At Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C., immigration law is our sole focus. Since our founding in 1975, we have dedicated ourselves exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality law. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing high-quality legal services in all areas of immigration law, including citizenship, permanent residency, temporary work visas, asylum and humanitarian relief, removal defense, and employer compliance. We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the complexities of immigration law and our ability to navigate its ever-changing landscape to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. Because Immigration is our sole focus, we are able to take on the most complex cases. Our attorneys are recognized by their peers and the industry as leaders in the field of immigration law.
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan PC
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 4
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THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 5
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 4
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Beata Leja
Beata Leja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Beata, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beata is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Margaret H. McCormick
Margaret H. (“Peggy”) MCCORMICK is a principal of Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C., and has been practicing exclusively in the field of immigration law for over thirty years. From 1999 until 2003, she served as national President of the American Immigration Law Foundation, and during her tenure, she established the Immigration Policy Center to increase public understanding of immigration. She is past national President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (1997-98). She curre...
Ana Valenzuela
Ana Valenzuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Ana, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anna Buskila
Anna Buskila is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Anna, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tahreem Kalam
Tahreem Kalam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Tahreem, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tahreem is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Aaron Lawee
Aaron Lawee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Aaron, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in Illinois in Immigration Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Illinois in Immigration Law with 5 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Chicago in Immigration Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Chicago in Immigration Law with 5 lawyers
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