60/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Immigration Lawyers in Madison, IN: 2026 rankings
21 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 Madison: Trager Law Firm, PLLC, LFR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): McLeod Law Office, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 21.
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Most-reviewed: O'Brien Law Group, 239 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Madison immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 21 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Madison 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 | Trager Law Firm, PLLC | 60 | 5.0★ (71) | Louisville, 36 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Alsalman Law Office | 59 | 5.0★ (58) | Louisville, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Martinez Immigration Law PLLC | 59 | 4.8★ (65) | Louisville, 39 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Sapon Immigration | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | Louisville, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Law Office of Davis M. Tyler, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Louisville, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | McLeod Law Office | 57 | 4.7★ (155) | Louisville, 39 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | Espinoza Law PLLC | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Louisville, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | McClain Law Group, PLLC | 56 | 4.4★ (19) | Louisville, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Powell Law Office PLLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Louisville, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Indus Law Firm, PLLC | 54 | 4.6★ (11) | Louisville, 38 mi away | — | — |
All 21 immigration lawyers in Madison, 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.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 35 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews.
Based in Louisville, 35 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 34 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 28 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 29 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 34 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 239 Google reviews, the most in Madison.
#13 Barth Law, PLLC
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
#17 Attum Law Office
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 231 Google reviews.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#19 Armand I. Judah
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#20 Wetterer & Clare
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Jeffersontown, 39 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Also serving Madison
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcorn Goering & Sage: Stigdon Josh | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Alcorn Merritt K | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Dattilo Law Office: Spencer James C | 2.1★ (8) | In Madison |
| Flores Law Office | 4.5★ (23) | In Madison |
| Fogle Keller Purdy PLLC | 39 mi | |
| Jenner Auxier & Pattison: Pattison Jason | 4.8★ (21) | In Madison |
| Jenner, Pattison & Sharpe | 4.0★ (46) | In Madison |
| Jeremy Dean Law | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Joas Law | 3.9★ (21) | In Madison |
| Kendall-Sage Heidi | 4.6★ (24) | In Madison |
| Law Office of Mary Beth Mock | 3.6★ (22) | In Madison |
| Prime & Flores Injury Trial | 5.0★ (1) | In Madison |
| Reque Law Firm, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| West Sixth Law, LLP | 4.7★ (213) | In Madison |
How we ranked Madison immigration lawyers
We scored 21 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Madison?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Madison, IN is Trager Law Firm, PLLC with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews. Alsalman Law Office (#2) and Martinez Immigration Law PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 21 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Madison?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 immigration lawyers serving Madison, IN. Another 14 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Madison are open 24/7?
1 ranked immigration lawyer in Madison posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is McLeod Law Office (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Madison work on weekends?
2 of 21 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are McLeod Law Office (#6) and Kortz & Funke Immigration Law PLLC (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Madison immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated immigration lawyers in Madison is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. O'Brien Law Group has the most, 239 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Madison count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Madison 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 Madison, 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 Madison, 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 Madison?
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 Madison
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 immigration lawyers serving Madison.
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