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Immigration Lawyers in Athens, GA: 2026 rankings

23 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Athens: Hansard Legal, LLC, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines - Injury Accidents & Criminal Defense Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 23.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: LaGrone Law, 147 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Athens immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 23 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Athens at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Athens at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hansard Legal, LLC645.0★ (106)Suwanee, 39 mi awaySatTop score
2Speak Legal, LLC - Abogados de Inmigracion645.0★ (20)Athens——
3LaGrone Law634.7★ (147)Lawrenceville, 35 mi away—Most reviews
4Migra 411 - Abogados de Inmigracion634.3★ (124)Winder, 21 mi away——
5Immigration Solution Gainesville, Georgia624.7★ (65)Gainesville, 35 mi awaySat—
6The Ehrisman Law Firm, P.C.624.6★ (76)Lawrenceville, 35 mi awaySat—
7Rodriguez Immigration Firm, LLC624.8★ (121)Suwanee, 40 mi away——
8Abogada Giovanna Andrea Holden - Holden Law Firm - Athens614.7★ (9)Athens——
9Abogada Giovanna Andrea Holden - Holden Law Firm - Gainesville604.5★ (68)Gainesville, 35 mi away——
10Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines - Injury Accidents & Criminal Defense Lawyers584.9★ (102)Gainesville, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours

All 23 immigration lawyers in Athens, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Athens

    Based in Suwanee, 39 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    530 Highland Station Dr #3007, Suwanee, GA 30024
    View profile for Hansard Legal, LLC(678) 400-0202

  3. #3 LaGrone Law

    Based in Lawrenceville, 35 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    485 S Perry St Ste A 4, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for LaGrone Law(678) 250-5449

  6. #6 The Ehrisman Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Lawrenceville, 35 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    572 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for The Ehrisman Law Firm, P.C.(678) 985-0313

  11. #11 Virguez Law

    Based in Gainesville, 35 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    204 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501
    View profile for Virguez Law(678) 890-2160

  13. #13 IBRAHIM & RAO, LLP

    Based in Gainesville, 35 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 W Academy St # C, Gainesville, GA 30501
    View profile for IBRAHIM & RAO, LLP(470) 407-9620

  16. #16 Ghosheh Law Firm

    Based in Lawrenceville, 36 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    368 W Pike St Ste 207, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Ghosheh Law Firm(404) 500-0000

  19. #19 Hanea Law Firm

    Based in Buford, 38 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    278 W Main St, Buford, GA 30518
    View profile for Hanea Law Firm(678) 615-8529

  20. #20 Manji Law, P.C.

    Based in Lawrenceville, 36 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    368 W Pike St Ste 203, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Manji Law, P.C.(678) 250-0894

  22. #22 Gambini Law LLC

    Based in Lawrenceville, 35 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    279 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Gambini Law LLC(678) 926-8358

  23. #23 Madhgrick Law, P.C.

    Based in Lawrenceville, 35 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    234 Luckie St Ste 2A, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
    View profile for Madhgrick Law, P.C.(470) 238-8896

Also serving Athens

9 more immigration lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked immigration lawyers serving Athens
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Brian Cathey Law4.8★ (31)In Athens
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.5.0★ (1)In Athens
Immigration law Offices of Carol Muldrow40 mi
JAF Law Firm, LLC35 mi
Law Office of Harsharn Makkar, LLC40 mi
Quijano Law36 mi
Rois Mendez, LLC39 mi
Sujata Gupta Winfield, LLC4.0★ (1)In Athens
The Van Dora Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (58)In Athens

How we ranked Athens immigration lawyers

We scored 23 Athens immigration lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Athens data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an immigration lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many immigration law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Check the lawyer is in good standing with a state bar or law society; immigration lawyers can be licensed in any state.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an immigration lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What are my options, and what are the risks of each?
  • Which government fees are not included in your fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Immigration lawyers in Athens: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Athens?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Athens, GA is Hansard Legal, LLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Speak Legal, LLC - Abogados de Inmigracion (#2) and LaGrone Law (#3) follow. We ranked 23 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in Athens?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 immigration lawyers serving Athens, GA. 4 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which immigration lawyers in Athens are open 24/7?

5 ranked immigration lawyers in Athens post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines - Injury Accidents & Criminal Defense Lawyers (#10), Virguez Law (#11) and The Ebrahimi Law Firm LLC (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in Athens work on weekends?

8 of 23 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hansard Legal, LLC (#1), Immigration Solution Gainesville, Georgia (#5) and The Ehrisman Law Firm, P.C. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Athens immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated immigration lawyers in Athens is 4.7★, with a median of 65 reviews. LaGrone Law has the most, 147 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank immigration lawyers?

Each immigration lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do immigration lawyers outside Athens count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Athens city center, our service radius for immigration lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can immigration lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do immigration lawyers in Athens, GA charge?

Immigration lawyers often charge a flat fee per application and hourly rates for court cases. Government filing fees are separate. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $377 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Who can legally represent me in an immigration matter?

In the US, only lawyers and accredited representatives of recognised organisations may represent you before immigration agencies and courts (8 CFR 292.1). A notario or consultant cannot. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of immigration lawyers in Athens, GA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Athens?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Athens

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 immigration lawyers serving Athens.

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