65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 753 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Chesterton, IN: 2026 rankings
144 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Chesterton: Aparicio Immigration Law, LFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 753 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Sverdloff Law Group, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 144.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C., 448 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 144 ranked after Aparicio Immigration Law; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
144 Chesterton immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 144 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Chesterton 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aparicio Immigration Law | 65 | 4.9★ (753) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Sverdloff Law Group, P.C. | 65 | 4.9★ (245) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Francis Law Center | 64 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Law Office of Kevin L. Dixler | 64 | 4.7★ (86) | Chicago, 34 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Panteva Law Group LLC | 63 | 4.7★ (71) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Cipolla Law Group | 63 | 4.8★ (286) | Chicago, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Michael Ibrahim Law Office | 63 | 4.9★ (184) | Chicago, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Gilliam Law | 62 | 4.8★ (225) | Chicago, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. | 62 | 4.8★ (448) | Chicago, 34 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Maria Blumenfeld Law, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Michigan City, 11 mi away | — | — |
All 144 immigration lawyers in Chesterton, 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.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Gilliam Law
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 18 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 33 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 SwagatUSA, LLC
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Ahlgren Law
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 34 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Scott Global
Based in Chicago, 36 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 144 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Chesterton
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Law Group | 4.7★ (108) | In Chesterton |
| Arends & Callahan | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Barutcu Law Office | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| David C. Hiestand, Attorney-at-Law | 5.0★ (32) | In Chesterton |
| David E. Baum Law Office, P.C. Divorce Law | 5.0★ (19) | In Chesterton |
| Davies & Associates LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Laura J Wyatt, P.C. | 3.6★ (44) | In Chesterton |
| Law Office of Adam Tavitas | 4.6★ (77) | In Chesterton |
| Law Office of O'Grady & Associates, P.C. | 3.5★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Law Offices Of Michael T. Sawyier | 4.9★ (28) | In Chesterton |
| McClure & McClure Attorneys At Law PC | 3.3★ (16) | In Chesterton |
| McCreadyLaw Injury Attorneys | 5.0★ (181) | In Chesterton |
| Omar Andres Salguero-Duarte Attorney at Law - Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Politakis Law Office, L.L.C. | 4.9★ (55) | In Chesterton |
| Rubman & Harris | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Smith Legal Group, LLC | 4.4★ (37) | In Chesterton |
| Sunkel Morris A | 3.0★ (4) | In Chesterton |
| The Law Office of Joseph M. Roberts LLC | 4.2★ (25) | In Chesterton |
| Thorelli & Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
How we ranked Chesterton immigration lawyers
We scored 144 Chesterton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chesterton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an immigration lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many immigration law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Check the lawyer is in good standing with a state bar or law society; immigration lawyers can be licensed in any state.
- 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 Chesterton: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Chesterton?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Chesterton, IN is Aparicio Immigration Law with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 753 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Sverdloff Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Francis Law Center (#3) follow. We ranked 144 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Chesterton?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 144 immigration lawyers serving Chesterton, IN. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Chesterton are open 24/7?
12 ranked immigration lawyers in Chesterton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sverdloff Law Group, P.C. (#2), Francis Law Center (#3) and Law Office of Kevin L. Dixler (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Chesterton work on weekends?
33 of 144 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Aparicio Immigration Law (#1), Sverdloff Law Group, P.C. (#2) and Francis Law Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Chesterton immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 144 rated immigration lawyers in Chesterton is 4.8★, with a median of 41 reviews. Aparicio Immigration Law has the most, 753 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Chesterton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Chesterton 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 Chesterton, IN 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 Chesterton, IN 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 Chesterton?
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 Chesterton
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 144 immigration lawyers serving Chesterton.
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