5 Best Immigration Lawyers in San Diego (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 8 min read

We compared 20 immigration lawyers in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Immigration cases run on deadlines and paperwork where one wrong box can cost months, so the firm you hire in San Diego matters more than most. Hasbini Law Firm holds a perfect 5.0 across 469 Google reviews, and The Cruz Law Office, APC has logged 810 at 4.7. The immigration lawyers below differ less in stars than in the kind of case each describes handling, from employment green cards to humanitarian visas and court appeals.

Short answer: Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick leads this San Diego list with a 4.9 rating across 702 Google reviews. Hasbini Law Firm carries a perfect 5.0 across 469, and The Cruz Law Office, APC has the largest review count at 810 with a 4.7. Fees vary with the type of application, so ask each office for a written fee quote before you commit.

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San Diego Immigration Firms, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick	4.9 ★	702	Employment green cards and visas	View ›
2	The Cruz Law Office, APC	4.7 ★	810	Humanitarian visas and payment plans	View ›
3	Hasbini Law Firm	5.0 ★	469	Citizenship and green card interviews	View ›
4	Modern Law Group, P.C.	4.8 ★	245	K-1 visas and many languages	View ›
5	Hacking Immigration Law, LLC - Immigration Lawyers	4.9 ★	141	Stalled cases and green cards	View ›

5 Best Immigration Lawyers in San Diego (2026)

Immigration firms, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick

4.9702 Google reviews

Law Offices of Jacob J. Sapochnick is an immigration practice at 1502 Sixth Ave in downtown San Diego. Google tags it as a law firm and immigration attorney. Its website says the firm practices only immigration law and lists other locations in Connecticut and Palo Alto. Reviewers describe green card, EB-1 and citizenship cases.

What people praise

Reviewers say staff were responsive and prepared them well for green card interviews
A client describes help from work permit through green card to citizenship
An EB-1 client praises attention to detail from petition to approval
Several reviewers name the individual team members who kept them informed

Worth knowing

Larger team, so you may work with a case handler as well as the named attorney

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume702 · 93rd

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed, immigration-only practice that suits employment-based and long-path cases. Ask who will manage your file day to day.

Website +1619-819-9204 Directions

1502 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Cruz Law Office, APC

4.7810 Google reviews

The Cruz Law Office, APC is a Google-listed law firm at 3200 Fourth Ave, Suite 203 in San Diego, tagged as an immigration attorney and naturalization service. Its website says it helps families explore T visas, U visas, VAWA, family-based immigration and waivers. It describes an attorney-led team and offers consultations. The office is open weekdays.

What people praise

Reviewers mention flexible payment plans that eased the cost
A same-sex couple says the office took their case without hesitation
Clients name staff who return calls and keep them informed
The largest review base on this page, with consistent praise for follow-up

Worth knowing

The 4.7 rating is lower than the others on this page, so read recent reviews alongside the star average
Closed on weekends

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume810 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for protection-based and family cases, especially if payment flexibility matters. Ask about timelines and who handles your calls.

Website +1877-619-8472 Directions

3200 Fourth Ave #203, San Diego, CA 92103

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Hasbini Law Firm

5.0469 Google reviews

Hasbini Law Firm is a downtown San Diego immigration practice at 425 W Beech St, Unit 538, led by attorney Habib Hasbini according to its website. The site lists family, business and employment immigration, green cards, citizenship, asylum and removal defense. Google shows long daily hours. Reviewers describe interview preparation and citizenship cases.

What people praise

Reviewers say the attorney explained each step and prepared them for the interview
A Riverside client says the drive to San Diego was worth it for the firm's candor
Clients describe quick approvals and organized paperwork, as they remember it
A perfect 5.0 across hundreds of reviews

Worth knowing

The firm does not reply to reviews on Google, so there is less of a public back-and-forth

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating5 / 5

Review volume469 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong first call for green card and citizenship questions, backed by a spotless Google record. Timelines in reviews are individual, so ask what to expect for your own file.

Website +1619-383-0001 Directions

425 W Beech St UNIT 538, San Diego, CA 92101

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Modern Law Group, P.C.

4.8245 Google reviews

Modern Law Group, P.C. runs a San Diego office at 789 Gateway Center Way. Its website says the office serves families in person and by phone or video, by appointment, in languages including English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and several Central Asian languages. Reviewers describe K-1 fiance visas, adjustment of status and a habeas corpus matter.

What people praise

Clients say a case manager made K-1 and green card steps clear and easy to follow
A reviewer praises a clear online portal and concise instructions
One client describes a team response to a habeas corpus case
Multilingual support is listed on the site

Worth knowing

Visits are by appointment, so call ahead rather than walking in
Open weekdays only

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume245 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smart choice for fiance visa and family cases, or if your family speaks a language other than English. Confirm which languages are available at your appointment.

Website +1888-902-9285 Directions

789 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Hacking Immigration Law, LLC - Immigration Lawyers

4.9141 Google reviews

Hacking Immigration Law, LLC is a multi-city firm, and this entry is its San Diego office at 110 W A St, Suite 1200A. Its website lists other offices including Kirkwood, Chicago and Washington DC, and the listed phone number is a Missouri one. Practice areas include green cards, citizenship, K-1 visas, deportation defense and lawsuits to speed up delayed cases.

What people praise

Reviewers say attorneys and paralegals were responsive and patient
Clients describe clear, realistic guidance on adjustment of status cases
One reviewer describes meetings to help prepare for approval
Specific mention of named attorneys and staff who stayed in touch

Worth knowing

The phone number on the listing is not a San Diego number, so ask who staffs this office
Smaller review base than most others on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume141 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick if your case is stuck in processing and you want a firm that advertises delay lawsuits. Because it spans several cities, confirm who your attorney will be.

Website +1314-961-8200 Directions

110 W A St Ste 1200A, San Diego, CA 92101

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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated the firm, compared with others in the San Diego pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently clients still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does an immigration lawyer cost in San Diego?

Immigration fees depend on the type of application, whether the case is a simple filing or goes to court, and how many family members are included. Some firms charge flat fees per application and some offer payment plans. We don’t publish figures here because we can’t verify them for these firms, so ask for a written fee quote and what government filing fees are separate.

Immigration help across San Diego County

These offices are in and around downtown San Diego, with Fourth Avenue and the Gateway Center area also represented. If you’re searching for an immigration lawyer near me, check each card for the address and phone, and ask whether consultations can take place by phone or video, since several firms work with clients across the county.

Questions to ask an immigration lawyer

Have you handled my type of application recently, and what should I expect?
Who will prepare my file, and who will attend my interview or hearing?
What are your fees, and which costs are paid to the government separately?
Do you offer payment plans or flat-fee quotes?
Which languages does your staff speak?

Frequently asked questions

Can an immigration lawyer guarantee my case will be approved?

No. Approval decisions rest with the government, and no lawyer can promise one. Reviews describe individual experiences and timelines, which vary.

Do I need to live in San Diego to hire a San Diego firm?

Not necessarily. One reviewer drove in from Riverside and another worked with a firm remotely, but ask each office how it handles clients outside the city.

Picking your firm

Sapochnick and Hasbini are the safest first calls on rating and review depth, while Modern Law Group and The Cruz Law Office suit specific needs like fiance visas and humanitarian cases. Whoever you meet, get the fee quote and the name of your attorney in writing.

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