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Best immigration lawyers in Tacoma, WA

  • 10 immigration lawyers ranked
  • 4.8 average Google rating
  • 724 reviews analyzed

If you live in Tacoma and want a green card, you may not need a lawyer. Many people file Form I-485 on their own. But a lawyer can help when your case has a wrinkle. Past visa problems, a criminal record, a prior denial or removal proceedings can make the paperwork harder to get right.

A lawyer can also help you plan timing. Since December 2, 2024, USCIS generally wants Form I-693 filed together with Form I-485, and the civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file. The list below comes from Google Maps data and our scoring. Use it as a starting point, not as a measure of legal skill.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Tacoma

  1. Cueva Law Office

    5.0(170 Google reviews)Legal services

    Cueva Law Office is listed in Tacoma under legal services. It holds a 5.0 rating from 170 Google reviews and has a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    2602 N Proctor St Ste 205, Tacoma, WA 98407
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-16:00
    Tuesday09:00-16:00
    Wednesday09:00-16:00
    Thursday09:00-16:00
    Friday09:00-16:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  2. Ritchie Reiersen Injury & Immigration Attorneys

    4.9(244 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Ritchie Reiersen Injury & Immigration Attorneys is listed as an immigration attorney in Auburn. It has a 4.9 rating from 244 Google reviews, the most reviews on this list, and a website.

    514 Auburn Wy N, Auburn, WA 98002
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-17:00
    Tuesday08:00-17:00
    Wednesday08:00-17:00
    Thursday08:00-17:00
    Friday08:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  3. Universal Legal

    4.9(80 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Universal Legal is an immigration attorney in Tacoma with a 4.9 rating from 80 Google reviews. It has a website and is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    705 S 9th St Ste 202, Tacoma, WA 98405
    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. Law Office of Serah Waweru

    4.9(40 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    The Law Office of Serah Waweru is an immigration attorney in Tacoma. It holds a 4.9 rating from 40 Google reviews, has a website, and is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    5401 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
    Opening hours
    Monday09:00-17:00
    Tuesday09:00-17:00
    Wednesday09:00-17:00
    Thursday09:00-17:00
    Friday09:00-14:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  5. Salish Sea Law Group

    5.0(28 Google reviews)Attorney

    Salish Sea Law Group is listed in Tacoma under the attorney category. It has a 5.0 rating from 28 Google reviews and a website. Saturday hours are not listed.

    1102 A St Ste 300-39, Tacoma, WA 98402
  6. Najib Hakimi Law PLLC

    4.8(47 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Najib Hakimi Law PLLC is an immigration attorney in Tacoma. It has a 4.8 rating from 47 Google reviews and a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    1102 A St Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98402
    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. Rivas Immigration Law PS - Virginia Rivas Aldrete

    5.0(17 Google reviews)Attorney

    Rivas Immigration Law PS, with Virginia Rivas Aldrete, is listed in Tacoma under the attorney category. It has a 5.0 rating from 17 Google reviews and a website, and no Saturday hours are listed.

    705 S 9th St Ste 105, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-16:00
    Tuesday08:00-16:00
    Wednesday08:00-16:00
    Thursday08:00-16:00
    Friday08:00-16:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  8. Quiroga Law Office, PLLC

    4.7(31 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Quiroga Law Office, PLLC is an immigration attorney in Tacoma. It holds a 4.7 rating from 31 Google reviews and has a website. It is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    4301 S Pine St Ste 158, Tacoma, WA 98409
    Opening hours
    Monday08:00-17:00
    Tuesday08:00-17:00
    Wednesday08:00-17:00
    Thursday08:00-17:00
    Friday08:00-17:00
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
  9. Castillo Law PLLC - Immigration Law

    4.8(12 Google reviews)Law firmOpen Saturdays

    Castillo Law PLLC is listed as a law firm in Tacoma focused on immigration law. It has a 4.8 rating from 12 Google reviews, a website, and is listed as open on Saturdays.

    2203 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403
    Opening hours
    Monday08:30-18:30
    Tuesday08:30-18:30
    Wednesday08:30-18:30
    Thursday08:30-18:30
    Friday08:30-18:30
    Saturday08:30-15:00
    SundayClosed
  10. Baner and Baner Law Firm PLLC

    4.5(55 Google reviews)Immigration attorney

    Baner and Baner Law Firm PLLC is an immigration attorney in University Place. It has a 4.5 rating from 55 Google reviews and a website, and it is not listed as open on Saturdays.

    4007 Bridgeport Way W Ste D, University Place, WA 98466
    Opening hours
    Monday08:30-16:30
    Tuesday08:30-16:30
    Wednesday08:30-16:30
    Thursday08:30-16:30
    Friday08:30-16:30
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

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

How we ranked these immigration lawyers

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

Do I need a lawyer to get a green card in Tacoma?

No. An immigration lawyer is not required for a green card, and many people in Tacoma file on their own. A lawyer is worth a look if your case is complex, such as a past visa problem, a criminal record, a prior denial or removal proceedings. Talk to a few offices and compare.

How do I pick an immigration lawyer in Tacoma?

Start with a few names from the list above. Many people check a lawyer's standing with the Washington State Bar Association. Ask what the office charges and who will handle your file. Read recent Google reviews. Call or meet before you pay anything, and pick someone you feel comfortable asking questions.

Should I talk to a lawyer before my civil surgeon exam?

Timing matters. The civil surgeon must sign Form I-693 no more than 60 days before you file Form I-485, and USCIS generally wants both forms filed together. If you hire a lawyer, ask them to line up your exam with your filing date so the signed form stays inside that window. Blood test results can take a few days to two weeks.