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):
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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