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Beata Anna Leja

Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 2007, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

Beata Anna Leja is a partner at Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. in Chicago, Illinois. With extensive legal experience, she focuses her practice on comprehensive immigration law, skillfully representing both corporate entities and individuals. Her practice encompasses complex employment-based immigration matters as well as family-based petitions, adjustment of status, and citizenship proceedings.

Ms. Leja earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2007, following a Master of Education from National-Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California. Throughout her career, she has garnered widespread professional recognition, repeatedly being named an Illinois Rising Star and Emerging Lawyer in Immigration Law. She remains actively involved in the legal community, including service with the Chicago Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Dedicated to compassionate and strategic advocacy, Ms. Leja works closely with employers, families, and individuals navigating the intricate U.S. immigration system. She approaches every matter with personalized attention, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for her clients.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Citizenship Legal AssistanceEmployment-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

Illinois State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 2007
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
Loyola University Chicago School of LawJuris Doctor (2007)
National-Louis UniversityMaster of Education (2003)
University of Southern CaliforniaBachelor of Arts (2001)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Beata Anna Leja
210 S. Clark St.
Suite 2025
Chicago, IL 60603
Remote Representation Available

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.

Contact

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Direct Telephone
+1 (312) 667-3606
Law Firm Website
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