About Us

About Us

Gilliam Law was built to help individuals and families protect their future and stay in the country through every stage of the immigration process. With over 30 years of combined experience and thousands of cases handled, the firm has worked through family immigration, deportation defense, green card cases, citizenship matters, waivers, and employment-based filings across the United States. With offices in Chicago and Addison, Illinois, and Franklin, Tennessee, Gilliam Law serves clients locally and nationwide.

Many clients come to the firm after something has already gone wrong, a denial, a delayed filing, or an enforcement action that caught them off guard. Before anything else, the firm pulls together the full immigration history so the case is built on what actually happened, not just what is happening now.

What We Do

Our Immigration Services

From initial filings to final decisions, we guide you through every stage of your immigration case.

Immigration Representation Built On Courtroom Experience

Solomon D. Gilliam started his legal career in criminal defense, spending years inside courtrooms before moving into immigration practice. Years spent in front of judges, reading records, and preparing witnesses gave him a foundation that carries directly into immigration court work.

Prior arrests, old charges, and past enforcement actions have a way of coming up at the worst possible moment in an immigration case. The firm digs into that history early, so nothing surfaces in court that was not already accounted for.

Urgent Immigration Defense

A Family-Run Immigration Practice Focused On Real Client Needs

Gilliam Law is led by Solomon Gilliam and Nancy Gilliam, who built the firm together and stay directly involved in every case. Clients are not handed off to paralegals or rotated between attorneys depending on who is available that week.

Many people come to the firm after a situation has already gotten complicated. The firm works with spouses, parents, and children who need help getting lawful status or fighting to stay in the country.

What Clients Are Saying

CLIENT STORIES

4.8 of 5 223 reviews

Amazing Immigration Attorney and team. Attorney Gilliam and his Team got my wife her Military Parole in Place in less than 3 months, and then 6 months later she got her Permanent Resident Card. I highly recommend Gilliam Law.

Damonik DK

They have helped my parents for many years!

Daria Chiaramonte

I want to thank attorney Solomon and all the office staff for all their hard work. After all the ups and downs I received my green card. Especially Branton who has always been extremely helpful. I highly recommend Gilliam Law for immigration needs.

Patricia Gaytan

The attorney is good at his job. He knows what to do and asks a lot of questions so he can know what to do. Thank you to the whole team for everything they did for us.

Julia Torres

He helped me with my U visa case. Very good job and very efficient in his area of work.

Paula

I learned new information about my case from Mr. Gilliam during our consultation appointment.

Adriana N.

Soloman is the best immigration lawyer. He is very understanding and will do whatever it takes.

D H.

Thank you so much Solomon for helping me with everything and the continuation of my case.

Rino M.

Great experience, offered case evaluation on my case. Very personable and provided proper advice.

Hrishikesh S.

Fully recommend. Processes are fast, people who work there answer every question, and lawyer Solomon always takes time to listen to your story and give you solutions. I'm so thankful because my process took 4 months.

Marbella Manzanares

Compassionate and great attorney. Solomon and his team were able to assist with our family's case all the way from Minnesota.

Kimberly Nunez

Amazing Immigration Attorney and team. Attorney Gilliam and his Team got my wife her Military Parole in Place in less than 3 months, and then 6 months later she got her Permanent Resident Card. I highly recommend Gilliam Law.

Damonik DK

They have helped my parents for many years!

Daria Chiaramonte

I want to thank attorney Solomon and all the office staff for all their hard work. After all the ups and downs I received my green card. Especially Branton who has always been extremely helpful. I highly recommend Gilliam Law for immigration needs.

Patricia Gaytan

The attorney is good at his job. He knows what to do and asks a lot of questions so he can know what to do. Thank you to the whole team for everything they did for us.

Julia Torres

He helped me with my U visa case. Very good job and very efficient in his area of work.

Paula

I learned new information about my case from Mr. Gilliam during our consultation appointment.

Adriana N.

Soloman is the best immigration lawyer. He is very understanding and will do whatever it takes.

D H.

Thank you so much Solomon for helping me with everything and the continuation of my case.

Rino M.

Great experience, offered case evaluation on my case. Very personable and provided proper advice.

Hrishikesh S.

Fully recommend. Processes are fast, people who work there answer every question, and lawyer Solomon always takes time to listen to your story and give you solutions. I'm so thankful because my process took 4 months.

Marbella Manzanares

Compassionate and great attorney. Solomon and his team were able to assist with our family's case all the way from Minnesota.

Kimberly Nunez

Amazing Immigration Attorney and team. Attorney Gilliam and his Team got my wife her Military Parole in Place in less than 3 months, and then 6 months later she got her Permanent Resident Card. I highly recommend Gilliam Law.

Damonik DK

They have helped my parents for many years!

Daria Chiaramonte

I want to thank attorney Solomon and all the office staff for all their hard work. After all the ups and downs I received my green card. Especially Branton who has always been extremely helpful. I highly recommend Gilliam Law for immigration needs.

Patricia Gaytan

The attorney is good at his job. He knows what to do and asks a lot of questions so he can know what to do. Thank you to the whole team for everything they did for us.

Julia Torres

He helped me with my U visa case. Very good job and very efficient in his area of work.

Paula

I learned new information about my case from Mr. Gilliam during our consultation appointment.

Adriana N.

Soloman is the best immigration lawyer. He is very understanding and will do whatever it takes.

D H.

Thank you so much Solomon for helping me with everything and the continuation of my case.

Rino M.

Great experience, offered case evaluation on my case. Very personable and provided proper advice.

Hrishikesh S.

Fully recommend. Processes are fast, people who work there answer every question, and lawyer Solomon always takes time to listen to your story and give you solutions. I'm so thankful because my process took 4 months.

Marbella Manzanares

Compassionate and great attorney. Solomon and his team were able to assist with our family's case all the way from Minnesota.

Kimberly Nunez

Amazing Immigration Attorney and team. Attorney Gilliam and his Team got my wife her Military Parole in Place in less than 3 months, and then 6 months later she got her Permanent Resident Card. I highly recommend Gilliam Law.

Damonik DK

They have helped my parents for many years!

Daria Chiaramonte

I want to thank attorney Solomon and all the office staff for all their hard work. After all the ups and downs I received my green card. Especially Branton who has always been extremely helpful. I highly recommend Gilliam Law for immigration needs.

Patricia Gaytan

The attorney is good at his job. He knows what to do and asks a lot of questions so he can know what to do. Thank you to the whole team for everything they did for us.

Julia Torres

He helped me with my U visa case. Very good job and very efficient in his area of work.

Paula

I learned new information about my case from Mr. Gilliam during our consultation appointment.

Adriana N.

Soloman is the best immigration lawyer. He is very understanding and will do whatever it takes.

D H.

Thank you so much Solomon for helping me with everything and the continuation of my case.

Rino M.

Great experience, offered case evaluation on my case. Very personable and provided proper advice.

Hrishikesh S.

Fully recommend. Processes are fast, people who work there answer every question, and lawyer Solomon always takes time to listen to your story and give you solutions. I'm so thankful because my process took 4 months.

Marbella Manzanares

Compassionate and great attorney. Solomon and his team were able to assist with our family's case all the way from Minnesota.

Kimberly Nunez

Experience Handling Complex Immigration Cases Nationwide

Gilliam Law has handled thousands of immigration cases across a wide range of legal issues. Some cases involve long periods without lawful status, prior removal orders, or criminal records that affect immigration outcomes.

They’ve secured bond releases for clients held by ICE, adjusted status for clients in the middle of court proceedings, and taken cases to appeal after an immigration judge ruled against them. Every case gets a fresh look at the full record before any next step is decided.

Immigration Court Preparation Focused On Case Presentation

Removal proceedings often begin with a Notice to Appear and continue through multiple hearings before an immigration judge. Hearings build on each other, and what gets filed or said early in the process can affect what happens months later in front of a judge.

Gilliam Law firm goes through the full record before any hearing, not just the most recent filing. Documents are organized, timelines are confirmed, and gaps in the record are addressed before the court. Testimony has to line up with what is already on file, so the firm works through that preparation with clients directly before they appear before a judge.

Local Immigration Support With Nationwide Case Reach

Clients come to the Chicago and Addison offices from throughout the surrounding communities, including Elmhurst, Lombard, and Villa Park. In Franklin, many clients live and work near Cool Springs and throughout Williamson County.

Immigration law is federal, which allows representation beyond local office locations. Solomon Gilliam has appeared in immigration courts from Seattle to Houston to Buffalo, and the firm handles filings with federal agencies regardless of where a client is located.

Immigration Strategy Built Around Long-Term Goals

Most immigration cases are not a single event. A family petition can eventually lead to a green card, and a green card can eventually lead to citizenship. A court case that feels like the end of the road may still have relief options worth pursuing.

Gilliam Law firm looks at prior entries and family relationships before any filing goes out. A decision made today can affect what is available two or three years from now, so that the bigger picture gets factored in from the beginning.

Speak With Gilliam Law About Your Immigration Case Today

If you need help with an immigration matter, do not wait to get legal guidance. Early action can protect your rights and improve your position as your case moves forward.

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    Office Location 1904 W. 47TH St.
    Chicago, IL 60609
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    Addison, IL 60101
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    Office Location 595 Hillsboro Rd.
    Franklin, TN 37067
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