John Francis Shine
Immigration attorney · Brookfield, IL · Admitted Illinois 2005, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
John Francis Shine is a dedicated immigration attorney who has focused exclusively on immigration law since 2005. Born in Dublin, Ireland, and raised in Chicago, he brings a deeply personal understanding of the immigrant experience to his practice. With decades of legal knowledge, Mr. Shine represents clients facing complex immigration matters, including deportation defense, waivers of inadmissibility, and family-based petitions.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago in 2000, Mr. Shine earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2005, where he received the CALI Award for Appellate Advocacy. He practiced in downtown Chicago for eight years before relocating his office to Brookfield, Illinois. Throughout his career, he has garnered continuous recognition from his peers, earning recurring selections as an Illinois Super Lawyer and Emerging Lawyer.
Committed to providing compassionate and vigorous representation, Mr. Shine approaches every case with individualized attention and strategic rigor. He works closely with families and individuals navigating the United States immigration system, helping them overcome procedural obstacles and achieve their legal objectives.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
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