Kevin L Dixler

Kevin L Dixler has been dedicated to the practice of immigration, visa law, and citizenship since 1993. Based in Cicero, Illinois, he is recognized for his comprehensive expertise in these areas, including his work in Immigration Courts. Mr. Dixler has been named a Thomson Reuters Super Lawyer in immigration for the past eleven consecutive years, reflecting his excellence and commitment to his clients.

A 31-year member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Mr. Dixler currently serves on the AILA National Committee for the 2025 Annual Convention in Denver. His practice includes a focus on marriage-based and family immigration, as well as a broad spectrum of immigration and visa law matters.

Mr. Dixler possesses exceptional insight into cancellation of removal and waiver work. He represents clients facing asylum referrals, criminal conviction-related deportations, and complex family immigration issues, often collaborating with criminal defense attorneys to address the immigration consequences of criminal records.

With significant experience in waivers of inadmissibility for crime, J-1 visas, misrepresentation, and unlawful presence, Mr. Dixler is a sought-after speaker and writer for AILA on these topics. He effectively defends clients in the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Courts.

Mr. Dixler has successfully filed lawsuits against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in Federal Court, challenging unreasonable delays in adjudication, naturalization denials, and name checks. A native of Chicago from the Central Rogers Park neighborhood, he is also functionally bilingual in Spanish.