Godfrey Alexander Gillett Jr., Jr.
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 1998, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Godfrey Alexander Gillett Jr. is an experienced attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to assisting clients with complex immigration matters, healthcare law, and guardianship proceedings. With extensive legal knowledge, Mr. Gillett guides individuals and families through the intricacies of the legal system, ensuring their rights and interests are protected at every stage. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Gillett has served as a guardian ad litem, providing essential advocacy and insight into sensitive cases involving vulnerable individuals and families. He earned his Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law in 2005, following his undergraduate studies at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1998. Mr. Gillett is committed to delivering compassionate, diligent, and strategic legal representation. He prioritizes clear communication, tailored legal solutions, and compassionate service to help his clients successfully navigate life-changing legal challenges.
Throughout their legal career, Godfrey has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including green card legal assistance, guardianship, and health care. Having graduated from City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Godfrey maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
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.
Contact
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