Brittni Rivera
Brittni Rivera
Biography
Brittni Rivera is a Partner at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, where she dedicates her practice exclusively to the complexities of immigration law. As a first generation immigrant herself whose family immigrated from Cuba in the 1970s, Brittni’s work is more than a career—it is a deeply personal mission to protect the rights and dignity of the immigrant community.
Brittni brings over a decade of experience to the firm, blending sharp legal expertise with a genuine, compassionate approach. She is a fierce advocate in federal litigation, removal and deportation defense, asylum, and family-based immigration.
Her commitment to justice was most recently demonstrated through her leadership following Operation Midway Blitz in 2025. Recognizing a systemic violation of due process, Brittni filed over 50 habeas corpus cases across the United States. Her tireless efforts in the federal courts led to the release of numerous individuals from ICE custody, restoring their right to a fair hearing and reuniting them with their families.
Brittni’s foundation in advocacy began at DePaul University, where she graduated magna cum laude with degrees in Psychology and Spanish. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2014. She is fluent in Spanish and reaches out to churches, bar associations and community groups establishing ties across a broad spectrum. She is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Federal Bar Association.
On a personal note, Brittni believes that every client has a story worth telling. Being fluent in Spanish allows her to build a bridge of trust and understanding with those she represents, and she finds great joy in learning about the diverse cultures and backgrounds of the families she serves. For Brittni, the law is not just about filings and statutes—it is about ensuring that the next generation of immigrants has the same opportunities her own family sought decades ago.”
Speaking Engagements
- Ethically Helping Clients Evaluate Risk (May 2025) – Speaker, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Spring Ethics Conference
- U Visas Updates and Strategies (June 2019) – Speaker, Chicago Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Class
- Immigration Law and Psychology: How to Utilize Your Psychology Degree in the Practice of Law (March 2018) – Speaker, Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Illinois
- U Visas: Complex Issues and Waivers (January 2018) – Speaker, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, Continuing Legal Education Class
Awards
- Super Lawyers – Rising Stars 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bar Admissions
- State of Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Southern District of Indiana
- Northern District of Indiana
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Western District of Michigan
Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Women’s Bar Association of Illinois
- Federal Bar Association
Education
- J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, 2014
- B.A., DePaul University, magna cum laude, 2011
What Our Clients Say
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Kriezelman Burton & Associate are Excellent immigration law firm that understands and guide one through any immigration cases. Attorney Khiabett is one of their best attorneys you can trust, she understands, patient, attentive, and gives honest advice about any immigration case her client has. I HIGHLY recommend the law firm to anyone having immigration concerns. Thank you for all you do.
Outstanding experience and successful Green Card approval with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC! The immigration process can often be stressful and overwhelming, but working with Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC in Chicago made the entire journey smooth, transparent, and successful from start to finish. I want to express my deepest gratitude to Justin Burton for his exceptional professionalism, strategic guidance, and confidence from day one. Knowing my case was in…
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Kevin Raica literally saved my life. He helped me out of a dangerous situation that my previous attorney had put me in. After 17 years without status and 6.5 years of working with my previous attorney, I had experienced so many denials that I had completely lost hope. When I met Kevin, everything changed. He genuinely cared about my situation and gave me hope when I couldn’t see any for…
We sincerely thank the entire team for the professionalism, responsiveness, patience, and dedication shown throughout our case. From our very first visit, Justin reassured us that everything would be all right. Thank you, Khiabett, for your expertise, professionalism, and calm guidance before and during the interview, which greatly reduced our stress and gave us confidence. We also deeply appreciate Kamila's hard work, patience, and responsiveness throughout the process. For sorting…
I would like to sincerely thank Attorney Justin Burton and PL Kamila Lada for support with my adjustment of status case. I have been working with the firm for over a year now, and I have received nothing short of exceptional services and support throughout various cases for myself and family members. Highly recommend consulting and retaining this firm.
We have been in the dark with our case for over 2 decades, while working with other big firms who just kept me in the dark and sat on our case without making any effort to move it forward until I met the wonderful team at Kriezelman & Burton. AO and JP are truly God-sent angels who with their knowledge, collaboration, sense of direction and outside the box thinking, managed…
Highly recommend attorney Kevin Raica and attorney Agata Bigdanowicz. They were super helpful, responded on time, and won my case in record time. It took about a month and half in total for me to get my approval after filing!
Brittni Rivera and her team (Carina Lopez) are fantastic! They are responsive, efficient and beyond compassionate. Brittni Rivera and her team treated me with dignity and respect as they patiently answered all of my questions. They didn't move on without making sure I understood each step. Their work ethic was impressive. It felt like they were an extension of my personal team. I can't say enough to convey my gratitude…
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