Atty. Michael J. Cooper

Atty. Michael J. Cooper

Michael Cooper is a Trial Attorney and Litigator who represents individuals in criminal defense, bankruptcy, and family law matters. Based in Illinois, he has experience handling both criminal and civil litigation, providing him with courtroom insight and case management experience.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J. Cooper at a glance

Michael J. Cooper is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Consumer Law Group. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (2007). Educated at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago J.D. (—) and The University of Illinois B.A. Political Science and Speech Communication (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Cooper is a Trial Attorney and Litigator who represents individuals in criminal defense, bankruptcy, and family law matters
  • Based in Illinois, he has experience handling both criminal and civil litigation, providing him with courtroom insight and case management experience
  • Mr. Cooper works with clients facing legal challenges that may intersect with immigration concerns
  • Michael Cooper is part of Consumer Law Group, LLC, a national immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. immigration law
  • The firm has spent more than 16 years representing the Hispanic community, providing legal services to immigrants and families nationwide
  • With over 300 bilingual professionals, Consumer Law Group regularly represents clients before USCIS, immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals
  • The firm handles complex immigration matters such as deportation defense, detention cases, humanitarian protection, and family-based immigration, and evaluates over 50 potential legal pathways, including U visas, T visas, VAWA, asylum, and waivers
  • Consumer Law Group provides services including removal defense, asylum representation, family petitions, and waivers, as well as citizenship and work authorization
  • The firm maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received reviews on Google, Trustpilot, and ConsumerAffairs
  • It has also been featured in national media outlets including CNN, Univision, and Telemundo

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Cooper's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Cooper 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

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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 Michael J. Cooper

Where is Michael J. Cooper's law office located?
Michael J. Cooper'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 Michael J. Cooper handle?
Michael J. Cooper focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Michael J. Cooper practiced law?
Michael J. Cooper has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael J. Cooper go to law school?
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How can I contact Michael J. Cooper for a consultation?
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Education

The John Marshall Law School in Chicago J.D.
- In Progress
The University of Illinois B.A. Political Science and Speech Communication
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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