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Immigration Lawyers in Encino, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Encino: ELR Abogados - Abogados de Inmigración - Erika Roman, Esq., LFR Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 237 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN ALEJANDRO BARAJAS, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 577.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Shawn Sedaghat, 1,171 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 577 ranked; ranked #5.

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

577 Encino immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 75 are open 24/7, 157 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 577 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Encino 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 Encino at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1ELR Abogados - Abogados de Inmigración - Erika Roman, Esq.694.7★ (237)Van Nuys, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN ALEJANDRO BARAJAS684.9★ (207)Los Angeles, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Gallagher Domanski Professional Law Corporation685.0★ (79)Hollywood, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Path Law Group674.7★ (267)Los Angeles, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Offices of Shawn Sedaghat674.8★ (1,171)Canoga Park, 3 mi away—Most reviews
6Law Office of Fady Eskandar675.0★ (528)Anaheim, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7JCS Immigration & Visa Law Office665.0★ (836)Los Angeles, 14 mi awayEvenings—
8Ashoori Law664.8★ (1,111)Woodland Hills, 6 mi away——
9JQK immigration Law Firm664.9★ (255)Los Angeles, 8 mi awaySun · Evenings—
10Easy Visa664.9★ (46)San Fernando, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 577 immigration lawyers in Encino, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Encino

    Based in Van Nuys, 3 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14654 Victory Blvd Ste 110, Van Nuys, CA 91411
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 267 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1150 S Olive St Fl 10, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  3. Based in Canoga Park, 3 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18751 Ventura Blvd 2nd floor, Tarzana, CA 91356
  4. Based in Anaheim, 38 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 528 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 528 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    421 N Brookhurst St #200, Anaheim, CA 92801
  5. Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 836 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 836 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2975 Wilshire Blvd Ste 352, Los Angeles, CA 90010
  6. Based in Woodland Hills, 6 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21700 Oxnard St Ste 730, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
  7. Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 255 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    12121 Wilshire Blvd Ste 810, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  8. Based in San Fernando, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    405 N Maclay Ave #201, San Fernando, CA 91340
  9. Based in Encino

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 157 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16255 Ventura Blvd #212, Encino, CA 91436
  10. Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 766 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 766 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    3250 Wilshire Blvd #2100, Los Angeles, CA 90010
  11. Based in Glendale, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    535 N Brand Blvd Suite 701, Glendale, CA 91203
  12. Based in Pasadena, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    185 N Hill Ave Ste 1, Pasadena, CA 91106
  13. Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 595 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 595 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    611 Wilshire Blvd Ste 317, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  14. Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1801 Century Pk E 25th FL, Los Angeles, CA 90067
  15. Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    930 Colorado Blvd STE 2, Los Angeles, CA 90041
  16. Based in Sherman Oaks, 2 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  17. Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3415 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 570, Los Angeles, CA 90034
  18. Based in Beverly Hills, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8383 Wilshire Blvd #625, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  19. Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 883 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 883 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1151 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  20. Based in Woodland Hills, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21700 Oxnard St Ste 730, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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 577 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

immigration lawyers in Encino, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Diener Law644.7★ (594)24 mi
27Law Office of Nancy Reyes Guarderas, A.P.C.645.0★ (261)14 mi
28Nasseri Law Group645.0★ (159)18 mi
29Global Talent Immigration Law Group645.0★ (235)12 mi
30Blaker & Granet LLP, Immigration Law Firm645.0★ (164)8 mi
31California Immigration Law Center644.9★ (20)14 mi
32JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC - LOS ANGELES644.9★ (71)9 mi
33Sarian Law Group, APLC644.9★ (349)14 mi
34Edward W. Pilot, A Professional Corporation645.0★ (142)9 mi
35Law Offices of Fernando Romo & Associates634.7★ (253)15 mi
36Gallardo Law Group634.9★ (99)3 mi
37The Immigration Professor, P.C.634.8★ (130)14 mi
38Law Office of Francis R. Henriquez, INC.634.9★ (368)30 mi
39Mi Sueño Americano635.0★ (141)12 mi
40Law Office of Jessica Chan635.0★ (38)13 mi
41Martin Law, P.C.635.0★ (55)11 mi
42Sidman Law Group634.8★ (78)In Encino
43Sturman & Associates634.6★ (38)In Encino
44Immigration Support Services634.9★ (108)6 mi
45INVENTIMM, PC635.0★ (114)10 mi
46Law Offices of Irwin M. Avelino635.0★ (184)14 mi
47Law Offices of Edith Nazarian, APC - Criminal & Immigration Law Office in Los Angeles635.0★ (60)2 mi
48Law Office of Alena Ray Conrad, P.C.635.0★ (143)24 mi
49Law Offices Of Vivian N Szawarc634.4★ (220)12 mi
50Immigration Attorneys Ortega, Canossa and Associates, PLC634.9★ (386)24 mi

Also serving Encino

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.

Unranked immigration lawyers serving Encino
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AKHAVAN & ASSOCIATES: A Professional Law Corporation4.8★ (78)In Encino
Beloryan & Manukyan LLP4.9★ (128)In Encino
Calabria Law Group3.5★ (195)In Encino
Champion Law Firm5.0★ (68)In Encino
Ghozland Law Firm5.0★ (352)In Encino
Hedding Law Firm4.7★ (68)In Encino
LA Accident Firm5.0★ (89)In Encino
Law Offices of Alaleh Kamran4.7★ (63)In Encino
Law Offices of Amir Soleimanian & Associates, Inc.4.8★ (300)In Encino
Law Offices of David Davidi4.9★ (141)In Encino
Law Offices Of Gary Berkovich4.8★ (203)In Encino
Law Offices of Ramtin Sadighim5.0★ (173)In Encino
Law Offices of Robert Mobasseri4.6★ (77)In Encino
Luna Legal Firm, P.C.5.0★ (63)In Encino
MHM Law Group, APLC4.5★ (132)In Encino
Novik Law Group4.7★ (142)In Encino
Ronald Hedding5.0★ (58)In Encino
SM Law Group, APC4.9★ (120)In Encino
The Georgy Law Group4.9★ (176)In Encino
The Law Offices of Christopher Chaney4.9★ (108)In Encino

How we ranked Encino immigration lawyers

We scored 577 Encino 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 Encino 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 Encino: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Encino?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Encino, CA is ELR Abogados - Abogados de Inmigración - Erika Roman, Esq. with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN ALEJANDRO BARAJAS (#2) and Gallagher Domanski Professional Law Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 577 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in Encino?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 577 immigration lawyers serving Encino, CA. 4 of them are based in Encino; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which immigration lawyers in Encino are open 24/7?

75 ranked immigration lawyers in Encino post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are ELR Abogados - Abogados de Inmigración - Erika Roman, Esq. (#1), ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN ALEJANDRO BARAJAS (#2) and Gallagher Domanski Professional Law Corporation (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in Encino work on weekends?

157 of 577 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 91 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are ELR Abogados - Abogados de Inmigración - Erika Roman, Esq. (#1), ABOGADO DE INMIGRACIÓN ALEJANDRO BARAJAS (#2) and Gallagher Domanski Professional Law Corporation (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Encino immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 577 rated immigration lawyers in Encino is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Law Offices of Shawn Sedaghat has the most, 1,171 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Encino count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Encino 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 Encino, CA 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 Encino, CA 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 Encino?

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 Encino

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 577 immigration lawyers serving Encino.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.