Jorge A. Ochoa
Immigration attorney · Chicago, IL · Admitted Illinois 2007
About this attorney
Jorge A. Ochoa is a dedicated attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, focusing his legal practice on immigration and criminal defense matters. With over two decades of professional experience, Mr. Ochoa provides skilled guidance and zealous representation to individuals and families navigating complex immigration systems and legal proceedings. Born in El Salvador and raised in the New Orleans metropolitan area, Mr. Ochoa brings a deep, personal understanding of immigrant communities to his legal advocacy. He completed his undergraduate education at Loyola University New Orleans, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a specialization in Broadcast Journalism in 2003, before earning his Juris Doctor from Ohio State University in 2007. Mr. Ochoa is committed to safeguarding the rights and futures of his clients. He approaches each case with compassionate counsel, clear communication, and strategic problem-solving to help clients achieve legal status, family unity, and positive case outcomes.
Throughout their legal career, Jorge has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including deportation/removal defense, green card legal assistance, and immigration bond assistance. Having graduated from Ohio State University, 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, Jorge 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
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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