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Immigration Lawyers in Waterford, CT: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Waterford: The Law Office of Michael David Nappo, LFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Hartford, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 19.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: The Law Offices of Neal E Guttenberg, 156 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked after The Law Office of Michael David Nappo; ranked #11.

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

19 Waterford immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 19 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Waterford 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 Waterford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Michael David Nappo655.0★ (237)Riverhead, 40 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2IASC - Immigration Advocacy Support Center634.8★ (21)New London, 2 mi away——
3Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Hartford624.5★ (21)East Hartford, 40 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Bokshan Law Firm: Evan Taras Bokshan, Esq614.9★ (90)Glastonbury, 35 mi away——
5Healy Law Offices LLC604.8★ (59)Glastonbury, 36 mi away——
6Immigration Law Office605.0★ (5)Ledyard, 4 mi away——
7Law Office of Channa M. Gordon LLC595.0★ (31)Meriden, 35 mi away——
8Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates595.0★ (16)Hampton Bays, 38 mi awaySat—
9Attorney Daniel Aguirre - Abogado de Inmigración594.9★ (34)Wallingford, 36 mi away——
10Michael J. Boyle Law Offices584.5★ (40)North Haven, 37 mi away——

All 19 immigration lawyers in Waterford, 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.

  5. #5 Healy Law Offices LLC

    Based in Glastonbury, 36 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41-A New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033
    View profile for Healy Law Offices LLC(860) 490-1976

  6. #6 Immigration Law Office

    Based in Ledyard, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    428 Long Hill Rd Ste 203, Groton, CT 06340
    View profile for Immigration Law Office(860) 415-0862

  12. #12 CMPC

    Based in Wethersfield, 36 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Town Line Rd #3, Wethersfield, CT 06109
    View profile for CMPC(860) 761-3400

  15. #15 H.L.Pina Law

    Based in New London, 2 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 Eugene O'Neill Dr, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for H.L.Pina Law(959) 247-3020

  19. #19 JLLAS CORP

    Based in Manchester, 37 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT 06040
    View profile for JLLAS CORP(860) 212-9399

Also serving Waterford

17 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 Waterford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Addo Jordan M Attorney-at-Law3.0★ (2)40 mi
Attorney Dana R. Bucin at Murtha Cullina LLP31 mi
Attorney John C. Valliere, Esq.4.2★ (13)In Waterford
El Abogado Judio - East Haven CT5.0★ (2)39 mi
Law Offices of Roberto Tschudin Lucheme31 mi
Liberg & Associates34 mi
Linda J Kidder & Associates3.2★ (11)In Waterford
Manuel A. Cardenas & Associates, P.C.39 mi
Martin Nancy E5.0★ (2)36 mi
Mc Keever & Mc Keever PC3.7★ (3)In Waterford
Mc Namara & Mc Namara PC4.3★ (29)In Waterford
O'Brien & Simones5.0★ (37)In Waterford
Polito & Harrington LLC5.0★ (191)In Waterford
Savona, Saunders & Tukey4.7★ (141)In Waterford
Susan B Carr Law Offices5.0★ (2)In Waterford
Synodi & Videll4.7★ (18)In Waterford
The Law Offices of Daniel Tierney, LLC5.0★ (2)38 mi

How we ranked Waterford immigration lawyers

We scored 19 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Waterford: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Waterford?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Waterford, CT is The Law Office of Michael David Nappo with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. IASC - Immigration Advocacy Support Center (#2) and Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Hartford (#3) follow. We ranked 19 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in Waterford?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 19 immigration lawyers serving Waterford, CT. Another 17 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which immigration lawyers in Waterford are open 24/7?

1 ranked immigration lawyer in Waterford posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Hartford (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in Waterford work on weekends?

6 of 19 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Michael David Nappo (#1), Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick Hartford (#3) and Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Waterford immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated immigration lawyers in Waterford is 4.8★, with a median of 25 reviews. The Law Office of Michael David Nappo has the most, 237 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 Waterford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Waterford 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 Waterford, CT 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 Waterford, CT 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 Waterford?

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 Waterford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 19 immigration lawyers serving Waterford.

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