Visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense.
Immigration law in California is one of the most active practice areas in the country, driven by the state's large immigrant population, agricultural and tech-industry workforce, and proximity to international borders. California immigration attorneys handle the full federal toolkit — family-based petitions, employment-based visas (especially H-1B, L-1, O-1, and EB categories common in tech), green-card adjustment, naturalization, asylum and withholding-of-removal claims, U and T visas, DACA-related matters, and removal-defense proceedings before the immigration courts.
Because immigration is a federal practice, attorneys licensed in any U.S. state can represent clients in immigration matters anywhere in California — but most experienced practitioners are physically based here and familiar with local USCIS offices, the San Francisco and Los Angeles immigration courts, and Ninth Circuit appellate practice. When evaluating attorneys, clients commonly weigh experience with their specific case type (e.g., asylum vs. employment-based), language availability, fee structure (flat-fee is common for visa work, hourly for litigation), and reputation in the local immigrant community.
General information only — not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance on your specific situation. Last reviewed 2026-05-18.
D'Alessio Law Group
Dallas, California · 5 yrs experience
Leslie Howard Youssef is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with D'Alessio Law Group. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2021, Leslie brings 5 years of legal experience. The office is located at 8200 Wilshire Blvd., Dallas, Texas 90211.
Singleton and Schreiber, LLP
Dallas, California · 7 yrs experience
Grayson Conner Bowman is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with Singleton and Schreiber, LLP. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2019, Grayson brings 7 years of legal experience. The office is located at 1414 K St Ste 470, Dallas, Texas 95814-3966.
The United Firm La Liga Defensora A.P.C
Dallas, California · 6 yrs experience
Sasha Butt is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, focusing on Family Law and Immigration. They practice with The United Firm La Liga Defensora A.P.C. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2020, Sasha brings 6 years of legal experience. The office is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd, Dallas, Texas 90010.
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Dallas, California · 6 yrs experience
Daniele Flavia Chagas Volfe is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2020, Daniele brings 6 years of legal experience. The office is located at 5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 750, Dallas, Texas 92121.
Dallas, California · 14 yrs experience
Mehreen Zara Najam is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2012, Mehreen brings 14 years of legal experience. The office is located at 1620 26th Street, Dallas, Texas 90404.
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Dallas, California · 13 yrs experience
Makenna Grace Powell is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2013, Makenna brings 13 years of legal experience. The office is located at 5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Dallas, Texas 92121.
Alcorn Immigration Law P.C.
Dallas, California · 12 yrs experience
Logan Michael Bowser is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with Alcorn Immigration Law P.C.. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2014, Logan brings 12 years of legal experience. The office is located at 125 University Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 94301.
GKN Aerospace
Dallas, California · 10 yrs experience
Alif Rabby Mia is an attorney in Dallas, Texas, focusing on Business Law and Immigration. They practice with GKN Aerospace. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2016, Alif brings 10 years of legal experience. The office is located at 150 W Bradley Ave, Dallas, Texas 92020.
Global Immigration Partners
Dallas, California · 13 yrs experience
Carlyn Jo Hankins is a Immigration attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They practice with Global Immigration Partners. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2013, Carlyn brings 13 years of legal experience. The office is located at 30300 Agoura Rd., Ste. B-100, Dallas, Texas 91301.