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Immigration Appeals Lawyers in San Diego, CA

18 firms · 876 client reviews · 6 languages · updated August 30, 2026

18 firms in the San Diego index list Immigration Appeals & BIA as a practice area, holding 876 published client reviews. 2 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Challenging a denial or an immigration judge's decision.

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Hurwitz Holt, APLC

Established
4.7(51 reviews)San Diego, CA

Immigration law firm in San Diego, CA. Spanish and Portuguese and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Portuguese +1

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Red Eagle Law, L.C.

Not yet scored
Bonsall, CA

Immigration law firm in Bonsall, CA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Appeals & BIA

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Highest rated

By published client rating in San Diego

  1. 1Indus Pacific Law Office5.0
  2. 2Keamy Tavares & Associates, APLC5.0
  3. 3The Law Office of Armando Murillo Jr.5.0
  4. 4Altman Immigration Law, PC5.0
  5. 5Modern Law Group, P.C.4.9

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Modern Law Group, P.C.243
  2. 2Behar International Counsel, APC - Immigration Attorney San Diego133
  3. 3Amezola Legal Group, APC94
  4. 4Law Offices of Mariana L. Hanna67
  5. 5Nanya Thompson Law, Inc58

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Behar International Counsel, APC - Immigration Attorney San Diego4 langs
  2. 2Hurwitz Holt, APLC3 langs
  3. 3Law Offices of Mariana L. Hanna3 langs
  4. 4Indus Pacific Law Office2 langs
  5. 5The Law Office of Armando Murillo Jr.1 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in San Diego

2 of the 18 firms indexed in San Diego 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.

San Diego immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in San Diego?

Start with this page: it lists 18 immigration firms with an office in San Diego, CA, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego?

Flat fees are the norm in San Diego: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 0 of the 18 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 2 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a San Diego 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 18 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the CA state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in San Diego.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 6 languages, including Arabic, French, Hindi, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

2 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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