Atty. William Brian Schiller

Atty. William Brian Schiller

Mr. William Brian Schiller is a lawyer practicing immigration, labor and employment, asylum.

Chicago Chicago 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William Brian Schiller at a glance

William Brian Schiller is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on asylum, employment, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1987), District of Columbia (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1999). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D. University, 1987) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 1984). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association. Provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Brian Schiller is a lawyer practicing immigration, labor and employment, asylum
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Brian Schiller's Areas of Practice

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

Asylum & Refugee

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Employment Law

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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 William Brian Schiller

Where is William Brian Schiller's law office located?
William Brian Schiller's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Brian Schiller handle?
William Brian Schiller focuses on asylum, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Brian Schiller practiced law?
William Brian Schiller has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
What languages does William Brian Schiller speak?
William Brian Schiller provides legal services in Spanish Portuguese. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Brian Schiller go to law school?
William Brian Schiller earned their education at (J.D. University, 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact William Brian Schiller for a consultation?
You can contact William Brian Schiller directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. University
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1987
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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