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Christopher William Helt, Esq.

Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 1994, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

Christopher W. Helt, Esq., is the managing member of The Helt Law Group, LLC, and a nationally recognized deportation and removal defense attorney. With decades of dedicated advocacy, Mr. Helt focuses his practice on representing individuals and families facing complex immigration proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. District Courts, Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Department of Homeland Security.

Throughout his distinguished legal career, Mr. Helt has earned widespread acclaim for his relentless representation of immigrants, including handling high-profile federal immigration cases and championing pro bono representation for refugees and unaccompanied minors. A graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, his dedication to advocacy and service has earned him honors such as the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award, Litigator of the Year, and continuous selection to Super Lawyers.

Mr. Helt operates on the philosophy that every individual deserves a tenacious defense and compassionate, clear counsel when navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. He combines comprehensive knowledge of federal statutory frameworks with an aggressive litigation style to protect his clients' rights and secure their future in the United States.

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

Practice Focus

Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Asylum Legal AssistanceDeportation/Removal DefenseGreen Card Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa AssistanceImmigration Bond AssistanceWaiver Applications

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

Illinois State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 1994
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 LawJD - Juris Doctor (1994)
Loyola University ChicagoBA - Bachelor of Arts (1990)

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
Christopher William Helt, Esq.
10 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 875
Chicago, IL 60606
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 (833) 759-1474
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