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Immigration Lawyers in Waukegan, IL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Waukegan: Dworsky Law Firm - Illinois Immigration Lawyers, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Francis Law Center, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 262.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: Consumer Law Group, 2,335 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 262 ranked; ranked #21.

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

262 Waukegan immigration lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 262 rated law firms.

Top 10 immigration lawyers in Waukegan 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 Waukegan at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Dworsky Law Firm - Illinois Immigration Lawyers684.9★ (487)Northbrook, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Francis Law Center654.8★ (230)Schaumburg, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC654.9★ (638)Lombard, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4OC Law Group LLC654.9★ (126)Arlington Heights, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers634.6★ (774)Hinsdale, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6MELTSER LAW GROUP634.6★ (249)Northbrook, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers635.0★ (110)Waukegan——
8Metcalf & Associates, P.C.624.8★ (575)Hoffman Estates, 25 mi awaySat—
9Sverdloff Law Group, P.C.624.9★ (245)Chicago, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C.624.9★ (82)Lincolnwood, 25 mi awaySat · Sun—

All 262 immigration lawyers in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan

    Based in Northbrook, 16 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3400 Dundee Rd Ste 200, Northbrook, IL 60062
  2. Based in Schaumburg, 23 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 230 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1931 N Meacham Rd Ste 102, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  3. Based in Lombard, 36 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 638 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    18W140 Butterfield Rd Fl 15, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
  4. Based in Arlington Heights, 21 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 126 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    518 E Northwest Hwy, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
  5. Based in Northbrook, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 249 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 249 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3100 Dundee Rd #915, Northbrook, IL 60062
  6. Based in Hoffman Estates, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 575 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 575 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    525 W Higgins Rd #101, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  7. Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    120 S State St #200, Chicago, IL 60603
  8. Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 753 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 753 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 W Jackson Blvd #5W, Chicago, IL 60607
  9. Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    53 W Jackson Blvd #725, Chicago, IL 60604
  10. Based in Chicago, 36 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    542 S Dearborn St #590, Chicago, IL 60605
  11. Based in Hanover Park, 31 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 299 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1300 Greenbrook Blvd Ste 200, Hanover Park, IL 60133
  12. Based in Chicago, 35 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    444 W Lake St Ste 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
  13. Based in Skokie, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–8 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5250 Old Orchard Rd Ste 300, Skokie, IL 60077
  14. Based in Chicago, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3328 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
  15. Based in Schaumburg, 23 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1821 Walden Office Square #400, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  16. Based in Berwyn, 36 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 2,335 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 2,335 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6544 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
  17. Based in Schaumburg, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1701 E Woodfield Rd #820, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  18. Based in Schaumburg, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 394 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1750 E Golf Rd Ste 1138, Schaumburg, IL 60173
  19. Based in Northbrook, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    707 Skokie Blvd Ste 6, Northbrook, IL 60062
  20. Based in Chicago, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    Address
    4849 N Milwaukee Ave #305, Chicago, IL 60630

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 262 ranked immigration lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

immigration lawyers in Waukegan, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26JEELANI LAW FIRM, PLC - ROLLING MEADOWS604.6★ (133)23 mi
27GPLLC - Immigration & Criminal Defense Attorneys604.9★ (138)33 mi
28Cipolla Law Group604.8★ (286)35 mi
29Freedom Immigration605.0★ (106)20 mi
30Hirsch Law Group Waukegan Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers604.9★ (238)In Waukegan
31Michael Ibrahim Law Office604.9★ (184)36 mi
32McEntee Law Group605.0★ (205)29 mi
33Marriage Immigration Group595.0★ (41)35 mi
34Hirsch Law Group Bensenville Immigration Lawyers595.0★ (9)30 mi
35Law Offices of Michael V. Kern, Chartered594.6★ (95)13 mi
36Law Office of Michael Moyse, Inc.595.0★ (131)25 mi
37Kurczaba & Brozek Law Offices LLC594.8★ (245)26 mi
38Gilliam Law594.8★ (225)39 mi
39Minsky McCormick & Hallagan, P.C.594.8★ (448)35 mi
40Law Office of Christine Contreras595.0★ (108)27 mi
41Feduniak Law Firm595.0★ (58)35 mi
42The Immigration Professor, P.C.594.6★ (115)29 mi
43The Spagui Law Firm584.2★ (15)In Waukegan
44Chhabria Law LLC583.4★ (5)25 mi
45Sofia Zneimer Immigration Lawyer585.0★ (4)29 mi
46The Law Office of Michelle Neal585.0★ (65)35 mi
47The Shapiro Law Group584.7★ (50)16 mi
48Birg Law584.4★ (172)18 mi
49Borjas Law Group, LLC.585.0★ (159)35 mi
50Marina Boldrini Corral, Esq.585.0★ (8)37 mi

Also serving Waukegan

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 Waukegan
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Albarran & Mennie, P.C.4.9★ (462)In Waukegan
Andres Cerritos Law Offices4.7★ (203)In Waukegan
Bur-Men Law Group4.8★ (59)In Waukegan
Daniels Long & Pinsel LLC4.8★ (90)In Waukegan
ER Legal Solutions5.0★ (2)20 mi
Farooqi & Husain Law Office3.0★ (2)21 mi
Gonzalez Legal Group3.7★ (3)In Waukegan
Ibarra Alicia M4.6★ (7)In Waukegan
Ira Kahn Attorney5.0★ (2)21 mi
Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLCIn Waukegan
Law Offices of Kristian V. Nordby5.0★ (56)In Waukegan
Law Offices of Winer & Winer4.8★ (101)In Waukegan
Marcelino Diaz Law Offices4.4★ (20)In Waukegan
Mark C. Curran Jr Attorney at Law4.8★ (12)In Waukegan
RICHARD ALBANESE LAW OFFICE5.0★ (45)In Waukegan
Sanabria Luis4.8★ (5)In Waukegan
Shyama S. Parikh, P.C.4.0★ (41)In Waukegan
The Davis Law Group, P.C.5.0★ (120)In Waukegan
The Gloria Law Group - WaukeganIn Waukegan
The Law Offices of Jason R. Mercure4.8★ (89)In Waukegan

How we ranked Waukegan immigration lawyers

We scored 262 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions

Which immigration lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Waukegan?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked immigration lawyer in Waukegan, IL is Dworsky Law Firm - Illinois Immigration Lawyers with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 487 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Francis Law Center (#2) and Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 262 immigration lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many immigration lawyers are there in Waukegan?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 262 immigration lawyers serving Waukegan, IL. 3 of them are based in Waukegan; 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 Waukegan are open 24/7?

34 ranked immigration lawyers in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dworsky Law Firm - Illinois Immigration Lawyers (#1), Francis Law Center (#2) and Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which immigration lawyers in Waukegan work on weekends?

80 of 262 ranked immigration lawyers post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dworsky Law Firm - Illinois Immigration Lawyers (#1), Francis Law Center (#2) and Khan Nayyar & Associates, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Waukegan immigration lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 262 rated immigration lawyers in Waukegan is 4.8★, with a median of 48 reviews. Consumer Law Group has the most, 2,335 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 Waukegan count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Waukegan 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 Waukegan, IL 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 Waukegan, IL 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 Waukegan?

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 Waukegan

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 262 immigration lawyers serving Waukegan.