
Julia Sverdloff, Asylum Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Asylum, Citizenship, and Deportation · 5.0/5 rating from 9 verified client reviews
AttorneyatSverdloff Law Group, PC
Chicago, IL
Practicing asylum in Chicago since 2007.
- 19+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 9 client reviews
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Julia Sverdloff is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Citizenship, and Deportation. Julia has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sverdloff Law Group, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews.
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Asylum · Citizenship · Deportation
- Handles Asylum, Citizenship, and Deportation matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Julia Sverdloff: Julia Sverdloff is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Citizenship, and Deportation. Julia has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sverdloff Law Group, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Julia's practice areas in Chicago
Julia concentrates on asylum, citizenship, deportation, general, and green cards. Each area below outlines the kind of case Julia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Asylum
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Citizenship
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Deportation
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General
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Green Cards
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Immigration
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Work Visas
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Asylum cases in Chicago, Illinois
Julia takes asylum matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Citizenship cases in Chicago, Illinois
Julia takes citizenship matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Deportation cases in Chicago, Illinois
Julia takes deportation matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
Julia takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Green Cards cases in Chicago, Illinois
Julia takes green cards matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Julia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Julia Sverdloff, asylum attorney serving Chicago
Julia Sverdloff is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Citizenship, and Deportation. Julia has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sverdloff Law Group, PC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 client reviews. Julia works from Chicago, Illinois and takes on asylum matters across the region.
Attorney Julia Sverdloff is the founder and owner of Sverdloff Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. A top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of total legal experience, Ms. Sverdloff focuses her practice solely on immigration law, and she provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Chicagoland region and all across the globe who have legal needs involving any of the following:
· Family-based immigration
· Citizenship and naturalization
· Adjustment of status
· Fiancé and K-1 visas
· Removal of conditions
· Green cards and lawful permanent resident matters
· Nonimmigrant visas
· Consular processing
· Asylum
· Deportation and removal defense
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Sverdloff fully understands the struggles and challenges so many face when trying to seek a better life in the United States. As such, she delivers exceptional advocacy throughout all legal proceedings to protect her clients' rights and entitlements at all turns, and she has achieved remarkable success helping her clients obtain their goals and the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve efficiently and cost-effectively.
Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, Ms. Sverdloff has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from her peers. Each year since 2013 Julia Sverdloff has been selected as an Illinois Super Lawyer® “Rising Star” for immigration, placing her among the top 2 ½ percent of up-and-coming attorneys selected.
Because of her knowledge of the complex and changing area of immigration law and dedication to her clients Ms. Sverdloff received 10 out of 10 client ratings on Avvo along with the site's Clients' Choice and Top Contributor awards
A 2003 graduate of St. John's University, Ms. Sverdloff received her master's in international relations from C.W. Post University in Brookville, New York, in 2004. She then attended The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 2007. She holds her license to practice in New York and New Jersey as well as in Illinois, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Ms. Sverdloff also holds her license as a mediator, and she has facilitated a number of mediations involving a wide range of legal issues. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a professional immigration bar of more than 15,000 attorneys and law professors, the American Bar Association, and the Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations, among her other professional affiliations. Fluent in Russian, she also helped establish the American Association of Russian-Speaking Attorneys.
A leader in her field, Ms. Sverdloff also served as adjunct legal professor at The John Marshall Law School, and she has written extensively and conducted numerous lectures and seminars on a variety of legal topics.
Working with Julia on a asylum matter
Attorney Julia Sverdloff is the founder and owner of Sverdloff Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. A top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of total legal experience, Ms. Sverdloff focuses her practice solely on immigration law, and she provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Chicagoland region and all across the globe who have legal needs involving any of the…
Clients Julia works with
Julia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for asylum, citizenship, and deportation matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Julia studied and practices
John Marshall Law School
J.D. · 2007
C. W. Post University
M.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Julia's state bar admissions
New Jersey
2009 · ACTIVE
New York
2009 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2007 · ACTIVE
Julia studied at J.D. in John Marshall Law School and M.A. in C. W. Post University.
Law school and academic background
Julia completed J.D. in John Marshall Law School and M.A. in C. W. Post University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Julia runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Julia's professional memberships and bar associations
Chicago and Illinois State Bar Association AARSA
American Association of Russian Speaking Attorneys · membership
Locations
Julia Sverdloff's office in Chicago
Julia's primary office is at 120 South State Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, 60603. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Sverdloff Law Group, PC
120 South State Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60603
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Client reviews of Julia Sverdloff — 5.0/5 rating from 9 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Julia. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing asylum attorneys in Chicago.
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How to hire Julia Sverdloff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new asylum attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Julia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Julia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Julia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a asylum attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many asylum matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Julia
Julia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in asylum practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every asylum matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Julia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Julia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many asylum practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Julia Sverdloff
How much does it cost to hire Julia for a asylum case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Julia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Julia offer a free consultation?
Julia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Julia's office. Some asylum attorneys offer free consults — check Julia's current terms during booking.
How long do asylum cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple asylum matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Julia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Julia take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Julia is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Julia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Julia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Julia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Julia accepting new asylum clients right now?
Julia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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