Immigration · Los Angeles
Top Immigration Lawyers in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has one of the largest immigrant populations in the country and an immigration court with long dockets. Many lawyers here work in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog or Armenian. The ranking compares licensed attorneys on immigration-specific experience and verified credentials.
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 50
- 32 verified licences
- 64%
- average years in practice
- 15
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
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Nadia Dunmore
VerifiedPartner
Merritt & Prescott LLP15 yrs in practice3.6(18)ImmigrationFamilySpeaks English, Arabic
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Diego K. Shapiro
VerifiedAssociate
Linden Law Group18 yrs in practice3.6(9)ImmigrationBusinessPersonal Injury - 6
Zara K. Ramirez
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Merritt & Prescott LLP36 yrs in practice4.6(12)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseReal Estate - 7
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Priya K. Thornton
VerifiedOf Counsel
Ashby Law Group29 yrs in practice4.5(18)FamilyChild CustodyImmigration - 11
Isaac Galloway
VerifiedPartner
Linden Law Group35 yrs in practice4.6(11)Personal InjuryEstate PlanningImmigration - 12
- 13
Andre L. Rahman
VerifiedPartner
Ashby & Redfern LLP15 yrs in practice3.6(18)ImmigrationChild CustodyFamily+1 more - 14
Rafael Feldman
VerifiedFounding Attorney
10 yrs in practice3.8(2)ImmigrationEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Russian
- 15
Maria Iyer
Out of dateManaging Partner
Holt & Rowe LLP32 yrs in practice4.2(10)ImmigrationSpeaks English, Arabic
- 16
Daniel L. Rossi
Out of dateAssociate
Wyatt Law Group29 yrs in practice3.6(24)BusinessImmigrationSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 17
Elena Cardenas
Out of dateSenior Associate
Harrow & Thorne LLP24 yrs in practice4.3(13)ImmigrationEmploymentEstate Planning - 18
Malik Calloway
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Wyatt Law Group27 yrs in practice4.0(11)ImmigrationEstate PlanningFamilySpeaks English, Urdu
- 19
Zara J. Sorensen
VerifiedOf Counsel
Granger Law Group15 yrs in practiceImmigrationDivorceSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 20
Jonah Kowalski
VerifiedAssociate
Rowe Law Group20 yrs in practice4.0(25)ImmigrationBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 21
- 22
Diego Nakamura
VerifiedOf Counsel
Linden Law Group36 yrs in practice3.5(22)FamilyBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 23
Ruth M. Bennett
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Holt & Rowe LLP23 yrs in practice4.0(5)Real EstateImmigrationSpeaks English, French, Arabic
- 24
Leila Mensah
Out of dateAssociate
Harrow & Thorne LLP11 yrs in practice3.7(9)ImmigrationEmploymentSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 25
Jonah Haddad
Out of dateFounding Attorney
Prescott & Redfern LLP22 yrs in practice3.9(24)ImmigrationBusinessSpeaks English, Vietnamese
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Los Angeles legal resources
- State Bar of California
Licence lookup and disciplinary history for California attorneys.
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Self-help centres and court forms.
Choosing a immigration lawyer
Check that the person advising you is a licensed lawyer or an accredited representative; immigration fraud by unlicensed consultants is common. Ask about recent experience with your specific visa category and the expected processing timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a visa application?
Not always, but a lawyer can reduce the risk of refusal in complex cases such as prior refusals, criminal history or employer sponsorship.
What is a "notario" and why should I be careful?
In some countries a notary is a lawyer, but in others notaries are not authorised to give immigration advice. Always verify a licence.