, “Immigrant May Lose Chance at Citizenship” published by WHOI-19 Television, Peoria, IL (December 6, 2007).
- Richard Hanus quoted in article and television feature by Courtney Brennan, “The Aftermath of the Immigration Sweep” aired and published by WQAD Television, Quad Cities/Moline, IL (November 16, 2006).
- Richard Hanus quoted in article by Jennifer Koons, “Reaction: Sanchez-Llamas v. Oregon/Bustillo v. Johnson,” published by Medill News Service (July 6, 2006).
- Richard Hanus quoted in Associated Press article by Alan Scher Zagier, “Mid-Missourians join fight over deportation,” published by Columbia Daily Tribune. (October 2, 2005).
Original insights & analysis of current immigration law issues by R. Hanus, Immigration Law Columnist: