Atty. Matthew Velazquez

Atty. Matthew Velazquez

Matthew Velazquez is an immigration attorney based in Florida who represents individuals and families in a range of U.S. immigration matters, including deportation defense, applications before USCIS, and family-based immigration processes. He works with both English- and Spanish-speaking clients, helping them understand their legal options and navigate immigration procedures with clarity.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew Velazquez at a glance

Matthew Velazquez is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Consumer Law Group. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017). Educated at Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2017) and Florida International University B.A. summa cum laude; Philosophy (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Velazquez is an immigration attorney based in Florida who represents individuals and families in a range of U.S. immigration matters, including deportation defense, applications before USCIS, and family-based immigration processes
  • He works with both English- and Spanish-speaking clients, helping them understand their legal options and navigate immigration procedures with clarity
  • Mr. Velazquez focuses on case evaluation and client communication throughout each stage of the process
  • Matthew Velazquez is part of Consumer Law Group, LLC, a national immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration law
  • For more than 16 years, the firm has concentrated on serving the Hispanic community, representing immigrants and families across the United States
  • With a team of over 300 bilingual professionals, Consumer Law Group regularly appears before USCIS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals
  • The firm handles complex immigration matters such as deportation defense, detention, humanitarian protection, and family-based immigration, and evaluates more than 50 potential legal pathways, including U visas, T visas, VAWA, asylum, and waivers
  • The firm provides representation in removal proceedings, asylum claims, family petitions, and waivers, along with work authorization, permanent residence, and citizenship processes
  • Consumer Law Group maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received client reviews across Google, Trustpilot, and ConsumerAffairs
  • It has also been featured in national media outlets including CNN, Univision, and Telemundo

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Velazquez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Velazquez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

Common questions about Matthew Velazquez

Where is Matthew Velazquez's law office located?
Matthew Velazquez's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Consumer Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Velazquez handle?
Matthew Velazquez focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Velazquez practiced law?
Matthew Velazquez has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Matthew Velazquez go to law school?
Matthew Velazquez earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Velazquez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida International University College of Law
- 2017
Florida International University B.A. summa cum laude; Philosophy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2017

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