Atty. Cathy Higgins-Mora

Atty. Cathy Higgins-Mora

Cathy Higgins-Mora is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization. Cathy received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Chicago Chicago 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Cathy Higgins-Mora at a glance

Cathy Higgins-Mora is a citizenship and immigration attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1999). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D. Dean, 1999) and DePaul University (B.A., 1995). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Cathy Higgins-Mora is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization
  • Cathy received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Cathy practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Cathy Higgins-Mora's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cathy Higgins-Mora handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Cathy Higgins-Mora's law office located?
Cathy Higgins-Mora's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cathy Higgins-Mora handle?
Cathy Higgins-Mora focuses on citizenship, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Cathy Higgins-Mora practiced law?
Cathy Higgins-Mora has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Cathy Higgins-Mora go to law school?
Cathy Higgins-Mora earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 1999); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D. Dean
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1999
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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