Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law

Catherine is a member of the Cross-Border Risks team. Her practice focuses on compliance, internal investigations, and business immigration. My focus I help clients navigate complex immigration and government compliance matters. I work closely with John Sandweg and our team of former Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to handle crises, manage risk, and determine solutions to complex cross-border issues. I have assisted clients with criminal, civil, and regulatory investigations ...

Carla Josephine Stenzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carla Josephine, who practices law in Omaha, Nebraska, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carla Josephine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ross Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Ross, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anne R. Rowley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Anne R., who practices law in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren M. Sobaski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauren M., who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yvonne George is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Yvonne, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yvonne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Radhika Mehta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Radhika, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Radhika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elaine R. Singerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Immigration Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Elaine R., who practices law in Ashburn, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elaine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shaune D. Fraser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Shaune D., who practices law in Miami Beach, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shaune D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelli Natrin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Kelli, who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelli is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James N. Garilas is an associate immigration attorney focusing his practice on employment-based immigration. James works with clients of all sizes ranging from small startups and family-owned businesses to large, multinational Fortune 500 companies to develop short- and long-term immigration strategies. He advises clients in a multitude of industries, including airline, information technology, retail, finance, insurance, automotive, manufacturing, and engineering. James represents clients bef...

Philip K. Sholts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Philip K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mayra Alejandra Castro is an attorney in HFM’s Immigration & Nationality Law practice group. Ms. Castro’s practice includes all areas of immigration and nationality law, including employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, deportation and removal hearings, naturalization and citizenship cases, cases under the Violence Against Women Act, and consular processing of visas and green cards in San Diego and throughout the United States. She was selected to the Best Lawy...

Valerie Mahoney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Valerie, who practices law in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcela Villeda Sanchinelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Marcela Villeda, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcela Villeda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brianna Thompson is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Global Immigration group. Brianna helps businesses navigate through various employment-based immigration needs. My focus I help employers hire and retain the talent they need to keep their businesses moving forward, from securing their employees non-immigrant visas to helping their employees adjust their status to become permanent residents. In addition to businesses, I also advise individuals in various immigration matters such as tho...