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Best immigration lawyers in Queens, NY

  • 10 immigration lawyers ranked
  • 4.9 average Google rating
  • 2,194 reviews analyzed

Queens is home to one of the largest immigrant communities in the country, and many green card applicants here file Form I-485 on their own. That is allowed. The forms are long, but plain cases often go through without help. Still, some people feel better having a lawyer look over the paperwork before they file.

A lawyer can help when your case is not simple. Past visa problems, a criminal record, an earlier denial, or removal proceedings all make a case harder. A lawyer can also help you plan the timing of your Form I-693 exam, since the civil surgeon must sign it no more than 60 days before you file. Below are Queens immigration lawyers ranked by Google Maps ratings and our own scoring.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Queens

  1. Law offices of Dolly Z Hassan

    4.9(462 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Law offices of Dolly Z Hassan in South Richmond Hill holds a 4.9 rating from 462 Google reviews. The office has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    135-20 Liberty Ave, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
    Opening hours
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday10:00-17:00
    Wednesday10:00-17:00
    Thursday10:00-17:00
    Friday10:00-17:00
    Saturday10:00-15:00
    SundayClosed
  2. Kerben Law Firm, P.C.

    4.9(351 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Kerben Law Firm, P.C. works out of Kew Gardens and carries a 4.9 rating from 351 Google reviews. It has a website and Saturday hours.

    80-02 Kew Gardens Rd #307, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
    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
  3. Prizant Law - Immigration Lawyer NYC

    4.9(253 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Prizant Law - Immigration Lawyer NYC is listed in Forest Hills with a 4.9 rating from 253 Google reviews. The office has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    118-21 Queens Blvd #507, Forest Hills, NY 11375
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-18:00
    Tuesday09:00-18:00
    Wednesday09:00-18:00
    Thursday09:00-18:00
    Friday09:00-18:00
    Saturday10:00-16:00
    SundayClosed
  4. Khashmati Law, P.C.

    4.9(238 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Khashmati Law, P.C. is based in Maspeth and holds a 4.9 rating from 238 Google reviews. It has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    69-06 Grand Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-21:00
    Tuesday09:00-21:00
    Wednesday09:00-21:00
    Thursday09:00-21:00
    Friday09:00-21:00
    Saturday09:00-21:00
    Sunday09:00-21:00
  5. Gladstein & Messinger P.C.

    4.9(127 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Gladstein & Messinger P.C. is listed in Forest Hills with a 4.9 rating from 127 Google reviews. The office has a website, and it is not open on Saturdays.

    118-21 Queens Blvd #614, Forest Hills, NY 11375
    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. Cohen Law Group, P.C.

    4.9(69 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Cohen Law Group, P.C. is in Forest Hills and holds a 4.9 rating from 69 Google reviews. It has a website and Saturday hours.

    104-70 Queens Blvd Ste 314, Forest Hills, NY 11375
    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
  7. Jagan Law Firm, PLLC

    4.8(408 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Jagan Law Firm, PLLC is based in South Richmond Hill with a 4.8 rating from 408 Google reviews. The office has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    115-12 Liberty Ave Suite 2A, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    Saturday09:00-14:00
    SundayClosed
  8. Law Office of Steve Bae

    4.9(60 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Law Office of Steve Bae is listed in Fresh Meadows with a 4.9 rating from 60 Google reviews. It has a website and Saturday hours.

    61-43 186th St Ste 204, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-18:00
    Tuesday09:00-18:00
    Wednesday09:00-18:00
    Thursday09:00-18:00
    Friday09:00-18:00
    Saturday09:00-18:00
    SundayClosed
  9. Arandia Law Firm

    4.8(193 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Arandia Law Firm works out of Kew Gardens and carries a 4.8 rating from 193 Google reviews. It has a website, and it is not open on Saturdays.

    80-02 Kew Gardens Rd #702, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
    Opening hours
    Monday09:30-18:00
    Tuesday09:30-18:00
    Wednesday09:30-18:00
    Thursday09:30-18:00
    Friday09:30-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  10. Law Office of Nimish Thakkar

    4.9(33 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Law Office of Nimish Thakkar is in Flushing with a 4.9 rating from 33 Google reviews. The office has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    144-04 45th Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
    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

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How we ranked these immigration lawyers

We collected immigration lawyer results from Google Maps around Queens 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 Queens: FAQs

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

No, a lawyer is not required. USCIS lets you file Form I-485 yourself, and many Queens applicants do. A lawyer helps most when the case is complex, such as a past denial, a criminal record, or removal proceedings. For a plain case, some people just book a civil surgeon and file on their own.

How do I pick an immigration lawyer in Queens?

Start with location and office hours, since getting across Queens takes time. Read recent Google reviews and check that the lawyer handles the kind of case you have. Ask about fees up front and who will actually work on your file. A short phone call tells you a lot about how they communicate.

When should I contact a lawyer before my medical exam?

Early is better. Since December 2, 2024, USCIS generally requires Form I-693 to be filed together with Form I-485, and the civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file. A lawyer can help you line up the steps so your exam does not go stale.