Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C.

Scott D. Pollock

Practicing immigration law for 30+ years, Mr. Pollock concentrates his practice in employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, political asylum, deportation defense, waivers of inadmissibility, immigration litigation and appeals.

Education: Brooklyn Law School, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1985 , Antioch College, B.A. in English Literature, 1981

Certifications: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , Chicago Bar Association , National Lawyers Guild National Immigration Project , Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Inc. (CVLS) , Illinois State Bar Association , Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries (IRIM) , Chicago International Visitors Center , Economic Development Council

Services: Employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, political asylum, deportation defense, waivers of inadmissibility, immigration litigation and appeals.

Kathryn R. Weber

Ms. Weber has over 14 years of experience practicing immigration law and joined Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. in 2004. She is also is a former Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Chicago Chapter.

Education: University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2003 , Marquette University, Honors B.A., magna cum laude, 1999

Certifications: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , Chicago Bar Association , Illinois State Bar Association

Anne G. Relias

Ms. Relias has over 17 years of experience practicing immigration law. She joined Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. as an Associate Attorney in 2005. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Relias was a Supervising Attorney at the National Immigrant Justice Center in Chicago where she concentrated in deportation defense.

Education: DePaul University, College of Law, J.D. and International Law Certificate received, May 2001 , University of Michigan, B.A. with honors in History, May 1998

Certifications: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois , Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Working Group

Christina J. Murdoch

Ms. Murdoch has over 9 years of experience practicing immigration law and joined the firm in 2007. She concentrates her practice in employment-based immigration, federal court practice, and family-based immigration.

Education: University of Michigan Law School, J.D. cum laude, 2005 , University of Chicago, B.A. with Honors in English, 2000

Certifications: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , Society of Human Resources Professionals (SHRM) Legislative Committee

Services: Employment-based immigration, federal court practice, and family-based immigration.

Dario Castañeda

Mr. Castañeda focuses his practice on Employment and Family-based Immigration, Applications for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas at embassies and consulates overseas, Applications for waivers of inadmissibility, Deportation/Exclusion/Removal Proceedings, Citizenship and Naturalization, Asylum, Appeals, and Representing Minors in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases.

Education: Loyola University Chicago School of Law

Certifications: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) , Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) Legal Fraternity , International Commercial Arbitration and CISG Team

Services: Employment and family-based Immigration, waivers of inadmissibility, deportation/exclusion/removal proceedings, naturalization, asylum, appeals, and special immigrant juvenile status cases.

Hugo Rojas

Mr. Rojas joined the firm in 2018. His practice focuses on advising business clients on employment-based immigration and labor force management, including I-9 compliance. His clients include manufacturers, information technology firms, professional service firms, non-profits, and academic institutions.

Education: University of Wisconsin Law School , B.S. in Business Administration, University of Southern California

Services: Employment-based immigration and labor force management, including I-9 compliance