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Understanding Immigration Law
Immigration law governs how individuals enter live and work in the United States.
Common Immigration Cases
- Family visas
- Employment visas
- Green cards
- Citizenship
- Deportation defense
When to Contact an Immigration Lawyer
Legal advice is helpful when applying for visas or facing removal proceedings.
Immigration Process
- Application preparation
- Government filing
- Interview or hearing
Costs
Costs vary depending on the immigration case type.
FAQs
What does an immigration lawyer do?
They help clients navigate immigration laws and applications.
How long do immigration cases take?
Processing times vary by visa type.
Can lawyers help with deportation?
Yes attorneys can defend clients in immigration court.
What is a green card?
Permanent resident status in the United States.
Do I need a lawyer?
Legal guidance helps avoid application mistakes.
5545 Immigration Lawyers Found
Ryan Ann Alexeev was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she earned her B.S. in International Business and Management Information Systems. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law. While attending law school, Ryan was the Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Caucus and the Treasurer of the International Law Caucus. She was also very involved with the University Legal Assistance Center on campus that provided free legal services to the elderly and non-profit business owners.. In 2016, Ryan received a Legal Masters in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law with a focus on cross-border tax consequences. She believes that by gaining this knowledge, she is able to better serve her immigration clients who are starting businesses in the United States, as well as her U.S. and Non U.S. clients who own assets both in the United States and overseas.. In her free time Ryan likes to travel overseas and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
Christopher A. Kerosky has practiced immigration law over 35 years. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School and Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He served as Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland in San Francisco (2004-2019).. From 2020 to the present, Mr. Kerosky has operated K & G Law LLP with his partner and immigration attorney, Liliana Gallelli - with a network of 10 legal offices in California and Nevada.. Previously, between 1989 and 2020, Mr. Kerosky had a law firm called "Kerosky & Associates" with a central office in San Francisco, several attorneys, and over 50 legal team members who spoke many languages.. Mr. Kerosky was named one of the top immigration lawyers in San Francisco Bay Area for over 15 years by Superlawyers, 2006 - 2025.. Since 2013, Christopher serves as a Member of the Human Rights Commission for Sonoma County, appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to represent the 5th District. As part of his work with the Commission, Christopher helped found My American Dreams, a local non-profit devoted to community education and advocacy for immigrants. .. Christopher speaks Spanish and Polish fluently and conversational Russian and French.
Immigration matters can be complex with little or no margin for error. The Law Office of Cristina M. Hughes is dedicated exclusively to immigration law matters.. Two generations ago, Attorney Hughes’ grandparents immigrated to the US from Italy. This, combined with her extensive international travels and studies is what attracted her to Immigration law. Attorney Hughes began practicing immigration law in July 2010. She is a member of the California State Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association. Attorney Hughes is a native English speaker and can fluently speak, read, and write in Spanish.. Attorney Cristina Hughes completed her undergraduate degree at Clemson University in South Carolina, with a major in Spanish and International Trade. During her undergraduate studies, Attorney Hughes participated in a 6 week cultural exchange in Oaxaca, Mexico and also studied abroad in Spain, where she lived for 9 months.. Attorney Hughes is a 2008 graduate of the Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee Florida. During law school, Attorney Hughes participated in Jessup Moot Court and was a member of the Women’s Law Symposium. At the same time Attorney Hughes received her Juris Doctorate (JD), she also completed the Florida State University College of Business MBA program. Upon graduation from law school, Attorney Hughes travelled throughout Australia and South East Asia in order to expand her knowledge and appreciation of other countries and their people.
"At Sterger Law Group, we are committed to representing individuals and ensuring that all communities have access to quality legal representation. No matter the situation, we take the time to listen and strive to bring a personal, attentive touch to our services. You will work with our attorney, who is always prepared to go to court, from beginning to end. Whether you are looking to obtain a green card or have been charged with a felony, we will leverage the full extent of our resources to deliver the best possible result."
Patrick Kolasinski is admitted to practice before the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of California, as well as all California State Courts. He graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in 2008, and was admitted to the California Bar in February of 2009 (California Bar # 262363).. Before starting his career in law, Patrick had a colorful and diverse background. He grew up in a peach farming family in Hughson, California, and decided he wanted to be a lawyer while still in eighth grade. He took a long and windy path to that goal, working in theatre, business, and even as a teacher before finally going off to law school.. Patrick started his first business, Accordian Computing, during his senior year at Hughson High. This early taste of entrepreneurship got him hooked, and he has been involved in starting and growing businesses ever since. He worked with an internet start-up company while in college and then traveled to India, where he helped a local honey company get their international launch off the ground. While in India, Patrick also taught high school English and theatre at the The British School. After graduating from McGeorge and passing the California bar exam, Patrick helped start yet another business, a software company that creates special tools for schools.. During law school, Patrick spent two years working with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, where he learned the ropes of environmental law. While at State Parks, he worked closely with the State Historical Resources Commission and the Office of Historic Preservation. His work with the Commission and OHP introduced him to the National and California Registers of Historic Resources.. When not practicing law or working with startup businesses, Patrick loves kayaking, photography, and cooking, hobbies he shares with his wife, Vallerie.
Arturo Angel Burga is the founder of Burga Law Firm, PC. Mr. Burga began his solo practice in 2011, and over an illustrious 9-year long career, has handled hundreds of complex cases in the fields of immigration, criminal defense, and personal injury. He specializes in helping immigrant families stay within the country and avoid deportation, and in dismissal and reduction of criminal charges.. An immigrant himself, Mr. Burga discovered a passion for helping people with their legal troubles in 2003, while working for a Los Angeles Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney, and witnessing the struggles immigrant families faced. A passion for providing people with the right legal advice and representation drove him to cultivate his own practice. During his time practicing law, Mr. Burga has represented the rights and interests of a wide range of clients across Rancho Cucamonga, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange. He has obtained the best possible results for clients who required assistance with dismissals or reduction of their criminal charges, avoiding deportation, or crimes of moral turpitude.. Mr. Burga was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2008 from the G.U. College of Law and holds a B.A. in Business Information Systems from Utah State University.. He is a passionate and empathetic lawyer whose primary focus is protecting immigrants from deportation and the denial of immigration benefits. He ensures that every client feels protected and safe and prides himself on his ability to help people overcome their legal battles.. Mr. Burga has volunteered with Dream Team LA, a civil rights and social action organization, providing legal advice for young children applying under the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) immigration policy. A highly respected attorney, he was ranked as a Top Lawyer by Inland Empire Magazine and was invited as a speaker at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference in 2019.. A consummate professional and compassionate lawyer, Mr. Burga is driven by the satisfaction of serving his clients' best interests and keeping families together. Mr. Burga enjoys traveling and spends his spare time biking, playing soccer, and running.
Isela Castaneda received her law degree, JD, from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 2002 and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.) in 1995.. After graduating from U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), Ms. Castaneda clerked for the Honorable David Briones of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas for 2 years.. Ms. Castaneda's focus is immigration law. She has experience in family based immigration, naturalization applications, hardship and criminal waivers, consular processing, asylum and representing victims of abuse. Ms. Castaneda has represented clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Ms. Castaneda is a volunteer attorney with the International Institute of the Bay Area.. Prior to her immigration practice, Ms. Castaneda worked for 6 years for major international law firms, including DLA Piper LLP and Holme Roberts & Owen LLP (aka Bryan Cave HRO), as a member of their Commercial Litigation and Media Law practice groups. Her practice with these firms focused on complex commercial litigation, media law and intellectual property. Her commercial litigation experience includes participating at various stages of litigation, including initial and responsive pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, and negotiation and settlement, and appeared on behalf of clients in both federal and state courts. Her experience also includes matters before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, and WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center proceedings.
The Law Office of Stacy Chiang is a solo practice specialized in the practice of the immigration law. Our firm was established in 2009 to serve mainly San Francisco bay area immigrants and their families, here and abroad. Stacy Chiang is a zealous advocate for family unity and a strong believer that everyone deserves a second chance especially when it comes to individual freedom. Since 2009, we have expanded our practice areas from focusing on criminal deportation defense and family-based immigration to including employment-based immigration. Our staff have all been through immigration process on a first-hand basis, and hence can understand our clients practical and emotional needs throughout the whole process.
With over 10 years of experience working as a corporate immigration lawyer at the highest levels, most recently as a Senior Supervising Attorney managing over 100 early stage technology company's immigration programs, I co-founded ImmiPartner where I now dedicate my time to helping founders, professional workers, and high-growth technology companies build and strengthen their immigration programs internally through monthly recurring in-house general counsel services. I am often an invited speaker at national and local events on topics related to immigration strategies, policies, and trends.
As the founder of a luxury immigration law firm, I provide tailored legal services to individuals and businesses navigating complex family and employment-based immigration matters. My clients value a seamless, personalized experience, and I take pride in delivering solutions that align with their unique goals and aspirations.. With licenses to practice in both California and Russia, I bring a global perspective to immigration law. My academic background includes an LL.M. from UC Hastings College of the Law, a Master’s degree from Moscow State Law Academy, and a Ph.D. in International Law from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Fluent in Russian and Mandarin, I work closely with a diverse, international clientele to provide them with confidence and clarity throughout the process.. I approach every case with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that petitions present a full and compelling story to USCIS, minimizing the risk of unnecessary RFEs. My firm’s commitment to excellence reflects the values of our clients—those who seek not just legal representation but a trusted partner in their immigration journey.. Beyond my legal practice, I am deeply involved in advancing the legal profession. I previously served on the Education Committee for the Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association, and I now serve as Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers Division Education Committee for the American Bar Association. Additionally, I have been honored to judge the prestigious Jessup International Law Moot Court since 2014.. What drives me is the vision of contributing to a stronger, more innovative America by helping talented and deserving individuals achieve their immigration goals. That’s why my firm focuses on O-1, EB-1, EB-2, and other employment-based and family-based immigration cases, ensuring that every case we take on reflects the values of excellence and merit.
Mancini Law Offices invests in our clients’ success and provides personalized services through education, a dedicated team, and comprehensive legal representation. We aspire to be a respected and trusted leader of immigration services and advocacy. We are inspired to innovate our services with integrity so we can celebrate our clients’ successes in the complex world of the immigration laws.. Robyn Mancini has a personal understanding of the immigration process. In 2002, she made the decision to emigrate from Canada. Quickly, she began the immigration process on her own, with little knowledge of the complexity of the United States immigration laws. Through her immigration experience, she learned that it could be a very difficult process without the right support. In 2004, she entered law school with the goal of becoming an immigration attorney. Her passion lies in helping clients navigate the immigration maze to obtain legal status in the United States.
Immigration problems cannot be approached with a "one-size-fits-all" attitude. I take pride in working directly with all of my clients, taking the time to learn about their unique circumstances and priorities in order to determine the best way to help them accomplish their goals.. I am a solo practitioner in Santa Rosa, California. I opened my office in 1999 after 2 years as an associate attorney at a well-established San Francisco law firm. Both my assistant and I speak fluent Spanish and, while I welcome clients of all nationalities, the majority of my work involves Mexican immigrants. My #1 mission is helping families come together and stay together here in the United States, and helping immigrant victims of violent crime. I handle family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, waiver applications (usually based on "extreme hardship"), adjustment of status and naturalization, "VAWA” (domestic violence) and U visa cases, deportation defense, and various other immigration matters.