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Best immigration lawyers in Alexandria, VA

  • 10 immigration lawyers ranked
  • 4.9 average Google rating
  • 4,411 reviews analyzed

If you live in Alexandria and apply for a green card from inside the U.S., you file Form I-485. You also need a medical exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, and the results go on Form I-693. Many applicants handle the paperwork alone. Others hire an immigration lawyer for advice and to have forms checked before they file.

A lawyer can help with complex cases: past visa problems, a criminal record, a prior denial, or removal proceedings. The firms below are ranked by our scoring of Google Maps ratings and review counts. Some are in Alexandria, others nearby in Arlington, Falls Church and Washington. Read reviews, ask about fees in writing, and pick the fit for your case.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Alexandria

  1. Andrews Law Firm

    4.9(790 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Andrews Law Firm is an immigration attorney office in Alexandria. It has a 4.9 rating from 790 Google reviews, a website, and Saturday hours.

    122 N Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-21:00
    Tuesday09:00-21:00
    Wednesday09:00-21:00
    Thursday09:00-21:00
    Friday09:00-21:00
    Saturday11:00-18:00
    SundayClosed
  2. Brown Law, PLLC

    4.9(522 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Brown Law, PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Alexandria. It holds a 4.9 rating from 522 Google reviews and has a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    109 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314
    Opening hours
    Monday08:30-17:30
    Tuesday08:30-17:30
    Wednesday08:30-17:30
    Thursday08:30-17:30
    Friday08:30-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  3. Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law

    4.9(451 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law is in Falls Church, a short drive from Alexandria. It has a 4.9 rating from 451 Google reviews, a website, and Saturday hours.

    6402 Arlington Blvd Service Rd Ste 800, Falls Church, VA 22042
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:30
    Tuesday09:00-17:30
    Wednesday09:00-17:30
    Thursday09:00-17:30
    Friday09:00-17:30
    Saturday09:00-13:30
    SundayClosed
  4. Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration

    4.9(422 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration is an immigration attorney office in Washington. It has a 4.9 rating from 422 Google reviews and a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    1616 P St NW Ste 400, Washington, DC 20036
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:30
    Tuesday09:00-17:30
    Wednesday09:00-17:30
    Thursday09:00-17:30
    Friday09:00-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  5. BRAVLIN LAW

    4.9(231 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    BRAVLIN LAW is an immigration attorney office in Arlington, near Alexandria. It has a 4.9 rating from 231 Google reviews and a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    4001 9th St N Ste 222, Arlington, VA 22203
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-16:00
    Tuesday08:00-16:00
    Wednesday08:00-16:00
    Thursday08:00-16:00
    Friday08:00-16:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  6. Millerlawdc, PLLC

    4.9(172 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Millerlawdc, PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Arlington, close to Alexandria. It holds a 4.9 rating from 172 Google reviews and has a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    3300 Fairfax Dr #201, Arlington, VA 22201
    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. The Mendoza Law Firm

    4.8(1,651 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    The Mendoza Law Firm is an immigration attorney office in Washington. It has a 4.8 rating from 1,651 Google reviews, the most on this list, plus a website and Saturday hours.

    601 Pennsylvania Ave NW Building, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20004
    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
  8. Law Office of Moona Shakil, PLLC

    4.8(108 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Law Office of Moona Shakil, PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Arlington, near Alexandria. It has a 4.8 rating from 108 Google reviews and a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    943 S George Mason Dr #200, Arlington, VA 22204
    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. Brody Immigration Law, PLLC

    4.9(32 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Brody Immigration Law, PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Alexandria. It has a 4.9 rating from 32 Google reviews and a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    211 N Union St #100, Alexandria, VA 22314
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  10. Immigration Law Office of Federico Serrano

    4.9(32 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Immigration Law Office of Federico Serrano is in Falls Church, a short drive from Alexandria. It has a 4.9 rating from 32 Google reviews and a website. Weekend hours are not listed.

    5697 Columbia Pike Ste 201, Falls Church, VA 22041
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:30
    Tuesday09:00-17:30
    Wednesday09:00-17:30
    Thursday09:00-17:30
    Friday09:00-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

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How we ranked these immigration lawyers

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

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

No. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card, and many people file on their own. A lawyer can still help if your case is complex, such as a past visa problem, a criminal record, a prior denial, or removal proceedings. A short consultation can help you decide what you need.

How do I choose an immigration lawyer in Alexandria?

Look at ratings and reviews, but also check that the lawyer handles the type of case you have. Ask who will work on your file, how you will communicate, and what the fee covers. Get the fee agreement in writing, and compare two or three firms before you choose.

Some firms on this list are in Arlington, Falls Church or Washington. Does that matter?

Not much. Those cities are close to Alexandria, and immigration paperwork is usually filed with USCIS rather than at a local court. Ask each firm where meetings would take place and whether phone or video appointments are an option. Pick the office that is easiest for you to reach.