Kevin A. Raica

Top rated Immigration attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
Kevin A. Raica
Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC

Practice Areas: Immigration; view more

Licensed in Illinois since: 2004

Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2014

Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC

200 West Adams Street
Suite 2211
Chicago, IL 60606 Visit website

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Kevin A. Raica, an associate attorney with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, is a distinguished figure in the labyrinthine world of immigration law. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has dedicated his career to navigating the complex pathways of immigration, concentrating on areas such as family-based immigration, waivers, removal defense, asylum and employment-based immigration. His professional journey is marked by a fervent commitment to advocacy, ensuring that each case is handled with both grace and poise.

Educated at the Illinois Institute of Technology – Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Raica’s foundation in law is robust, underpinned by a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Northwestern University. His academic background has equipped him with a deep understanding of the socio-political dynamics that influence immigration laws and policies. This knowledge is continually shared through his active participation in educational forums, including leadership roles in discussions at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) conferences and local bar associations.

Those who have worked with Mr. Raica or have been represented by him consistently praise his unique blend of professional rigor and genuine compassion. His notable legal victories, such as Lam v. Holder and Gonzales-Gomez v. Achim, serve as testaments to his skill and dedication. Recognized by his peers and the legal community, he has been honored as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers, with accolades that highlight his contributions to the field of immigration law.

Beyond the courtroom and case files, Mr. Raica is a pillar in the legal community, actively contributing to AILA as the chair of the Chicago Chapter's Executive Office for Immigration Review Liaison Committee. His previous roles and ongoing engagements with various legal committees underscore his commitment to fostering a just and effective immigration system. Through his professional endeavors and public engagements, he continues to shape the discourse on immigration, advocating for fair and humane policies.

Practice areas

Immigration: Consumer, Immigration: Business

Focus areas

Asylum, Naturalization & Citizenship

  • 80% Immigration: Consumer
  • 20% Immigration: Business

First Admitted: 2004, Illinois

Professional Webpage: https://krilaw.com/attorney-profiles/kevin-raica/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • State Bar of Illinois
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member; Chicago Chapter Executive Office for Immigration Review Liaison Committee, Chair; Co-Chair, 2015 - 2016
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Lam v. Holder, 698 F.3d 529 (7th Cir. 2012)
  • Gonzales-Gomez v. Achim, 441 F.3d 552 (7th Cir. 2006)
Honors/Awards:
  • Emerging Lawyer, 2016 - 2017, Leading Lawyers
  • Rising Star, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, Super Lawyers
Educational Background:
  • B.A., Northwestern University
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Immigration Court Practice (March 2017), Discussion Leader, AILA Midwest Regional Conference, Chicago, Illinois
  • District Court jurisdiction (November 2011), AILA Chicago Chapter Fall Conference, Chicago, Illinois
  • Preparing for Immigration Court (November 2013), AILA Chicago New Members Division monthly meeting, Chicago, Illinois
  • Driver’s License and Social Security Issues for Immigrants (November 2014), Speaker, AILA Chicago Chapter Fall Conference, Chicago, Illinois
  • Immigration Practice Ethics (May 2015), Speaker, AILA Chicago Chapter Ethics Conference, Chicago, Illinois
  • Complicated Lawful Permanent Resident Issues (October 2015), Speaker, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois
  • Immigration Law and Procedure (November 2015), Guest Lecturer, John Marshall Law School
  • Customs and Border Protection: Entry and Admission Issues (June 2016), Speaker, AILA Chicago Chapter monthly meeting, Chicago, Illinois
  • Employment-based immigration unit (August 2016, November 2015, April 2015, June 2014, August 2013), Speaker, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Chicago, Illinois
  • Consular Processing Strategies: Pitfalls and Solutions in Consular Practice (January 2017) Speaker, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois

Office location for Kevin A. Raica

200 West Adams Street
Suite 2211
Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: 312-235-1853

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2014

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