Justin R. Burton

Justin R. Burton is a seasoned immigration attorney known for his work before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Immigration Courts, and multiple federal courts. He has successfully represented clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the 7th and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and even the United States Supreme Court. His advocacy has shaped immigration case law through numerous published appellate decisions.

Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arizona in 1996. He then pursued his legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2000. This academic progression provided the strong legal grounding that has shaped his distinguished immigration law career.

Justin is deeply involved in professional legal communities. He has held leadership roles in organizations such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Federal Bar Association. His efforts have included initiating key litigation committees and serving as liaison to the Executive Office of Immigration Review. His influence extends nationally, as he leads panels and moderates discussions at major legal conferences.

Justin’s commitment extends beyond the courtroom. He regularly provides pro bono services through the Chicago Volunteer Legal Society and serves on the board of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. His volunteer efforts ensure that underserved individuals have access to vital legal support and justice in immigration proceedings.

Justin R. Burton has also earned accolades for his legal excellence, including recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Federal Bar Association Lawyer of the Year. With a passion for justice and decades of litigation experience, he continues to protect the rights of immigrants, making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families across the country.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society of Chicago
• Member, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
• Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
• Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Member, United States Supreme Court

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd)

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