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Best immigration lawyers in Paterson, NJ

  • 10 immigration lawyers ranked
  • 4.9 average Google rating
  • 2,382 reviews analyzed

A green card applicant in Paterson who files Form I-485 needs a medical exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The results go on Form I-693. Most people can handle that step on their own. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card, and many families file without one.

Some cases are not simple. A past visa problem, a criminal record, a prior denial or removal proceedings can make the paperwork harder. A lawyer near Paterson can look at your history and help you decide what to file and when. The list below comes from Google Maps data and our own scoring. Treat it as a starting point, not a ranking of quality.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Paterson

  1. Gozel Law Firm PC

    5.0(524 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Gozel Law Firm PC is an immigration attorney office in Clifton, a short drive from Paterson. It holds a 5.0 rating from 524 Google reviews, has a website, and is listed as open on Saturdays.

    1066 Clifton Ave Ste 201, Clifton, NJ 07013
    Opening hours
    Monday00:00-24:00
    Tuesday00:00-24:00
    Wednesday00:00-24:00
    Thursday00:00-24:00
    Friday00:00-24:00
    Saturday00:00-24:00
    Sunday00:00-24:00
  2. Lee Immigration Law Firm | Sang Hwa Lee, Esq. | 이상화 이민 변호사 (뉴욕, 뉴저지)

    5.0(180 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Lee Immigration Law Firm in Englewood Cliffs is listed with a 5.0 rating from 180 Google reviews. The office has a website and is not marked as open on Saturdays. The firm name also appears in Korean.

    560 Sylvan Ave Ste 1008, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  3. Cella & Associates, LLC

    4.9(363 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Cella & Associates, LLC is an immigration law office in Clifton with a 4.9 rating from 363 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    1187 Main Ave #3A, Clifton, NJ 07011
    Opening hours
    Monday08:30-17:30
    Tuesday08:30-17:30
    Wednesday08:30-17:30
    Thursday08:30-17:30
    Friday08:30-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  4. Jaloudi Law

    4.9(337 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Jaloudi Law is an immigration attorney office in Clifton. It holds a 4.9 rating from 337 Google reviews, has a website, and is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    1555 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  5. Raff & Raff, LLP

    4.9(298 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Raff & Raff, LLP is the only firm on this list located in Paterson itself. It has a 4.9 rating from 298 Google reviews and a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    30 Church St, Paterson, NJ 07505
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  6. GOXHAJ Law Firm PLLC

    5.0(64 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    GOXHAJ Law Firm PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Rutherford. It has a 5.0 rating from 64 Google reviews and a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    8 Station Square Ste 11, Rutherford, NJ 07070
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  7. Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak & Batra (NPZ & B) Law Group, P.C.

    4.9(191 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak & Batra (NPZ & B) Law Group, P.C. is in Ridgewood. It has a 4.9 rating from 191 Google reviews, a website, and is listed as open on Saturdays.

    Visaserve Plaza, 487 Goffle Rd, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-19:00
    Tuesday08:00-19:00
    Wednesday08:00-19:00
    Thursday08:00-19:00
    Friday08:00-19:00
    Saturday09:00-12:00
    SundayClosed
  8. Parikh Law Group

    4.9(182 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Parikh Law Group is an immigration attorney office in Montclair with a 4.9 rating from 182 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    33 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  9. ANIK LAW FIRM, PC

    4.9(130 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    ANIK LAW FIRM, PC is an immigration attorney office in Clifton. It holds a 4.9 rating from 130 Google reviews and has a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    834 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-18:00
    Tuesday09:00-18:00
    Wednesday09:00-18:00
    Thursday09:00-18:00
    Friday09:00-18:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  10. Zaveri Law Firm P.C.

    4.9(113 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Zaveri Law Firm P.C. is an immigration attorney office in Hackensack. It has a 4.9 rating from 113 Google reviews and a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    167 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:30
    Tuesday09:00-17:30
    Wednesday09:00-17:30
    Thursday09:00-17:30
    Friday09:00-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

Attorney advertising notice: this list is not a referral or endorsement. Check any lawyer's license with the New Jersey state bar before you hire.

How we ranked these immigration lawyers

We collected immigration lawyer results from Google Maps around Paterson and removed government offices and unrelated businesses. Each listing gets a score based on its Google rating, adjusted for the number of reviews so a few 5-star reviews do not outrank hundreds of strong ones. Listings that also show up in Google's top results get a small boost. Paid placements are always labeled "Sponsored" and never change the ranked list. Read our editorial policy.

Immigration lawyers in Paterson: FAQs

Do I need an immigration lawyer to get a green card in Paterson?

No. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card. Many people file on their own, especially simple family cases. A lawyer can help when your history is complex, such as a past visa problem, a criminal record, a prior denial or removal proceedings. Call a few offices and compare how they answer.

How do I check a civil surgeon or a lawyer before I hire them?

For the medical exam, check the doctor with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool on uscis.gov. Only USCIS-designated doctors can complete Form I-693. For a lawyer, check state licensing records and read recent reviews. Ask what the office will do for you and get the fee in writing.

Can a lawyer help if I already have a problem with USCIS?

Yes. Many people hire a lawyer after a denial, a request for evidence or a notice to appear in immigration court. A lawyer can review the decision and explain your choices. Deadlines matter, so ask early. This page is general information and does not give legal advice.