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.
Law Offices of Sabrina Li
Los Angeles, California · 6 yrs experience
Sabrina Li is a Immigration attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They practice with Law Offices of Sabrina Li. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2020, Sabrina brings 6 years of legal experience. The office is located at 388 Cordova St Ste 100C, Los Angeles, California 91101-5839.
Zhong Lun Law Firm LLP
Los Angeles, California · 1 yrs experience
Ling Xiao is an attorney in Los Angeles, California, focusing on Business Law and Immigration. They practice with Zhong Lun Law Firm LLP. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2025, Ling brings 1 year of legal experience. The office is located at 4525 Wilshire Blvd Ste 330, Los Angeles, California 90010-3842.
International Refugee Assistance Project
Los Angeles, California · 4 yrs experience
Maria Fernanda Palacios Herrera is a Immigration attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They practice with International Refugee Assistance Project. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2022, Maria brings 4 years of legal experience.
Los Angeles, California · 4 yrs experience
Jiabao Liu is an attorney in Los Angeles, California, focusing on Intellectual Property and Immigration. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2022, Jiabao brings 4 years of legal experience.
Los Angeles, California · 5 yrs experience
Julie Rene Dargus is a Immigration attorney based in Los Angeles, California. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2021, Julie brings 5 years of legal experience.
Human Rights First
Los Angeles, California · 12 yrs experience
Warren George Craig is a Immigration attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They practice with Human Rights First. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2014, Warren brings 12 years of legal experience. The office is located at 3680 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. P04-414, Los Angeles, California 90010.
Baumer Law Offices
Los Angeles, California · 14 yrs experience
Samuel Jason Baumer is a Immigration attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They practice with Baumer Law Offices, L.C.. Licensed by the Texas bar since 2012, Samuel brings 14 years of legal experience. The office is located at 126 N Avenue 57, Los Angeles, California 90042-4116.