Robert Thomas Carpenter
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 1989
About this attorney
Robert Thomas Carpenter is an experienced immigration and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with more than 35 years of legal experience. He concentrates his practice on navigating complex immigration matters, representing individuals, families, and organizations before the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, and the Department of State.
Throughout his career, Mr. Carpenter has managed sophisticated immigration cases across multiple sectors, including representing professional athletes, coaches, and team managers in Major League Baseball and other major sports organizations. He earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 1992 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in 1989.
Mr. Carpenter is committed to providing strategic, dedicated advocacy tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. Known for maintaining high legal ability and ethical standards, he works tirelessly to protect his clients' rights and help them achieve successful outcomes across all stages of immigration proceedings.
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
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
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
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
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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