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Christopher Helt
Immigration Lawyer
SILVER MEMBERChicago, Illinois 60606
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Biography
Christopher Helt, Esq., the principal attorney at Helt Law Group, LLC, is a nationally recognized removal defense attorney with over 31 years of experience in immigration law. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Christopher attended Loyola Academy, Loyola University Chicago (graduating cum laude), and Loyola University's School of Law.
As the managing member of The Helt Law Group, LLC, with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, and Memphis, Christopher has dedicated his career to fighting for his clients' right to a better life in America. His practice focuses on deportation defense, removal proceedings, and federal immigration litigation.
Christopher serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member, sharing his extensive knowledge with the next generation of immigration attorneys. His work has been widely covered in the media, and he is recognized as one of the leading deportation defense lawyers in the United States. His firm's motto — "Fighting for your right to a better life in America" — reflects his deeply held commitment to his clients and their families.
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Profile last reviewed: August 3, 2026
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Location
Helt Law Group, LLC
10 S. Riverside Plaza Suite 875
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of immigration law does Christopher Helt specialize in?
Mr. Helt concentrates in federal immigration litigation, including political asylum, refugee law, deportation and removal defense, U.S. citizenship and naturalization, immigration appeals, and family-based immigration matters. He represents clients at all levels, from the U.S. Immigration Court to federal circuit courts of appeal.
Where is Christopher Helt licensed to practice?
Mr. Helt is licensed to practice in the Illinois State Bar (admitted May 1994) and is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, and 11th Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. He maintains a nationwide immigration practice with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia.
What professional recognition has Christopher Helt received?
Mr. Helt holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating (the highest lawyer rating possible), has been designated an Illinois Super Lawyer, holds a 10.0 rating on Avvo, was named Chicago's Top-Rated Lawyer by ALM, and received the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award. He is the 2024-25 President of the National Trial Lawyers' Immigration Law section.
Does Christopher Helt provide pro bono services?
Yes. Mr. Helt is an active member of the American Bar Association's Military Pro Bono Project and provides pro bono legal representation to low-income clients. In 2015, he received a Humanitarian Award from LULAC of Illinois for his pro bono service to Honduran refugee families and unaccompanied children.
How can I contact Christopher Helt?
You can reach The Helt Law Group, LLC at (888) 739-6794 or visit the firm website at https://heltlawgroup.com to schedule a consultation. The Chicago office is located at 10 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, Illinois 60606. The firm also maintains an office in Atlanta, Georgia at 260 Peachtree NW, Suite 2200.
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