Zeena Barazanji, Asylum Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on Asylum, Family Immigration, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Senior AssociateatFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Chicago, IL
Practicing asylum in Chicago since 2013.
- 13+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Zeena Barazanji is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Family Immigration, and General. Zeena has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
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- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- Asylum · Family Immigration · General
- Handles Asylum, Family Immigration, and General matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Zeena Barazanji: Zeena Barazanji is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Family Immigration, and General. Zeena has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Zeena Barazanji
Zeena concentrates on asylum, family immigration, general, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Zeena handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Asylum
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Family Immigration
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Asylum cases in Chicago, Illinois
Zeena takes asylum matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zeena agrees to represent you.
Family Immigration cases in Chicago, Illinois
Zeena takes family immigration matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zeena agrees to represent you.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
Zeena takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zeena agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Chicago, Illinois
Zeena takes immigration matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zeena agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Zeena Barazanji — Over 13 years of Illinois asylum experience
Zeena Barazanji is a senior associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Asylum, Family Immigration, and General. Zeena has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Zeena Barazanji is a lawyer practicing immigration law, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration and 3 other areas of law. Zeena received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2010, and has been licensed for 13 years. Zeena practices at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP in Chicago, IL.
Working with Zeena on a asylum matter
Zeena Barazanji is a lawyer practicing immigration law, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration and 3 other areas of law. Zeena received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 2010, and has been licensed for 13 years. Zeena practices at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP in Chicago, IL.
Clients Zeena works with
Zeena reviews new inquiries case-by-case for asylum, family immigration, and general matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Zeena Barazanji's legal education and bar admissions
DePaul University College of Law
J.D. · 2013
University of Iowa
B.A. · 2010
Jurisdictions
Zeena's state bar admissions
Illinois
2013 · ACTIVE
Zeena studied at J.D. in DePaul University College of Law and B.A. in University of Iowa.
Law school and academic background
Zeena completed J.D. in DePaul University College of Law and B.A. in University of Iowa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Zeena runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Zeena Barazanji's office in Chicago
Zeena's primary office is at 333 W. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
333 W. Wacker Drive, 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
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Client reviews of Zeena Barazanji — 5.0/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
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How to hire Zeena Barazanji — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new asylum attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Zeena usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Zeena charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zeena's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Zeena will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a asylum attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many asylum matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Zeena
Zeena discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in asylum practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every asylum matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Zeena confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Zeena's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many asylum practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Zeena Barazanji
How much does it cost to hire Zeena for a asylum case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Zeena walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Zeena offer a free consultation?
Zeena charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zeena's office. Some asylum attorneys offer free consults — check Zeena's current terms during booking.
How long do asylum cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple asylum matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Zeena gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Zeena take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Zeena is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Zeena will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Zeena?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Zeena will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Zeena accepting new asylum clients right now?
Zeena's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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