65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Salinas, CA: 2026 rankings
14 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 Salinas: Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews.
- 3
Open 24 hours (per Google): Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.
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Most-reviewed: Chris Cain Law, 221 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Salinas immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Salinas 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 | Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga | 65 | 4.8★ (58) | Salinas | — | Top score |
| 2 | Bolour / Carl Immigration Group | 64 | 4.9★ (33) | Salinas | — | — |
| 3 | Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys | 63 | 5.0★ (15) | Santa Cruz, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Bolour / Carl Immigration Group | 61 | 5.0★ (23) | Monterey, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Weisner Legal, APC | 60 | 5.0★ (32) | Santa Cruz, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Immigration Law Office of Kathy L. Hensley | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Capitola, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Immigration Lawyer Attorney Margaret Miller Ibrahim | 59 | 4.7★ (31) | Morgan Hill, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Chris Cain Law | 59 | 4.8★ (221) | Salinas | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Immigration Law Offices of Alisa S Thomas | 59 | 3.5★ (46) | Santa Cruz, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lopez Cruz Law, APC | 59 | 5.0★ (35) | San Jose, 39 mi away | — | — |
All 14 immigration lawyers in Salinas, 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 Salinas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 29 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 29 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 25 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Morgan Hill, 30 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 221 Google reviews, the most in Salinas.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 29 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 25 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 17 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Olender
Based in Santa Cruz, 29 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Santa Cruz, 29 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving Salinas
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blanca Estela Zarazua Attorney At Law & Honorary Consul of Mexico | 5.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Immigration Law Offices or Joanne Haag | 14 mi | |
| Jose Angel Velasquez, Sr., Attorney at Law | 3.6★ (12) | In Salinas |
| Law Office of Jenny Ballesteros | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Law Office of Maribel Penaloza | 5.0★ (34) | In Salinas |
| Law Office of Mario J. Martinez | 4.9★ (40) | In Salinas |
| Law Office of Miguel A. Hernandez | 4.9★ (69) | In Salinas |
| Law Offices of Ajla Husic | 29 mi | |
| Law Offices of Barbara Sehnal Soukup | 14 mi | |
| Noland Hamerly Etienne & Hoss | 2.9★ (8) | In Salinas |
| Pernik Law, APC | 5.0★ (146) | In Salinas |
| Puente Legal Document Assistant, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Salinas |
| Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna | 4.2★ (44) | In Salinas |
| Sigal law office | 3.0★ (2) | In Salinas |
| Soltesz Law Group Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers - Salinas Office | 5.0★ (18) | In Salinas |
| Surowitz Immigration, PC | 27 mi | |
| Taylor & Dolowich, A Professional Law Corporation | 5.0★ (86) | In Salinas |
| The Crawford Law Firm, Inc. Salinas | 4.7★ (13) | In Salinas |
How we ranked Salinas immigration lawyers
We scored 14 Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salinas?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Salinas, CA is Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews. Bolour / Carl Immigration Group (#2) and Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 14 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Salinas?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 immigration lawyers serving Salinas, CA. 3 of them are based in Salinas; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Salinas are open 24/7?
1 ranked immigration lawyer in Salinas posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Salinas work on weekends?
1 of 14 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Salinas immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated immigration lawyers in Salinas is 5.0★, with a median of 32 reviews. Chris Cain Law has the most, 221 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Salinas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Salinas 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas?
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 Salinas
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 immigration lawyers serving Salinas.
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