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The 10 Best Immigration Lawyers in Los Angeles (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best immigration law firms in Los Angeles in 2026 include Bolour / Carl Immigration Group and Fragomen for work visas and employers, Global Talent Immigration Law Group for O-1 and EB-1 cases, Wildes & Weinberg for investors and talent, Haghighi and Becraft for removal defense, and nonprofits Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Advancing Justice Southern California and the International Institute of Los Angeles for free or low-cost help.

Immigration law is federal, but the work is local: Los Angeles has an immigration court downtown, a large employment-visa market in entertainment and technology, and a deep bench of nonprofits for people who cannot pay a private firm. This list mixes the two. Private firms cover family green cards, work visas such as H-1B, O-1 and EB-5, naturalization and removal defense, while three nonprofits take clients who qualify for free or low-cost help.

Choose by case type, not by size. A firm built around employer petitions may not be the right fit for a deportation case, and the reverse. Get the fee in writing, and keep every notice and deadline in one folder.

1. Bolour / Carl Immigration Group — Mid-City

A boutique firm for families, entrepreneurs, entertainers and employers.

Specialty Family and employment immigration, asylum, deportation defenseBest for Individuals, families, entrepreneurs, entertainers and employers

Bolour / Carl Immigration Group says it has helped individuals, families, entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers and multinational employers for nearly three decades. Its practice list covers family and marriage-based green cards, asylum, deportation defense, naturalization, waivers, and work visas such as H-1B, L, O-1 and E-2.

The firm names Ally Bolour, Alexander Carl and Scott A. Emerick as attorneys and describes itself as a boutique firm. Its Los Angeles office is on West Washington Boulevard, with other offices in Palm Springs and Salinas.

Good to know: Call ahead and say whether your case is family-based, work-based or in court so you reach the right attorney.

5169 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

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2. Fragomen — Downtown LA

The Los Angeles office of a large global immigration firm, mainly for employers.

Specialty Corporate immigration, work visas and employment-based green cardsBest for Large and mid-sized companies, plus individuals and families

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP lists a Los Angeles office on South Flower Street. Its office page says the team supports the corporate immigration needs of large and mid-sized multinationals and smaller U.S. companies, and also individuals and families.

It is a large firm focused on employer-sponsored cases such as work visas and green cards, so individuals with a single family case may find a smaller practice on this list a better fit.

Good to know: Most individuals reach a large firm through their employer; ask HR whether the company already has immigration counsel.

444 S Flower St, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

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3. Global Talent Immigration Law Group — Koreatown

A Wilshire Boulevard firm focused on O-1 visas and EB-1A green cards.

Specialty O-1 visas, EB-1A and national interest waiver green cardsBest for Artists, entertainers, founders and researchers

Global Talent Immigration Law Group says it is a Los Angeles practice dedicated to O-1 visas and EB-1A extraordinary-ability green cards, representing professionals in entertainment, technology, science and business. Its site also lists O and P visa renewals, national interest waivers, consular services, and marriage and family-based cases.

The firm offers a free consultation for qualified applicants, according to its contact page, and its site includes guides on whether you qualify for an O-1 or EB-1.

Good to know: Gather press, awards, letters and contracts before the consultation; extraordinary-ability cases depend on documented evidence.

4221 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 395, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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4. Wildes & Weinberg — Hollywood

The Los Angeles office of a New York immigration firm, by appointment only.

Specialty Business immigration, EB-5, O-1 visas, litigation and appealsBest for Investors, businesses, entertainers and families

Wildes & Weinberg is headquartered in New York and says it serves clients nationwide and worldwide. Its site lists business immigration, EB-5 investors, O-1 visas, family immigration, naturalization, asylum, waivers and court representation among its services.

Its Los Angeles office is on North Vine Street in Hollywood, and the site says prior appointments are required.

Good to know: Prior appointments are required at the Los Angeles office, so book before you visit.

1645 N Vine St, Suite 1002, Los Angeles, CA 90028

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5. Goldstein Immigration Lawyers — Downtown LA

A downtown firm for marriage green cards, citizenship and delayed cases.

Specialty Marriage and family green cards, naturalization, delayed-case litigationBest for Individuals, families and employers

Goldstein Immigration Lawyers says it practices only U.S. immigration and nationality law and that its attorney is licensed in New York, Massachusetts, California and Washington. Its services include green cards through marriage, family petitions for parents, TPS and DACA, removal of conditions, naturalization, VAWA and employment-based visas.

It also lists mandamus lawsuits for immigration delays, which can be relevant if a USCIS case has been pending far beyond normal processing times. Its Los Angeles office is on Wilshire Boulevard downtown, with another office in Boston.

Good to know: If your case has been pending unusually long, ask whether a mandamus lawsuit is an option in your situation.

611 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 317, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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6. Law Offices of David M. Haghighi — Downtown LA

A small downtown firm for asylum, waivers and removal defense, with a certified specialist.

Specialty Asylum, waivers, removal defense and appealsBest for Individuals and families, including Indonesian, Tagalog, Spanish and Mandarin speakers

The Law Offices of David M. Haghighi says attorney Haghighi is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in immigration and nationality law. Its site lists asylum, removal defense, I-601 and I-601A waivers, I-751 petitions, family and employment petitions, VAWA, U visas, BIA and circuit court appeals, and writs of mandamus.

The firm says it speaks Indonesian, Tagalog, Spanish and Mandarin. Its office is on North Main Street near the downtown courts.

Good to know: Bring any notice to appear, court papers and past immigration filings so the attorney can assess deadlines at the first consultation.

739 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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7. Law Office of Todd Becraft — Koreatown

An immigration-only practice for family cases, asylum and deportation defense.

Specialty Family immigration, asylum, deportation defense, appealsBest for Individuals and families, English and Spanish

The Law Office of Todd Becraft says it has represented immigrants and their families in Los Angeles for over 20 years and practices only immigration law. Its site lists asylum, deportation defense, cancellation of removal, green cards, I-601A waivers, K-1 fiancé visas, naturalization, DACA, TPS, U visas and appeals to the BIA and Ninth Circuit.

Its Mid-Wilshire office is open weekdays according to the site, and it offers Spanish-language service.

Good to know: Call or use the consultation form before your deadline approaches; many immigration filings and court dates are fixed.

3450 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1015, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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8. Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) — Downtown LA

A nonprofit deportation-defense firm that says its legal services are free.

Specialty Deportation defense, children's representation, detentionBest for People facing removal or detention, including children and families

Immigrant Defenders Law Center describes itself as California's largest nonprofit deportation defense law firm, providing free legal services. Its site lists work for children, people facing removal, detention and post-conviction relief, a rapid response hotline, and free guides for anyone preparing for an immigration emergency.

Its Los Angeles headquarters is on South Spring Street, with other offices in Santa Ana, Riverside and San Diego. Visits are by appointment only, and the site notes that its legal services are always free.

Good to know: Use the Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline for urgent ICE-related questions; the site lists it as open weekdays.

634 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

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9. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California — Downtown LA

A nonprofit legal center with free screenings and in-language helplines.

Specialty Immigration relief screenings, citizenship and naturalizationBest for Low-income and other immigrants, with in-language services

Advancing Justice - Southern California says its immigration services program offers free immigration relief eligibility screenings by appointment, in person or virtually. After the screening, clients are told whether they may be eligible for relief and whether the organization can assist. The site says you are not a client until an attorney agrees to represent you and a service agreement is signed.

It lists helplines in English, Chinese, Korean and Tagalog, and also runs citizenship help. Its Los Angeles office is on Wilshire Boulevard.

Good to know: Book the free screening first; the site lists separate toll-free helplines by language.

1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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10. International Institute of Los Angeles — Lincoln Heights, East LA & Boyle Heights

A nonprofit offering free or low-cost legal services to qualified clients.

Specialty Removal defense, minors, detention, family and citizenship casesBest for Qualified low-income immigrants and refugees

The International Institute of Los Angeles says its Immigration Legal Services Division offers free or low-cost services to qualified clients, including adult removal defense, representation of unaccompanied minors, help with detention bond and detained cases, and citizenship, family petitions, adjustment of status, U and T visas, VAWA, DACA and TPS renewals.

A free consultation and intake is required before a case is accepted, and the site says response times may take a few weeks and that it cannot guarantee it will take your case. It may ask for proof of household income.

Good to know: Use the confidential intake form or call, and describe your case type (for example, a family petition or an asylum case).

3845 Selig Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90031

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check that an immigration lawyer in Los Angeles is licensed?

Search the lawyer's name or bar number in the State Bar of California attorney search. The profile shows whether the license is active and any public discipline. Because immigration law is federal, an attorney in good standing in another state may also represent clients, so if the lawyer is licensed elsewhere, check that state's bar as well. Check the individual attorney who will handle your case, not only the firm.

What is the difference between a lawyer, an accredited representative and a notario?

A lawyer is licensed by a state bar and can give legal advice and represent you in immigration court. An accredited representative works for a nonprofit that the Department of Justice has recognized, and is authorized to represent clients in immigration matters. A notario publico in California is not a lawyer, and immigration consultants may fill out forms and translate but may not give legal advice or represent you in court. The State Bar warns people to be wary of anyone who calls themselves a notario.

Where can I find free or low-cost immigration help in Los Angeles?

Nonprofits on this list, including Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Advancing Justice Southern California and the International Institute of Los Angeles, offer free or low-cost help to people who qualify. Each screens for eligibility and case type first, and capacity is limited, so call or use the intake form early and ask what documents to bring. The DOJ's list of pro bono legal service providers is another place to look.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost?

It varies with the case. Many private firms charge a flat fee for a defined filing such as a green card application and hourly or staged fees for court cases, and government filing fees are separate. Ask what the fee covers, whether it includes responses to government requests for evidence, and what happens if the case is denied. Get the fee agreement in writing before you pay.

Who files an H-1B or O-1 petition, and do I need my own lawyer?

H-1B and O-1 petitions are filed by a U.S. employer or an authorized agent on your behalf, so the employer usually chooses the counsel. You can still talk to your own immigration lawyer about your options, especially for an O-1 or an EB-1 or national interest waiver green card, where firms such as Global Talent Immigration Law Group say they work with individuals directly.

How can I avoid immigration scams?

Do not pay anyone who guarantees a result or claims a special contact at USCIS, and be wary of anyone who asks for cash only. Ask for the person's full name and State Bar number, check it online, get a written contract, and keep copies of everything you sign and every receipt. If you were scammed, the State Bar accepts complaints regardless of immigration status.

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