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Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that is a “real person” can be difficult.  Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you.  It is important that he or she be down-to-Earth and someone that you connect with.

Your attorney should be accessible.

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.


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O'Flaherty Law of Champaign

10 E. Main St., Ste. 101A

Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 803-8679
champaign.il@oflaherty-law.com

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Why O'Flaherty Law of Champaign?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Champaign?

Why O'Flaherty Law of Champaign?

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Cost-Effective

When we started our firm in the midst of the recession, we learned to survive in a lean environment and pass the savings on to our clients.  As the economy has improved, we have not changed our philosophy.  We are hungry to grow our client base, and so we have intentionally set our rates below what the market will bear.  Our mission is to make each client walk away feeling that they got more value than they paid for.  This is easier to do when we make our prices affordable.

Client-Focused

The secret to our success as a firm is incredibly simple: we build a personal relationship with each of our clients and treat them with the respect that they deserve.  We pride ourselves on our open lines of communication, frequent check-ins with our clients, and our accessibility.  We are here to help you in any way we can, often leveraging our network of resources to assist you with non-legal issues that you may be having.  We are your one-stop problem-solver and trusted adviser.  All attorneys say that they provide excellent client service, but, unlike other attorneys, we practice what we preach.  We make sure every client walks away happy . . . period.

Comprehensive

We are your community law firm.  Our business is built on long-term relationships with our clients.  Our clients have the luxury of building trust over time with one team of attorneys, rather than having to find a new attorney for each different type of matter that arises over the course of their lives.  No one attorney can be experienced at everything.  That is why we have worked hard to assemble a team of attorneys with extensive experience in different areas of experience.  Our attorneys work together closely to bring our collective experience to bear on any issue that may arise for our clients.

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Great at What We Do

Since our business comes entirely from referrals and community involvement, our reputation for quality legal work is our greatest asset . . . and it is extremely important to us.  Each of our attorneys is truly experienced in his or her practice areas, with the highest personal standards of excellence.  We are proud of our reputation in the community, and we did not achieve it by accident.  Our reputation for excellence comes from hard work, continuing education, and an above-and-beyond approach to our clients’ cases.

Our Champaign Immigration Attorneys provide excellent service in the following areas of law:

Our attorneys work as a team to provide comprehensive has experience in:

Our Champaign County Immigration Attorneys Are Experienced and Great at What We Do!  There is very little in the realm of immigration law that our experienced Champaign immigration attorneys have not handled successfully.  We realize how important exceptional representation is to you and your family.  That is why O'Flaherty Law joined forces with Reese Krajniak, who built her career through her own boutique immigration firm.  Now she has the support and resources of the entire O'Flaherty Law team of Champaign  immigration attorneys to get you results. 

Exceptional Communication in Your Native Language!  It is important that you understand exactly what is going on in your case.  We work closely with a team of interpreters that will communicate with you in your native language.  Our Champaign  immigration attorneys are accessible during evenings and weekends.  If you are unable to reach us, we promise to promptly return your calls and e-mails and to affirmatively communicate with you regarding every development in your case. 

We are Affordable!  We offer affordable flat fees in most cases.  When a flat fee is inappropriate, we prioritize setting realistic expectations at the outset regarding the costs associated with accomplishing your goals.  We are proud that our budget-friendly rates allow us to help more people and develop long-term relationships in the community. 

We are Comprehensive!  Often, your immigration case will involve other areas of law such as business representation, family law, adoption, and estate planning. Because we have an experienced team of Champaign County attorneys with experience in many different areas of law, we are able to provide you with comprehensive representation in any area of law that you require. You will never have to look elsewhere for your legal needs.​


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Please contact our office to Schedule a Consultation.
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O'Flaherty Law of Champaign

10 E. Main St., Ste. 101A

Champaign, IL 61820

champaign.il@oflaherty-law.com

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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us. Although most consultations are complimentary, some may carry a charge depending on the type of matter and meeting location.

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Check Out Articles and Videos from our Champaign Immigration Attorneys

In this episode of the Learn About Law podcast & videoblog, Champaign Immigration attorney Kevin O'Flaherty of O'Flaherty Law discusses requirements for applying for Asylum in the U.S.

In this episode of the Learn About Law podcast & videoblog, Champaign Immigration attorney Kevin O'Flaherty of O'Flaherty Law discusses requirements for applying for Asylum in the U.S.

How to Apply for Asylum

In this video, our Champaign immigration attorneys explain the option of asylum and how to apply if you feel it is the right path for you. If you have a legitimate fear of persecution in your home country, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency in the United States through either Affirmative Asylum or Defensive Asylum.​​ Asylum from oppression or persecution based on race, ethnicity or nationality.Asylum from persecution because of religions beliefs; Asylum from imprisonment based on a political opinion; Asylum from arrest or persecution based on membership in a social group; and Asylum from fear of torture, under the rules of international conventions.


In this episode of Learn About Law, our Champaign immigration attorney Andrew explains immigration 1-485 form and what documents and materials you should collect to fill out the form.

Immigration Form I-485 Explained

In this episode, our Champaign immigration attorneys discuss what documents and materials you should collect before filling out and completing Immigration Form I-485 for adjustment of status. Form I-485 is the main USCIS application for immigrants who are eligible to apply for lawful permanent residence (US green card) and can also do so while living in the US and not having to leave the country for an overseas consular interview.

Individuals eligible to file Form I-485 will typically fall into one of four categories:

  1. Those who came to the US on a temporary work visa such as an H-1B and were sponsored by their employer for a green card
  2. Those who came to the US on a temporary visa, but married a US citizen
  3. Individuals who received asylum in the US
  4. The fiancé of a US citizen who got married before their fiancée visa expired

In this Learn About Law podcast & videoblog, Champaign Immigration attorney Kevin O'Flaherty of O'Flaherty Law discusses the changes to Immigration Form I-130, the Petition for Alien Relatives to enter the United States.

Changes to Immigration Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relatives

Our Champaign immigration attorneys explains the I-130 petition form and what current changes that have occurred to it. The first step in the process of sponsoring a relative’s Visa petition is to prepare Form I-130 and file it with the office of USCIS. ‍The instructions section of Form I-130 has been revised to state that USCIS may require the citizen or resident to appear for an interview collect additional information, conduct background checks including an FBI criminal history check, and to verify the petitioner’s identity by providing fingerprints, a photograph and/or a signature. It is advisable to work with an immigration attorney when completing Form I-130, because petitions that contain errors or that are incomplete may significantly delay the green card process.


Further Reading from our Champaign Immigration Attorneys

Asylum v. Refugee: The Differences and Similarities

James Sheets

January 18, 2023

Immigration Visas: Family Based Petitions

This article explores how to petition for family members to receive their lawful permanent residence status, or more informally known as “green card.”

Anne Hasa

June 9, 2022

I suffered domestic violence and I am here without status, is there a way for me to stay in the country?

To help survivors of domestic abuse come forward with the details of the crime, Congress passed the legislation known as the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) which created a sort of deportation relief and work authorization for abused spouses of US Citizens or Legal Permanent Residents.   

May 5, 2022