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Helping Immigrants Since 1975 · 50 Years of Service

Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.

104 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800 · Chicago, IL 60603 · (312) 427-6163

Immigration Family-Based Visas Citizenship Employment Immigration Deportation Defense Federal Litigation

One of Chicago's most established immigration boutiques, MMH has been guiding immigrants and their families through the U.S. immigration system since 1975. The firm handles the full range of cases — green cards, naturalization, work visas, deportation defense, and federal court litigation when government delays violate the law.

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4.9
★★★★★
Based on 124+ reviews
Overall
4.9
Results
4.9
Communication
4.8
Value
4.7
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose MMH?

Immigration law is technical, the consequences of a mistake are enormous, and the system has only gotten more unforgiving. Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan has been doing nothing but immigration work for fifty years — that depth of experience is hard to overstate. The firm handles family-based green cards, employment visas, citizenship applications, and deportation defense, and they have a strong federal-litigation practice for when USCIS unlawfully delays or denies a case. Their reputation among Chicago's immigrant communities is steady, careful, and trustworthy. If you have a complex case, a denial to overcome, or you simply want a firm that won't make a paperwork mistake that costs you your future, MMH is one of the safest hands in the city.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Family-Based Green Cards Marriage-Based Immigration Naturalization & Citizenship Employment Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1) Investor Visas (E-2, EB-5) Removal & Deportation Defense Asylum & Withholding Adjustment of Status Consular Processing Federal Court Litigation
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Pay

Most immigration matters are quoted as flat fees so you know exactly what your case will cost up front. Government filing fees are separate.

$2,500–$6,500
family green card / naturalization
$5K–$25K+
deportation defense / federal lit
The Team

Key Attorneys

James Hallagan, Principal Attorney

James "Jim" Hallagan

Principal Attorney since 1980
Family-based immigration, naturalization, deportation defense, appeals
Margaret McCormick, Founding Partner

Margaret H. McCormick

Founding Partner (Retired)
Pioneered firm's family and employment immigration practice from 1978
MMH Senior Associates

Senior Associates

Immigration Specialists
Employment visas, EB-5 investor cases, asylum, complex consular processing
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Priya R.
Marriage-Based Green Card · Pilsen
★★★★★
"Our case had a wrinkle from a previous visa overstay we were terrified to disclose. MMH walked us through it carefully, prepared our packet meticulously, and we got our green card approved without an interview headache."
Client
Daniel A.
Deportation Defense · Cook County
★★★★★
"After ICE put me in proceedings, I thought I was finished. Hallagan's team built a cancellation-of-removal case from scratch and won. I'm still here with my U.S.-born kids. They saved my life."
Client
Anna O.
Citizenship · Albany Park
★★★★★
"I was nervous about my naturalization interview because of an old traffic case. MMH prepared me for every possible question. I sailed through and took my oath last month. Couldn't have done it without them."
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Does MMH only handle Chicago cases?
No. Immigration is federal law. MMH represents clients across the United States and from clients abroad through consular processing. Their offices are in Chicago and Elgin.
How long does a family green card take?
It depends on the specific category. A spouse of a U.S. citizen filed inside the U.S. typically takes 12–18 months. Other family preferences can take years. MMH gives you a realistic timeline at the consultation.
What if my case has been stuck at USCIS for years?
MMH has a federal litigation practice that files mandamus actions and APA suits to force USCIS to decide unreasonably delayed cases. They have a strong track record of moving stalled cases.
Will my case be confidential if I'm undocumented?
Yes. Attorney-client privilege applies regardless of immigration status. The firm is experienced and discreet with sensitive cases.
Do they handle employment-based visas for businesses?
Yes. MMH represents employers across H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, PERM, and immigrant visa petitions, and counsels on I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement.

Quick Facts

Founded1975
Firm SizeSmall · Boutique
Fee StructureFlat fee
Family Green Card$2,500–$6,500
Free ConsultationLimited
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish
Virtual AvailableYes
National PracticeYes
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Offices

Chicago: 104 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60603
Elgin: Branch Office
(312) 427-6163

Recognition

  • ✓ Helping Immigrants Since 1975
  • ✓ AILA Members in Good Standing
  • ✓ Best Lawyers in America (Immigration)
  • ✓ Super Lawyers — Multiple Years
  • ✓ Federal Court Litigation Practice