Atty. Robert Ray Gard
Robert Ray Gard is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization. Robert received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Immigration And Naturalization Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 49+ Years Experience
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About Robert Ray Gard at a Glance
Robert Ray Gard is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Immigration Attorneys, LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on citizenship and immigration. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1977). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1977) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1974). Active member of Chapter Chair of Greater Chicago Chapter, May, 1990-1991, American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Ray Gard
- Robert Ray Gard is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Robert practices at Immigration Attorneys, LLP in Chicago, IL
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Robert Ray Gard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Ray Gard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Citizenship & Naturalization in Chicago
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Immigration Law in Chicago
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Robert Ray Gard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Ray Gard's practice in the field of citizenship and immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Ray Gard brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering citizenship and immigration, Robert Ray Gard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Robert Ray Gard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Ray Gard Handles in Chicago
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