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Best Immigration Lawyers in Columbus, OH

26 firms · 3,280 client reviews · 5 languages · updated August 30, 2026

The Columbus, OH index covers 26 immigration firms with 3,280 published client reviews and client service in 5 languages. Local strengths cluster around Family Green Cards, Citizenship, Employment Visas; 1 of these firms file federal delay lawsuits when USCIS or the State Department stalls a case.

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Simakovsky Law

Strong
4.4(377 reviews)Columbus, OH

Immigration law firm in Columbus, OH. Spanish and Portuguese and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Portuguese +1

Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · DACA

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Jabe Law Office LLC

Developing profile
4.8(18 reviews)Westerville, OH

Immigration law firm in Westerville, OH. Spanish and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, French

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Nimer Law LLC

Not yet scored
Powell, OH

Immigration law firm in Powell, OH, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Highest rated

By published client rating in Columbus

  1. 1NP Immigration - Columbus Immigration Attorney5.0
  2. 2Schmidt Law, LLC5.0
  3. 3Ohio Immigration Counsel5.0
  4. 4Jane Y. Lee - Immigration Law5.0
  5. 5Bartell, Georgalas & Juarez, L.P.A. Co.5.0

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Lisinski Law Firm1,235
  2. 2Shihab Burke LLC Immigration Lawyers563
  3. 3Simakovsky Law377
  4. 4The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates330
  5. 5Yazdani Law, Immigration Lawyers193

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Simakovsky Law3 langs
  2. 2Jabe Law Office LLC2 langs
  3. 3Charles E. Smith Immigration Law Office1 langs
  4. 4NP Immigration - Columbus Immigration Attorney1 langs
  5. 5Jane Y. Lee - Immigration Law1 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in Columbus

1 of the 26 firms indexed in Columbus offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

Columbus immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in Columbus?

Start with this page: it lists 26 immigration firms with an office in Columbus, OH, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take Columbus cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Columbus?

Flat fees are the norm in Columbus: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 0 of the 26 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 1 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a Columbus immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 26 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the OH state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in Columbus.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 5 languages, including French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each Columbus listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a Columbus firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

1 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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Where this data comes from

Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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