65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 957 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Immigration Lawyers in Sanford, NC: 2026 rankings
63 immigration lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Sanford: Diener Law, LFR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 957 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
- 9
Open 24 hours (per Google): Sabet Immigration Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 63.
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Most-reviewed: Brown Immigration Law, 429 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 63 ranked after Diener Law; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
63 Sanford immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 63 rated law firms.
Top 10 immigration lawyers in Sanford 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 | Diener Law | 65 | 4.7★ (957) | Raleigh, 34 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Brown Immigration Law | 62 | 4.8★ (429) | Durham, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Global Immigration Law | Abogados de Inmigración | 60 | 5.0★ (65) | Durham, 34 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Triangle Immigration & Criminal Defense | 60 | 5.0★ (127) | Raleigh, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Vigoda Law Firm | 60 | 5.0★ (36) | Raleigh, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Raleigh Immigration Law Firm | 59 | 4.0★ (105) | Durham, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Velasquez & Associates | 59 | 4.3★ (238) | Durham, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Sivaraman Immigration Law | 59 | 4.9★ (67) | Carrboro, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Sabet Immigration Law | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Chapel Hill, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 10 | Law Office of Mercy Changwesha, PLLC | 58 | 4.7★ (28) | Durham, 34 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 63 immigration lawyers in Sanford, 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 Durham, 33 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 429 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 34 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 34 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 30 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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.
Based in Durham, 34 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 34 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 39 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 38 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fayetteville, 34 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 40 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 34 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Gardner Gordon
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 37 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 39 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 32 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 36 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 30 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 36 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 63 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Sanford
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Conte Law Firm | 25 mi | |
| deLambert Twing, PLLC | 4.6★ (38) | In Sanford |
| DeSorbo Law, PLLC | 30 mi | |
| Ellis Law Office, P.A. | 3.9★ (17) | In Sanford |
| Faulk Tron D | 5.0★ (4) | In Sanford |
| Fayetteville Immigration Lawyer | 34 mi | |
| Immigration Legal Center of NC, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Jennifer Galassi Law Firm | 5.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Laura Adjangba Attorney at Law | 24 mi | |
| Law Office of Justin Chow | 37 mi | |
| Law Offices of Dayna Kelly, PC | 30 mi | |
| Lopez Cobb Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Peace & Associates: Carter Janelle M | 3.0★ (11) | In Sanford |
| Post | Foushee | Gordon – Trial Lawyers | 4.9★ (351) | In Sanford |
| Sanford Law Group | 4.4★ (71) | In Sanford |
| Stephenson & Stephenson, PA Attorneys at Law | 4.5★ (64) | In Sanford |
| The Chamberlin Immigration Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| The Law Office of Rolie Ohl | 5.0★ (20) | In Sanford |
| The Phair Law Firm, PLLC. | 4.0★ (53) | In Sanford |
| Wilson, Reives & Doran - Attorneys at Law | 4.6★ (238) | In Sanford |
How we ranked Sanford immigration lawyers
We scored 63 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford: frequently asked questions
Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Sanford?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Sanford, NC is Diener Law with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 957 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Brown Immigration Law (#2) and Global Immigration Law | Abogados de Inmigración (#3) follow. We ranked 63 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many immigration lawyers are there in Sanford?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 63 immigration lawyers serving Sanford, NC. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which immigration lawyers in Sanford are open 24/7?
3 ranked immigration lawyers in Sanford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sabet Immigration Law (#9) and Law Office of Mercy Changwesha, PLLC (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which immigration lawyers in Sanford work on weekends?
9 of 63 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Diener Law (#1), Global Immigration Law | Abogados de Inmigración (#3) and Raleigh Immigration Law Firm (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Sanford immigration lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 63 rated immigration lawyers in Sanford is 4.7★, with a median of 33 reviews. Diener Law has the most, 957 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Sanford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sanford 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 Sanford, NC 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 Sanford, NC 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 Sanford?
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 Sanford
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 63 immigration lawyers serving Sanford.
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