Ranking tables

Immigration | USA

California

Law firms featured in this section provide advice on all aspects of inbound and outbound immigration, such as work permits and visas, workforce mobility, HSMP and other legislative and regulatory changes.

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. BAL LLP
    BAL LLP 20 Years Ranked
  2. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
  3. Van Der Hout Brigagliano & Nightingale LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Minami Tamaki LLP
  2. Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
  3. Weaver Schlenger LLP
  4. Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
3

Band 3

  1. Duane Morris LLP
    Duane Morris LLP 11 Years Ranked
  2. Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Jackson Lewis P.C. 1 Years Ranked
  3. Corporate Immigration Partners
  4. Jackson & Hertogs LLP
  5. Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC
  6. Larrabee Albi Coker, LLP
  7. SGG Immigration LLP
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Carl ShustermanCarl Shusterman, Immigration Lawyer
  2. Edward R LitwinLitwin & Smith, A Law Corporation
  3. Josie GonzalezSGG Immigration LLP
  4. Mitchell WexlerFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Frieda A. Garcia
    Frieda A. Garcia BAL LLP3 Years Ranked
  2. Bernard WolfsdorfWolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
1

Band 1

  1. Angelo PaparelliVialto Law (US) PLLC
  2. Marc Van Der HoutVan Der Hout Brigagliano & Nightingale LLP
  3. Zachary M NightingaleVan Der Hout Brigagliano & Nightingale LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Lisa Spiegel
    Lisa Spiegel Duane Morris LLP14 Years Ranked
  2. A James Vázquez-AzpiriTafapolsky & Smith LLP
  3. Atessa ChehraziJackson & Hertogs LLP
  4. Catherine L HaightHaight Law Group, PLC
  5. Daniel HorneJackson & Hertogs LLP
  6. Ilana J DrummondJackson & Hertogs LLP
  7. Kirsten SchlengerWeaver Schlenger LLP
  8. Sharon R MehlmanMehlman Jacobs LLP
3

Band 3

  1. Chad EllsworthFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
  2. Fausta M AlbiLarrabee Albi Coker, LLP
  3. Kathrin MautinoKathrin S. Mautino, APLC
  4. Kyle MorishitaDe Castroverde Law Group
  5. Lincoln StoneSGG Immigration LLP
  6. Mary Jane WeaverWeaver Schlenger LLP
  7. Olivia Serene LeeMinami Tamaki LLP
4

Band 4

  1. Ali Brodie
    Ali Brodie Fox Rothschild5 Years Ranked
  2. Jang Im Fisher Phillips1 Years Ranked
  3. John E Exner
    John E Exner Jackson Lewis P.C.5 Years Ranked
  4. Charina GarciaWolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
  5. Christy Nguyen UmstadterCorporate Immigration Partners
  6. Claire PrattJewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC
  7. David R FullmerWolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
  8. Fariba FaizLaw Offices of Fariba Faiz
  9. Kristi NevarezFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
  10. Laura J MazelMazel Immigration Law, PC
  11. Matthew SchulzSchulzlaw, PC
  12. Minal A. ShahVan Der Hout Brigagliano & Nightingale LLP
  13. Nadia YakoobNadia Yakoob & Associates
  14. Sameer KhedekarVanguard Visa Law PC
  15. Tien-Li Loke WalshLoke Walsh Immigration Law, PC
  16. Tiffany HillWeaver Schlenger LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. BAL LLP
    1
    BAL LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    BAL LLP is a commanding corporate immigration boutique composed of a high-caliber team of attorneys. It offers expertise globally and domestically on the full range of immigration matters, notably excelling in the technology sector. The team is known for its strategic, consultative approach to immigration processing, often on behalf of multinational corporations in a broad range of industries, including the finance, energy and healthcare sectors.

  2. Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Van Der Hout Brigagliano & Nightingale LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Minami Tamaki LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Weaver Schlenger LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Duane Morris LLP
    3
    Duane Morris LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Duane Morris LLP is an accomplished business immigration practice with experience in global visas and residence permit applications. It also handles compliance audits, for clients ranging from large multinational corporations to NGOs and individuals, as well as immigration-related litigation. The team offers sector-specific experience pertaining to a wide range of industries, including IT, finance and tech.

  2. Jackson Lewis P.C.
    3
    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Jackson Lewis' immigration team assists clients in preparing all non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications, as well as advising on the immigration aspects of acquisitions and other corporate transactions. Its experience extends to all industries, with noted representation towards sports and healthcare.

  3. Corporate Immigration Partners
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Jackson & Hertogs LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr PC
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Larrabee Albi Coker, LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3
  7. SGG Immigration LLP
    Immigration
    2025 | Band 3