Immigration · Phoenix
Top Immigration Lawyers in Phoenix
Immigration lawyers advise on visas, permanent residence, citizenship, employer sponsorship, asylum and removal defence. This list compares 13 immigration lawyers practising in Phoenix on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 14 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 13
- 2 verified licences
- 15%
- average years in practice
- 8
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
- 2
Yasmin Shapiro
VerifiedAssociate
Thorne & Rowe LLP3.5(1)Real EstateEmploymentImmigrationSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 3
Irene J. Morgan
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Wyatt & Thorne LLP29 yrs in practiceImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 4
James Osei
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Thorne & Rowe LLP2 yrs in practice4.6(19)ImmigrationSpeaks English, Urdu
- 5
Nadia Ortega
Out of dateOf Counsel
Vance & Calder LLP28 yrs in practice3.8(2)DivorceChild CustodyCriminal Defense+2 more - 6
James R. Rahman
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
20 yrs in practice3.9(14)FamilyImmigrationSpeaks English, Vietnamese
- 7
Ines Castellano
UnverifiedManaging Partner
Wyatt & Thorne LLP6 yrs in practice3.7(10)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseEstate Planning+1 more - 8
- 9
Olivia Whitaker
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Thorne & Rowe LLP8 yrs in practice3.6(23)BusinessImmigrationSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 10
Patrick Ortega
PendingPrincipal Lawyer
Brook & Marlow LLP16 yrs in practice4.2(17)Estate PlanningDivorceEmployment+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 11
Gabriel Cardenas
UnverifiedSenior Associate
Wyatt & Thorne LLP20 yrs in practice3.9(14)Criminal DefenseBusinessImmigration - 12
- 13
Isaac Lowell
UnverifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Kensington & Vance LLP2 yrs in practice4.4(6)BusinessDivorceImmigration
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%
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.