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Immigration Lawyers in Manchester, NH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Manchester: Mesa Law PLLC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Brooks Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Stephen Bandar Law Office, 441 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #3.

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

50 Manchester immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 50 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Manchester 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 Manchester at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mesa Law PLLC674.8★ (249)Manchester—Top score
2Brooks Law Firm655.0★ (6)ManchesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Stephen Bandar Law Office654.9★ (441)Burlington, 38 mi awaySatMost reviews
4The Law Offices of Venessa Masterson and Associates634.9★ (133)Lowell, 26 mi away——
5Vazquez Law LLC624.3★ (67)Manchester——
6Atallah Law Group624.9★ (84)Methuen, 23 mi away——
7Lally Immigration Services, LLC625.0★ (170)Woburn, 37 mi away——
8Law Office of Jason M. Sullivan – Immigration Lawyer614.9★ (107)Portsmouth, 33 mi away——
9Adam S Elman Law Office614.8★ (190)Burlington, 37 mi away——
10Matias Law, PLLC614.7★ (66)Methuen, 24 mi away——

All 50 immigration lawyers in Manchester, 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 Manchester

    Based in Manchester

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Stark St, Manchester, NH 03101
  2. Based in Manchester

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    235 Hanover St Ste 2, Manchester, NH 03104
  3. Based in Burlington, 38 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 441 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6 Lincoln Knoll Ln #102, Burlington, MA 01803
  4. 63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    385 Gorham St Ste 1, Lowell, MA 01852
  5. Based in Manchester

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    146 Lowell St, Manchester, NH 03104
  6. Based in Methuen, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    126A Pleasant Valley St Suite 07, Methuen, MA 01844
  7. Based in Woburn, 37 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Tradecenter Dr Ste 5900, Woburn, MA 01801
  8. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 New Hampshire Ave Suite 125, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  9. Based in Burlington, 37 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 District Ave, Burlington, MA 01803
  10. Based in Methuen, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
  11. Based in Bedford, 3 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    82 Palomino Ln Ste 602, Bedford, NH 03110
  12. Based in Westford, 26 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Groton Rd Ste 102 Unit 17, Westford, MA 01886
  13. Based in Haverhill, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    191 Merrimack St #502, Haverhill, MA 01830
  14. Based in Manchester

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15 Stark St, Manchester, NH 03101
  15. Based in Woburn, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Unicorn Park Dr Ste 402, Woburn, MA 01801
  16. Based in Wakefield, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    1 W Water St #203, Wakefield, MA 01880
  17. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    221 Main St #201, Nashua, NH 03060
  18. Based in Burlington, 37 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Burlington Mall Road Ste 100, Burlington, MA 01803
  19. Based in Woburn, 38 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Tower Office Prk Ste 620, Woburn, MA 01801
  20. Based in Dover, 36 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  21. Based in Nashua, 20 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Tara Blvd suite 200, Nashua, NH 03062

All 50 immigration lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

immigration lawyers in Manchester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Thomas Stylianos574.0★ (40)26 mi
27VenLaw, P.A.574.9★ (29)38 mi
28Freedom Law LLC575.0★ (11)26 mi
29A Lawyer From Harlem, P.C.575.0★ (12)26 mi
30Ramineni & Shepard, LLC574.7★ (29)38 mi
31Law Office of Stephen A. Roth564.7★ (15)32 mi
32Ionson Law565.0★ (4)37 mi
33Biagini Law Group554.8★ (8)38 mi
34KR Immigration Law544.9★ (44)26 mi
35Poirier Immigration Law545.0★ (55)33 mi
36Rosa & Taing Law, LLC524.7★ (134)25 mi
37T.P.L. Global, LLC504.8★ (89)37 mi
38Law Office of Stark & Heiner494.4★ (19)29 mi
39Castel & Hall, LLP494.5★ (25)37 mi
40Drummond Woodsum482.3★ (3)In Manchester
41Peters Immigration Law P.C.485.0★ (4)38 mi
42Polanco Law Office473.2★ (5)25 mi
43Chea Law Group, LLC474.6★ (9)26 mi
44Lagana & Associates473.6★ (68)25 mi
45JW Law Firm471.0★ (5)29 mi
46MT Law LLC474.2★ (45)38 mi
47Alphen & Santos, P.C.464.5★ (8)30 mi
48JT Law Office455.0★ (7)37 mi
49Foster Immigration (PampaninFoster LLC)444.8★ (4)38 mi
50Black, LaFrance & Bollinger, LLC443.3★ (7)37 mi

Also serving Manchester

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 Manchester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ACT Law, PLLC5.0★ (2)25 mi
AKT Immigration Law37 mi
Boost Immigration Law18 mi
Campbell Mark H5.0★ (1)In Manchester
Cronin Bisson & Zalinsky P.C.4.0★ (30)In Manchester
Dixon & Associates - A Bilingual (English/Spanish) Law Firm5.0★ (4)In Manchester
Dodge Law, P.C.1.0★ (1)In Manchester
Genesis Law PC1.0★ (1)26 mi
George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law5.0★ (32)In Manchester
Gerald W. Mead, Jr.37 mi
GoffWilson4.5★ (6)In Manchester
Law Offices of Clark H. Siddiqui35 mi
Law Offices of Peng Sun5.0★ (2)6 mi
Law Offices of Robin Gagne28 mi
Lilly Legal5.0★ (1)25 mi
McLane Middleton, Professional Association4.7★ (15)In Manchester
Morrison Mahoney LLP4.5★ (4)In Manchester
Murray & Associates5.0★ (1)29 mi
Robert M. Walsh, Esq.5.0★ (2)In Manchester
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.4.6★ (133)In Manchester

How we ranked Manchester immigration lawyers

We scored 50 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Manchester?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Manchester, NH is Mesa Law PLLC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 249 Google reviews. Brooks Law Firm (#2) and Stephen Bandar Law Office (#3) follow. We ranked 50 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in Manchester?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 50 immigration lawyers serving Manchester, NH. 5 of them are based in Manchester; 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 Manchester are open 24/7?

2 ranked immigration lawyers in Manchester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Brooks Law Firm (#2) and Daniel L Carpenter Law LLC (#17). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in Manchester work on weekends?

5 of 50 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Brooks Law Firm (#2), Stephen Bandar Law Office (#3) and Law Office of Louis S. Haskell (#23). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Manchester immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 50 rated immigration lawyers in Manchester is 4.8★, with a median of 27 reviews. Stephen Bandar Law Office has the most, 441 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 Manchester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Manchester 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 Manchester, NH 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 Manchester, NH 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 immigration lawyers serving Manchester.