Omar F. Khan

Omar F. Khan is a dedicated attorney whose practice focuses on immigration law and criminal defense. His background includes extensive litigation experience, enabling him to manage complex legal matters with precision and strategic insight. He has developed a reputation for thorough preparation, clear communication, and effective courtroom advocacy across a wide range of challenging issues.

Mr. Khan earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at the University of Dayton, where he graduated magna cum laude. His academic training equipped him with the legal reasoning and analytical skills essential for navigating multifaceted immigration and criminal proceedings, including those involving administrative review and potential collateral consequences.

Mr. Khan’s professional experience includes serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney with the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office and working as a law clerk in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. In those roles, he gained valuable knowledge of judicial processes, trial practice, and effective case strategy. His responsibilities ranged from drafting published legal opinions to representing the State of Illinois in hearings and trials, reinforcing his ability to manage high-stakes matters with accuracy and sound judgment.

In his current practice, Mr. Khan handles removal defense, applications for relief, administrative appeals, and cases involving the intersection of criminal law and immigration consequences. His prosecutorial background enhances his ability to anticipate potential complications, address legal vulnerabilities, and develop comprehensive strategies tailored to client needs.

Omar F. Khan is recognized for his professional achievements through honors such as Super Lawyers Rising Star, Top 40 Under 40, and multiple Avvo distinctions. His active participation in organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Illinois State Bar Association, reflects an ongoing commitment to excellence and to advancing effective representation in complex immigration and criminal defense matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Former Member, Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association
• Former Member, Winnebago County Bar Association
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Dayton
  BA in Economics with Magna Cum Laude

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