About Susan Renee Fortino-Brown

Susan Fortino-Brown has practiced in the field of Immigration Law exclusively since 1987. Ms. Fortino-Brown has served in several leadership positions with the National American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), including the Chair of the AILA Field Operations Liaison Committee to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”). She has also served on the following National AILA committees: Nebraska Service Center (“NSC”) Liaison Committee, USCIS Benefits Committee, National Benefits Center (“NBC”) Liaison, AILA National Ethics Committee, and the AILA Board of Governors, while simultaneously serving as Chapter Chair of the Chicago AILA chapter. In addition, Ms. Fortino-Brown acted as a member of the American Immigration Council (“AIC”) Board of Trustees, and she is presently the Co-Chair of the Leadership Council of the National Immigration Justice Center (“NIJC”) of Heartland Alliance in Chicago. Ms. Fortino-Brown is currently on the Chicago AILA District Director Liaison committee. She has been a contributing author for past AILA Immigration & Nationality Law Handbooks, and speaks frequently at regional and national Immigration Law conferences. Her clients are diverse within the immigration field, and include individuals and owners of businesses, a nationally prominent University and its faculty members, professional baseball players, competitive figure skaters, fashion designers, as well as individuals in family-based immigration, naturalization, asylum and deportation/removal matters. Ms. Fortino-Brown hosted a weekly Spanish radio program on Immigration Law and has appeared on national and local television and radio as an expert on the topic. She has been recognized by the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, receiving the “Women with Vision" award. Ms. Fortino-Brown has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times and Chicago Lawyer Magazine. Ms. Fortino-Brown speaks Italian and is fluent in Spanish.

 

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Immigration
Posted by Reda
November 19, 2023
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The best immigration in Chicago , my case was the most difficult case that no lawyer would take , miss Fortino took the challenge because she believed on me and took that chalenge and we won the case thanks to her dedication and to her team , thank you Suzan me and my familly will never forget . God bless you and bless your familly

Immigration
Posted by Michelle
September 24, 2023
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I was so pleased with the service I received from the law firm in the past 9 years. The team members care about what you need, professional, supportive and very friendly. For every application case, the team members provide you with the precise and clear instructions to make sure you fully understand each item and fill in the application form correctly. They strive to achieve the best result in every application they submit, no errors and no missing documents. After they receive any notice they send it to you immediately along with a letter that well explains the notice and the list of the things you need to do. You can count on them for everything. You always receive an advanced friendly reminder for your visa renewal with all the information you need to prevent you from missing the deadline. For every phone call they answer you promptly or call you back as soon as they can. A fantastic experience, and highly recommended!

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2020
Hired Attorney

We were referred to Susan forte by one of her prior clients. We found her to be quite knowledgeable and quite trustworthy and very responsive and fulfilling and completing all our needs. They were able to assist us in acquiring a visa during the time we were in Italy. This was accomplished for my new wife in record time. We will always be thankful To them.

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2020
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Working with Susan Fortino-Brown was the best thing that happened to my immigration case. The guidance given was professional and human at the same time. It did not feel like, I am just a client, I felt I was seen as a human being. The precision in guidance is commendable. I highly recommend Susan Fortino-Brown.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
March 13, 2020
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Susan and her team are the best immigration lawyers I have ever known. I most liked the idea that Susan having a busy schedule was always hands on, she directly worked with me on my case from the first day that i started up to the day my case was approved. She has a very big and understanding heart. The team kept me updated all the time and made me feel like I was their only client, Special mention to Perla Ramirez who is always there to help all the time, I can never thank her enough. I am forever grateful for how they all worked on my case from ashes to blooming flowers.

 

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  • Immigration
  • Other 5
    • Employment Based Matters
    • Non-Immigrant Petitions
    • Family and Marriage Based Petitions
    • Citizenship and Naturalization
    • DACA

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Susan Renee Fortino-Brown was admitted in 1987 to the State of Illinois.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Susan Renee Fortino-Brown speaks Spanish and Italian.
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    Yes, Susan Renee Fortino-Brown has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Susan Renee Fortino-Brown has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Susan Renee Fortino-Brown attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School.