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Best immigration lawyers in Fairfax, VA

  • 10 immigration lawyers ranked
  • 4.9 average Google rating
  • 2,941 reviews analyzed

Most green card applicants in Fairfax can file Form I-485 without a lawyer. The forms are long, but the rules are clear for simple cases. A lawyer can still help if your case has a wrinkle.

You may want to talk to an immigration lawyer if you have had a visa denied, stayed past a visa, or have a criminal record. The same is true if you were ever in removal proceedings or have a prior immigration filing that went wrong. A lawyer can also help when your case involves family members abroad, a prior marriage, or a long gap in your paperwork.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Fairfax

  1. Saavedra & Perez Law

    5.0(172 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Saavedra & Perez Law is an immigration law office in Fairfax with a 5.0 rating from 172 Google reviews. The firm has a website and is open on Saturdays.

    4101 Chain Bridge Rd Unit 206, Fairfax, VA 22030
    Opening hours
    Monday05:00-23:00
    Tuesday05:00-23:00
    Wednesday05:00-23:00
    Thursday05:00-23:00
    Friday05:00-23:00
    Saturday05:00-23:00
    Sunday05:00-23:00
  2. Dream Immigration Law

    5.0(152 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Dream Immigration Law is an immigration attorney office in Fairfax with a 5.0 rating from 152 Google reviews. The firm has a website where you can learn more and get in touch.

    9990 Fairfax Blvd Suite 560 (Room 9, Fairfax, VA 22030
    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. Joy Law Group

    5.0(130 Google reviews)Law firmOpen Saturdays

    Joy Law Group is a law firm in Fairfax with a 5.0 rating from 130 Google reviews. It has a website and is open on Saturdays, which helps if you cannot take a weekday off.

    3863 Plaza Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-18:00
    Tuesday09:00-18:00
    Wednesday09:00-18:00
    Thursday09:00-18:00
    Friday09:00-18:00
    Saturday10:00-12:00
    SundayClosed
  4. Murray Osorio PLLC

    4.9(1,005 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Murray Osorio PLLC is an immigration law office in Fairfax. It has the largest review count on this list, with a 4.9 rating from 1,005 Google reviews, and it has a website.

    4103 Chain Bridge Rd #300, Fairfax, VA 22030
    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. Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law

    4.9(451 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law is based in Falls Church, a short drive from Fairfax. 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
  6. Ahmad & Associates

    4.9(282 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen weekends

    Ahmad & Associates is an immigration attorney office in McLean, near Fairfax. It holds a 4.9 rating from 282 Google reviews, has a website, and is open on Saturdays.

    8000 Westpark Dr Ste 630, McLean, VA 22102
    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. I.S. Law Firm, PLLC

    4.9(267 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    I.S. Law Firm, PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Fairfax with a 4.9 rating from 267 Google reviews. The firm has a website for scheduling a call.

    3930 Walnut St STE 200, Fairfax, VA 22030
    Opening hours
    Monday09:30-17:30
    Tuesday09:30-17:30
    Wednesday09:30-17:30
    Thursday09:30-17:30
    Friday09:30-17:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  8. Fayad Law, P.C.

    4.8(301 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Fayad Law, P.C. is an immigration law office in Fairfax with a 4.8 rating from 301 Google reviews. It has a website where you can read more and request a meeting.

    8315 Lee Hwy Service Rd #620, Fairfax, VA 22031
    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. Law Offices of Robert K. Lacy

    4.8(91 Google reviews)Immigration attorneyOpen Saturdays

    Law Offices of Robert K. Lacy is an immigration attorney office in Fairfax. It has a 4.8 rating from 91 Google reviews, a website, and Saturday hours for people with weekday jobs.

    10560 Main St Ste 514, Fairfax, VA 22030
    Opening hours
    Monday08:30-16:30
    Tuesday08:30-16:30
    Wednesday08:30-16:30
    Thursday08:30-16:30
    Friday08:30-16:30
    Saturday08:30-16:30
    SundayClosed
  10. Washington Immigration Law PLLC

    4.8(90 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Washington Immigration Law PLLC is an immigration attorney office in Fairfax with a 4.8 rating from 90 Google reviews. The firm has a website you can check before you call.

    3701 Pender Dr Ste 515, Fairfax, VA 22030
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-17:00
    Tuesday08:00-17:00
    Wednesday08:00-17:00
    Thursday08:00-17:00
    Friday08:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

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How we ranked these immigration lawyers

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

Do I need a lawyer to file Form I-485 in Fairfax?

No. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card. Many people file on their own, and the instructions on the USCIS website walk you through each step. A lawyer is most useful when your case is not simple, such as a past denial, a criminal record, or time spent in removal proceedings.

How should I choose an immigration lawyer in Fairfax?

Start with the list above and check each firm on Google Maps. Look at how many reviews a firm has and how recent they are. Read a few of the low-star reviews too. Then call or email two or three firms and ask how they would handle your case. Ask who will work on your file and how they keep you updated.

What should I ask at the first meeting with an immigration lawyer?

Ask what the lawyer thinks of your case and what steps come next. Ask which forms will be filed and who prepares them. Ask how the lawyer will contact you and how fast they reply. It is also fair to ask what the fee covers and whether other costs, like filing fees or medical exams, are separate.