Jesus M. Ruiz-Velasco
RUIZ VELASCO immigration law
180 N Wacker Drive
Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60606
USA
312.300.6807
Jesus Ruiz-Velasco founder of RUIZ VELASCO, IMMIGRATION LAW, provides legal
representation in the area of immigration and nationality law to businesses,
individuals and organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Although his practice
concentrates in removal/deportation defense and litigation, he also handles a wide
variety of immigration matters including family and employment based immigration.
In addition, Jesus serves as legal counsel to the Government of Mexico within
the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago. Jesus is a frequent
speaker at professional conferences, most recently the American Bar Association,
National Litigation Conference and community events.
Admitted to practice
• Supreme Court of Texas, 2002
• 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
• 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
• Northern District of Illinois
Education and certifications
• St. Mary’s University of San Antonio, JD, 2002
• Institute of International and Comparative Law in Barcelona, 2001
• Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, Bachelor of Arts, 1998
• El Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM),
México, 1996
Professional memberships & positions
• American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA)
• American Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Texas Bar Association
2003
Law School
St. Mary's Univ School of Law 2002
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Types of Cases Handled
- Asylum & Protection
- Business & Employment
- Consular Processing
- Deferred Action (DACA and DAPA)
- Deportation - Removal
- Family
- Litigation
- Naturalization
- Waivers
Languages Spoken at This Law Office
- Spanish
