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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.
5468 Immigration Lawyers Found
Attorney Sandra Hernandez grew up in East Los Angeles as part of an immigrant family. Experiencing firsthand the fears, challenges, and hopes of a mixed-status family, Sandra naturally developed a passion for advocating for and representing families in the complex and ever-changing immigration legal system.. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. As a law student, she was part of the first cohort of Loyola's Immigrant Justice Clinic, the only community-based immigration clinic within a law school in the country. There, she helped secure the Clinic's first approved case.. Upon graduation, she was hired by Loyola's Immigrant Justice Clinic to represent low-income clients in East Los Angeles. During her nine years at the Clinic, Sandra directly represented over 1,000 clients in immigration cases, both removal defense and affirmative action. She developed a specialization in humanitarian and family-based immigration. With her experience, she supervised attorneys, law students, interns, and staff to provide direct legal services to communities in need.. Additionally, she managed the legal practices for the Dolores Mission Parish and Homeboy Industries, providing legal support to staff. She taught specialized immigration classes to clinical law students. She also led advocacy projects such as community "Know Your Rights" presentations and binational legal work for migrants in transit in Mexico seeking admission to the U.S.. In collaboration with community organizations such as NALEO, LACC, and the Mexican Consulate, she participated in a series of naturalization workshops, helping hundreds of migrants obtain U.S. citizenship. Her legal expertise has been sought by television networks such as Univision, NBC, and ABC, where she has offered her analysis on current immigration policies and issues. She currently serves on the Board of the Pathway to Law School program at East Los Angeles College, supporting first-generation college students in achieving their career goals in the legal field.. Sandra's legal practice is distinguished by her strong Christian convictions. Her work is carried out with honesty, dedication, and diligence. Her commitment is to honor Jesus with the gifts and abilities He has given her to be a voice and guide for those in need, giving glory to God for every case she wins.
Angel Lalama is an immigration lawyer based in Los Angeles who serves the immigrant community throughout the United States and abroad. Angel’s experience with immigration law began in 2013, when he represented victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and persons in ICE custody, as a law clerk with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles and his law school’s Immigration Clinic. Angel was raised by his parents who came to the United States from Ecuador in the late 1970’s. It is because of his upbringing that Angel can now bring to every one of his cases a unique understanding as to the many obstacles faced by immigrants in this country, whether it is a recent arrival fleeing their home country, someone living in the United States for decades without any legal status, or a foreign-born worker looking for employment opportunities in the U.S. Since attaining his law license in 2014, Angel has successfully represented hundreds of clients in family & employment-based immigration, waivers, naturalization, U Visas, VAWA, DACA and in immigration courts throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, New York, among others. Angel speaks English and Spanish and has been admitted to the State Bar of California, United States District Court of California Central District, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. I do not check avvo direct messages. Please call my office to schedule a consultation.
I am a U.S. Immigration Lawyer who works exclusively on immigration cases for clients in the United States and around the world. I specialize in family immigration matters. I will use my expertise and personalized approach to help you reach the best outcome for your immigration case. I am bilingual in the Spanish language, and have experience with traveling and working with diverse communities around the world. I am a member of the Michigan State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
I am a Regional Partner for Northern Utah at Stowell Crayk, PLLC, a Salt Lake City based law firm specializing in Immigration Law and Criminal Defense. I run the Ogden office location. I graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in May 2014. During law school I interned at the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association, clerked for US Magistrate Judge Dustin Pead at the US District Court of Utah, and was a judicial intern at the Salt Lake Immigration Court. I have a bachelors degree from the University of Utah in Finance. I am fluent in Spanish and specialize in Immigration Law (Removal Defense, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, DACA, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Asylum, U-visas, and more) as well as Criminal Defense (Felony and Misdemeanor offenses in Utah and Federal crimes). I also handle Protective Order cases.
I am the senior attorney at a small immigration firm with four attorneys. Everyone in the office speaks English and Spanish. We handle all types of immigration cases and I would not recommend handling a complex immigration matter without a competent, experienced attorney. I have been practicing exclusively immigration law since 1996.. I am originally from Uruguay and understand the needs of immigrants in this area. Honesty and intergrity is very important and we always give our clients accurate, honest information. Sometimes that means telling someone that they do not qualify for a benefit, but the truth is crucial in order to make a good decision about your case. We have a reputation for honesty and competence.
Ms. Tran-Layton immigrated from Vietnam when she was a year old and has lived in Utah since that time. She graduated from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. After law school, she practiced intellectual property litigation at a reputable law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. Currently, she is practicing in the areas of immigration law, bankruptcy, and family law.. Ms. Tran-Layton understands the importance of having an attorney who will communicate and respond to a client’s legal questions and concerns in a timely manner, especially since legal issues can cause a great deal of stress. As well, she aims to handle each of her client's cases in a timely and efficient manner, while maintaining a high level of integrity and compassion. Many of Ms. Tran-Layton's clients can attest to her ability to provide honest answers, to handle their cases in a timely manner, as well as her ability to respond quickly to any of her clients' inquiries. Ms. Tran-Layton has had high levels of success in assisting clients acheive their goals.. While Ms. Tran-Layton was in law school, she received her Pro Bono Certificate of Service, was a member of the Global Justice Think Tank at S.J. Quinney, and completed a law study abroad program in China at Peking University. She was also one of four students chosen to compete in a regional negotiation competition.
Skyler Anderson is one of the founding partners of ANDERSON & BENSON, PLLC, a Utah based law firm practicing primarily in immigration and criminal defense. Dating back to his first year in law school through pro bono clinics and internships, Skyler’s focus has always been immigration law. As an attorney, he has successfully navigated clients through the tangled webs of immigration law through U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the immigration and appellate courts. Few things give him more satisfaction than successfully fighting off any given branch of the government seeking to infringe upon the basic human rights of individuals and families.. Skyler lived for two years in southern Chile, where he became fluent in Spanish and where he developed a love for foreign cultures. Upon returning to the United States, Skyler continued his study of the language, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Brigham Young University in 2007. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2009.. Skyler has served on the executive committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since May of 2012. He has held leadership positions and/or volunteered at the Horizonte Pro Bono Immigration Clinic since 2008. He is a former judicial clerk for the Immigration Court in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been recognized for his service to the minority community by the NAACP, and was a recipient of the College of Law Outstanding Achievement Award in Immigration Law.
My practice is focused on immigration. My primary emphasis is in inadmissibility waivers, removal (deportation) defense, and other immigration benefits. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. Other people would describe me as enthusiastic. I love to learn and reading is my biggest hobby. But I'm not a total bookworm. I also enjoy running and hope to complete a half-marathon in the near future. My other interests include music and dance.
Sarah Logan practices immigration law exclusively, representing individuals, families, and businesses as she guides them through complex immigration processes. She regularly appears in the U.S. Immigration Courts and represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service as well as at foreign consulates abroad. Sarah is a native of Tucson, Arizona. She graduated magna cume laude from Kenyon College and obtained her law degree from Vermont Law School in 2007. During her undergraduate education, Sarah also studied at La Universidad del Mar in Vina del Mar, Chile and completed a thesis on the effects of deforestation the Mapuche culture while living in a small indigenous community southern Chile. She is admitted to practice in Colorado, as well as before the 10th Circuit. Sarah is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and regularly volunteers at Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence where she provides immigration clinics for battered women. Sarah speaks Spanish fluently.