61/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Galveston, TX: 2026 rankings
22 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Galveston: Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC, LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Domingo Garcia Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Domingo Garcia Law Office, 3,325 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Galveston immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 22 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Galveston 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 | Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC | 61 | 4.9★ (342) | Galveston | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | The Fonseca Law Firm | 61 | 5.0★ (130) | Houston, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Diener Law | 59 | 4.6★ (201) | South Houston, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Luis Ruiz Law | 59 | 4.8★ (212) | Baytown, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Domingo Garcia Law Office | 59 | 4.8★ (3,325) | Houston, 33 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 6 | Poole Law Center | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | League City, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Diez & Crane Attorneys at Law | 58 | 4.9★ (121) | Pasadena, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | INLG | 56 | 4.8★ (77) | Pearland, 40 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | G. Mesa Law Firm, P.C. | 56 | 4.3★ (320) | Houston, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Abogado de Inmigración, Raed Gonzalez | 55 | 3.7★ (313) | Houston, 36 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
All 22 immigration lawyers in Galveston, 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 Houston, 25 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 Diener Law
Based in South Houston, 35 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baytown, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 33 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 3,325 Google reviews, the most in Galveston.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in League City, 23 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 36 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 INLG
Based in Pearland, 40 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 39 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 320 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 36 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ 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 Houston, 37 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 37 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Maldonado Legal
Based in Houston, 33 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 33 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 35 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,068 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 39 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston, 40 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pearland, 32 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baytown, 31 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Friendswood, 28 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Friendswood, 27 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Galveston
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.
How we ranked Galveston immigration lawyers
We scored 22 Galveston 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 Galveston 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 Galveston: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Galveston?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Galveston, TX is Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Fonseca Law Firm (#2) and Diener Law (#3) follow. We ranked 22 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Galveston?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 immigration lawyers serving Galveston, TX. 2 of them are based in Galveston; 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 Galveston are open 24/7?
4 ranked immigration lawyers in Galveston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC (#1), Domingo Garcia Law Office (#5) and Enrique Ramirez Law, PC (#16). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Galveston work on weekends?
9 of 22 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zendeh Del & Associates, PLLC (#1), Diener Law (#3) and Domingo Garcia Law Office (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Galveston immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated immigration lawyers in Galveston is 4.8★, with a median of 100 reviews. Domingo Garcia Law Office has the most, 3,325 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 Galveston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Galveston 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 Galveston, TX 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 Galveston, TX 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 Galveston?
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 Galveston
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 immigration lawyers serving Galveston.
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