Shahzeen A. Karim

Shahzeen A. Karim is a managing partner and attorney known for her strong litigation skills and dedication to client advocacy. She focuses on immigration law and represents individuals and businesses, providing strategic guidance and support in complex legal matters across the United States.

Shahzeen earned her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University. She also graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she completed a double major in Criminal Justice and Philosophy. She is admitted to practice law in Illinois.

Shahzeen began her legal career in Chicago, where she worked in criminal law and handled cases in misdemeanor and felony courts. After moving to Texas, she shifted her focus to immigration law, guiding clients through family-based immigration matters and complex legal processes.

Shahzeen has experience with VAWA benefits, U Visas, hardship waivers, adjustment of status, and naturalization. She also works in business immigration, helping employers secure work authorization and visas through PERM applications, immigrant petitions, and permanent residence processes in the United States and abroad.

Shahzeen has received recognition for her work, including Elite Lawyer and Marquis Who’s Who honors. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Muslim Bar Association, reflecting her active role in the legal community.

Shahzeen A. Karim represents clients before USCIS, Immigration Court, and the U.S. Department of State. She is known for handling complex cases with care and precision. Her work shows a strong commitment to protecting client rights and delivering effective legal solutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner & Attorney, Hafey & Karim
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Dallas-Fort Worth Muslim Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Chicago
  BA in Criminal Justice & Philosophy

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