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Immigration Attorneys in California

Visas, green cards, deportation defense, asylum, citizenship 6,236 pre-screened attorneys across 38 counties.

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What Is Immigration in California?

Immigration attorneys handle visas, green cards, naturalization, asylum, and deportation defense under federal law.

When Do You Need a Immigration Attorney in California?

You may need a immigration attorney in California when your situation involves visas, green cards, deportation defense.

California Immigration Sub-Specialties

Immigration covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Visas

Visas matters in California fall within the broader Immigration practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in visas cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Green Cards

Green Cards matters in California fall within the broader Immigration practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in green cards cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Deportation Defense

Deportation Defense matters in California fall within the broader Immigration practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in deportation defense cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Asylum

Asylum matters in California fall within the broader Immigration practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in asylum cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Citizenship

Citizenship matters in California fall within the broader Immigration practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in citizenship cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California immigration attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California immigration is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Immigration Attorneys by County

Pre-screened immigration attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 1,641 attorneys
Ruth Shamir-Popkin — Popkin Shamir & Golan, Los AngelesArthur Avazian — Avazian & Avazian, Los AngelesSusan Gene Schaefer — Susan G Schaefer PC, Los Angeles
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📍 San Francisco County 549 attorneys
Joseph J Catalano — San FranciscoBill Ong Hing — USF School of Law, San FranciscoHelen Yuen Hing Hui — Law Offices of Helen Y H Hui, San Francisco
View all 549 San Francisco immigration attorneys →
📍 Orange County 504 attorneys
Gary Howard Manulkin — Manulkin, Tanner and Associates, OrangeJohn Lung Sun — Law Offices of John L Sun, TustinDaniel Patrick Selmi — Newport Beach
View all 504 Orange immigration attorneys →
📍 San Diego County 485 attorneys
LeRoy George Siddell — San DiegoDavid William Brennan — University of San Diego School of Law, San DiegoLynne R. Feldman — Feldman Feldman & Associates PC, San Diego
View all 485 San Diego immigration attorneys →
📍 Alameda County 324 attorneys
Robert Joseph Beles — Law Offices of Beles & Beles, OaklandErnest Norton Tooby — Law Offices of Norton Tooby, OaklandDouglas Paul Haffer — Law Offices of Douglas Haffer, Oakland
View all 324 Alameda immigration attorneys →
📍 Santa Clara County 313 attorneys
James Robert Canfield — San JoseStanley Tadao Tomita — Tomita, Tran, Penning, & Gee, P.C., CampbellCaralisa Pollard Hughes — Campbell
View all 313 Santa Clara immigration attorneys →
📍 Sacramento County 185 attorneys
William David Neumeister — US Dept of Justice, Immigration Court, SacramentoDouglas Marc Lehrman — Law Office Douglas Lehrman, SacramentoJulie Anne Davies — McGeorge Legal Clinics, Sacramento
View all 185 Sacramento immigration attorneys →
📍 Contra Costa County 121 attorneys
Alan Mark Kaufman — Kaufman & Kaufman, ConcordGerald Kenneth Roberts — AntiochRoni Rotholz — Law Offices of Roni Rotholz, Walnut Creek
View all 121 Contra Costa immigration attorneys →
📍 San Mateo County 103 attorneys
Edward Ronald Litwin — Daly CityMichael Leonard Dworkin — AVIALEX LAW GROUP LLP, San MateoThomas Lee Hiester — Daly City
View all 103 San Mateo immigration attorneys →
📍 Riverside County 89 attorneys
Ferdinand Magbitang Santos — Cross-border TaxWorks, LLC, MenifeeGary Wayne Finn — Law Office of Gary Finn APC, IndioFariborz Rouzbehani — Temecula
View all 89 Riverside immigration attorneys →
📍 Fresno County 66 attorneys
Jacob Mitchell Weisberg — Law Offices of Jacob M, Weisberg, FresnoRichard Gerard Cenci — Law Ofc Richard Cenci, FresnoSteven Peter Simonian Jr — Simonian Law Office, Fresno
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📍 San Bernardino County 53 attorneys
Rosa Mae Mosley — Law Ofc Rosa M Mosley, OntarioGerald Alan Gornik — Vista Legal Services, A Law Corporation, OntarioArthur Espineli Reyes — Ontario
View all 53 San Bernardino immigration attorneys →

California Immigration Guides & Resources

Free guides covering key topics in California immigration. Plain-English, statute-cited.

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Immigration Law in California: A Complete Guide
How immigration works for Californians: green cards, citizenship, humanitarian relief, and removal defense under federal
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Family-Based Green Cards in California
Immediate relatives vs. family-preference categories, Form I-130, priority dates and the Visa Bulletin, adjustment of st
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Work Visas and Employment Immigration in California
H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and E-1/E-2 visas, PERM labor certification, and the EB-1 through EB-5 employment green-card categor
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Citizenship and Naturalization in California
Form N-400, the 5-year (or 3-year) green-card requirement, continuous residence and physical presence, good moral charac
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Deportation and Removal Defense in California
Removal proceedings in EOIR's immigration courts, the Notice to Appear, relief from removal, bond hearings, the Californ
View all Immigration guides →

Common Questions About California Immigration

Browse the 6,236 California immigration attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California immigration attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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