How to find an Immigration Lawyer

Are you in need of an attorney for your immigration case, but have no idea where you can find one? Trust me; you are not the only one. In fact, with so many changes to existing immigration law, many individuals are finding themselves in situations in which they require legal representation in order to ensure that the necessary paperwork (i.e. applications or petitions) is filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for their immigration matters.  Generally, many people assume that immigration matters pertain to deportation;  however, there are a plethora of other issues relating to immigration that require legal representation, such as Department of Labor investigation cases, employment based immigration cases as well as immigrant investor immigration cases, to name a few.  Realizing that you need an attorney for your immigration case is only half the battle, the next part is finding one. It is the intention of this article to provide specific places where you can find an immigration lawyer in an effort to aid you in your search.
The first and perhaps most obvious place to search for an immigration lawyer is to ask your family, friends and acquaintances. Let’s face it; if you need an attorney for an immigration related issue, chances are someone else you know may have been in the same situation. If not, maybe they know someone who has. Asking people you know and trust is one of the best ways to come by professional services such as legal representation because they can direct you to professionals that they know and trust; ultimately saving you all the hard work of looking yourself. Another place you can search for an immigration lawyers is via the internet. Everyone knows the wonders of the internet and in just a couple of clicks you can find an attorney within minutes of your home. However, I must caution that you take the time to do your research on the prospective legal representation; you want to make sure they are licensed by your state and possess experience in handling your type of case. The third place to search for an immigration lawyer is through the United States Department of Justice. The United States Department of Justice not only has information about what to look for in an attorney but also where you can find attorneys in your state. Even further, you can find information regarding currently disciplined practitioners of immigration law.  Of all three choices, this one is probably the best due to the fact that they provide information about how you can obtain free representation from attorneys in your state. 
Facing immigration matters are frustrating enough without having to look for legal representation. This is particularly true if you have no idea to look for an attorney. Lucky for you, I have done the work for you. Specifically, you can find an immigration lawyer through asking your family, friends and acquaintances, searching the internet or via the U.S. Department of Justice.