Green Cards & Adjustment of Status
Permanent residency through family sponsorship and complex status adjustments.
Chicago Immigration Law Firm
Experienced Advocacy for Complex Immigration Cases.
A family-run firm fighting for families across Illinois and Tennessee — before USCIS, the Immigration Court, the BIA and ICE. In English or Spanish.
Call 888-843-4098
20+Years of Experience
5,000+Clients Served
96%Client Satisfaction
4.7★296 Client Reviews
Recognized by leading legal organizations
Family-OperatedWhen you work with us, you work directly with our family.
About Gilliam Law
Experienced Immigration Lawyers Fighting for Families
Gilliam Law is a family-run immigration practice headquartered in Chicago. Our work centers on family-based immigration and on defending people who are facing removal — including the complex cases that sit between USCIS and Immigration Court that many firms turn away.
“Families belong together.” Every case we take comes back to that one idea.
We are not a high-volume practice. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options clearly in English or Spanish, and build a case you can follow from the first filing to the final decision.
- USCIS
- Chicago Immigration Court
- Board of Immigration Appeals
- ICE
Our Immigration Services
Guidance at Every Stage of Your Case
From the first filing to the final decision, we handle the full range of family and removal-defense matters.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Step-by-step guidance from green card holder to U.S. citizen.
Deportation Defense & Re-Entry
Strategic defense in Immigration Court, bond hearings and ICE matters.
Complex Waivers & Pardons
Overcoming inadmissibility, unlawful presence and prior violations.
Family & Marriage-Based Immigration
Reuniting families through marriage petitions, adjustment and consular processing.
Asylum & Humanitarian Relief
Asylum claims, U-Visas for victims of crime, and DACA for Dreamers.
Immigration Appeals
Challenging adverse USCIS decisions and removal orders before the BIA.
Detention & Bond Hearings
Fast action to locate detained loved ones, file for bond and plan for release.
Why Choose Gilliam Law
Personalized Attention. Powered by Technology.
We take on the cases other firms can’t — and we make sure you’re never left wondering what’s happening with yours.
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Complex Cases Welcome
Our focus is exclusively complex family immigration: matters that overlap USCIS and Immigration Court, removal defense and difficult waivers.
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24/7 Client Portal
Track your case progress, review timelines and access secure, up-to-date information whenever you need it.
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Bilingual Counsel
Native Spanish representation that feels intentional — not translated. Se habla español.
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A Dedicated Legal Team
Attorneys and paralegals work your case together from intake to resolution, with Solomon guiding removal-defense strategy.
How We Protect Your Family
Representation Built Around Your Family
An immigration case is more than paperwork. One wrong filing can put someone in front of a judge — so the first decision is often the most important one.
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We listen first
We review your full history — family ties, work record and any criminal background — before recommending a path.
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We map your real options
Some cases have one clear route, others have several. We explain the tradeoffs, tell you what we’d do in your place, and let you decide.
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We speak for you
At USCIS interviews, bond hearings, in Immigration Court and on appeal, we advocate for you when you can’t speak for yourself.
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We keep you informed
You’ll know when we file, when we hear back and what comes next. If there’s a setback, you hear it from us first.
When to call an immigration attorney right away
- ICE has detained a family member
- You received a Notice to Appear or a Request for Evidence
- You have a criminal record, prior removal order or past immigration violation and plan to file
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Lawyer Solomon always takes time to listen your story and give you solutions.
★★★★★ Google Review
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Kept informed throughout
Clients describe a professional, responsive team that kept them updated through every step of the process.
What reviewers say
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Every question answered
English- and Spanish-speaking clients alike praise the team’s patience in answering all of their questions — all the way to a green card.
What reviewers say
★★★★★
No distance too far
Families as far away as Minnesota have trusted Gilliam Law with their cases, citing honesty and compassion.
What reviewers say
★★★★★
Care and dedication
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the firm as trustworthy, experienced immigration attorneys who treat cases like family.
What reviewers say
Meet Our Team
The People Behind Your Representation
Gilliam Law is family-operated in the truest sense, with decades of combined experience across USCIS filings, deportation defense and courtroom advocacy.
Managing Attorney
Solomon D. Gilliam
Solomon founded Gilliam Law on a single principle: families belong together. For more than 20 years he has represented individuals and families before USCIS, the Chicago Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and ICE.
He personally reviews strategy on removal-defense matters and appears in court when a case calls for it — so clients get an experienced advocate, not an assembly line.
Nancy Morataya-Gilliam
Business Development
Quiana Gilliam
Sr. Paralegal (USCIS)
David Gilliam
Paralegal / Marketing Manager
Solomon Gilliam Jr.
Paralegal / Social MediaAreas We Serve
Three Offices. Representation Nationwide.
Most of our work happens throughout Chicago and Illinois. Wherever you live, we can represent you in court, at USCIS interviews and at ICE check-ins — and if you don’t see your city below, reach out anyway. We likely serve it.
Chicago, Illinois
South Side Chicago
1904 W. 47th St.Chicago, IL 60609
Serving the City of Chicago and its neighborhoods, with regular appearances at the Chicago Immigration Court.
Map & Directions →Main Office · Addison, Illinois
DuPage County & West Suburbs
211 W. Lake St., Suite 1AAddison, IL 60101
Serving Addison, DuPage County and Chicago’s western suburbs.
Map & Directions →Franklin, Tennessee
Greater Nashville
595 Hillsboro Rd.Franklin, TN 37067
Serving Franklin, Williamson County and the greater Nashville area.
Map & Directions →Immigration law is federal. We take cases anywhere in the United States when a client needs us to travel.
Contact Gilliam Law
Speak With an Immigration Lawyer Today
Tell us about your situation. We’ll listen, explain your options in plain English or Spanish, and tell you honestly what we can do. No pressure, no script — just a real conversation with a lawyer who handles these cases every day.
- Phone
- 888-843-4098
- Office Hours
- Mon – Fri9:00 am – 5:00 pmSaturday10:00 am – 2:00 pmSundayClosed
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