Asylum Attorneys
1,767 verified asylum attorneys across the United States. Asylum applications, refugee status, and withholding of removal claims. Compare verified asylum attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
You receive solutions to your immigration problems. From removal (deportation) defense to asylum, visas to naturalization, Attorney Josh Paulin provid...
Calvin Kourosh Azadi practices at Azadi Law Read Full Bio
Anish Vashistha is a lawyer practicing asylum, immigration and naturalization, business immigration and 19 other areas of law. Anish received a B.S. d...
Attorney Warren Duryea Price operates a Litigation Firm with a primary focus on Criminal Defense, extending predominantly to federal courts and variou...
Ms. Marilyn Miriam Orbach-Rosenberg is a lawyer practicing adjustment of status, appeals, asylum and 21 other areas of law.
Victoria Guadalupe Winterberg is a lawyer practicing removal defense, family immigration, adjustment of status and 5 other areas of law. Victoria has ...
Klaudia Hall, Esq. practices at Law Office of Klaudia Hall, Esq. Read Full Bio
Louis Steven Haskell is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, car accidents, personal injury and 57 other areas of law. Louis has been licensed fo...
Jay D Mukerji is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, real estate and 26 other areas of law. Jay received a M.B.A. degree from Bened...
Karan Joshi is a lawyer practicing personal injury, car wrecks, 18 wheelers and 27 other areas of law. Karan has been licensed for 6 years.
Juan Carlos Monteza is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum. Juan has been licensed for 19 years.
Svetlana Prizant is a lawyer practicing asylum, immigration. Svetlana received a B.S. degree from Queens College in 2006, and has been licensed for 14...
With years of experience fighting for the rights of her clients, Attorney Sheree Wright has earned a reputation as the Phoenix immigration attorney cl...
Mr. Darius Mark Amiri is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, business immigration and 14 other areas of law.
Paul N Gilbert is a lawyer practicing immigration, new jersey adoption law, immigration and naturalization and 17 other areas of law. Paul received a ...
Nadine Navarro is a lawyer practicing asylum, child support, citizenship and 3 other areas of law. Nadine received a B.S. degree from University of Fl...
Lelia Adams is a Principal Attorney at Essien Law Group. Lelia specializes in consulting/representing clients in the area of Family-Based Immigration,...
Matthew L. Kolken has served as an elected Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Board of Governors.
Jose A Guerrero is a lawyer practicing immigration, removal proceedings, deportation defense and 23 other areas of law. Jose received a B.S. degree fr...
Jeffrey Paul Larson is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 14 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree fro...
An Indian friend of mine used the following words to introduce me to his friends in college: “Meet Tracie – she’s an international American.” I still ...
Prior to pursuing a career in law and after obtaining his undergraduate degree, Carnell worked for several years with the Law Office of William D. Man...
Leon Ben Hazany is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, asylum, business immigration and 18 other areas of law. Leon received a B.A. de...
Zeena Barazanji is a lawyer practicing immigration law, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration and 3 other areas of law. Zeena receive...
Ileana Rivera, Esq is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, business-based visas and 10 other areas of law. Ileana received a B.S.B.A. degree from ...
Ms. Nejd Jill Yaziji is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 24 other areas of law.
Attorney Julia Sverdloff is the founder and owner of Sverdloff Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. A top-rated attorney with more than 17 years of total l...
Zachary Lyons is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, corporate law and 1 other area of law. Zachary received a B.A. degree from Roger Williams Un...
Anousheh Akhavan is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, felonies and 24 other areas of law. Anousheh received a degree from Northeastern Univer...
Mr. Mauricio Arcadier is a lawyer practicing affirmative action, age discrimination, aged and aging and 460 other areas of law.
The Law Offices of Karina Arzumanova, P.A. is a full-service immigration law firm. As a full-service immigration attorney in Boca Raton, Florida, we h...
Omonzusi Imobioh practices at Law Offices of Omonzusi Imobioh Read Full Bio
Alexander Joseph Segal is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, business immigration, employment immigration and 18 other areas of law. ...
Shalini Sharma McCormack is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, premarital agreements and 42 other areas of law. Shalini received a B.S. degree f...
Eric Martin Johnson is a lawyer practicing asylum, business immigration, citizenship and 18 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from Flori...
Christopher Helt, Esq. was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended Loyola Academy, Loyola University Chicago (graduating cum laude), and Loyola Univers...
Omid John Esmailzadegan is the Managing Shareholder at Omid John, P.A. He has extensive experience handling class action, antitrust, and consumer prot...
Nelson Antonio Madrid is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, family-based immigration and 7 other areas of law. Nelson received a B.S. degree...
Gentian Sholla is a lawyer practicing immigration law, business immigration, employment authorizations and 20 other areas of law. Gentian has been lic...
Paul J. Alvarado graduated from The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1987.
Ms. Asiyah Sarwari is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, family law.
Nadine B Amaya is a lawyer practicing immigration, family-based visa petitions (including same-sex marriages), family of green card holders (permanent...
Jaye Antoinette Lowe is a lawyer practicing immigration, labor certification, deportation and 2 other areas of law. Jaye received a B.A. degree from H...
Gus M. Shihab, Esq., founder of The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, has received several honors and is a seasoned lawyer with 32 years of experience ...
Diallah Bhanji is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, nursing home litigation and 30 other areas of law. Diallah has been licen...
Shepard Alan Jacobson is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, immigration, asylum. Shepard received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1989...
Tracey A. Hower is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 21 other areas of law.
James White graduated from UC Berkeley, and started his legal career in Tacoma at the Department of Assigned Counsel. In 1997, he joined the Associate...
Laura Maria Menchero is a lawyer practicing immigration, asylum, business immigration and 21 other areas of law. Laura received a B.A. degree from Uni...
Chloe Doust is a lawyer practicing immigration law, asylum, business immigration and 26 other areas of law. Chloe.
Joseph Brandon Caraccio is a lawyer practicing immigration law, deportation defense, asylum and 4 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.F.A. degree ...
Catha Nicol Lyons is a lawyer practicing non-immigrant visas, permanent residence & naturalization, asylum and 7 other areas of law. Catha received a ...
Mrs. Amanda Beshears Cook is a lawyer practicing litigation, entertainment law, americans with disabilities act and 143 other areas of law.
Named "Lawyer of the Year" for the 2012 in Immigration Law in New Jersey by Best Lawyers, the most respected peer-review publication in the legal prof...
Mariam Ebrahimi is a lawyer practicing immigration, civil litigation, family law and 9 other areas of law. Mariam received a B.A. degree from George M...
University of Texas Representative, Rhodes Scholar Competition, 1975.
Jose Angel Camacho, Jr is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, assault and 23 other areas of law. Jose received a degree from Pace University, a...
Areg Kazaryan is a lawyer practicing immigration, visas, deportation defense and 12 other areas of law. Areg received a B.B.A. degree from Loyola Mary...
My two main areas of practice are criminal law and immigration law. As a criminal and immigration attorney, I have a firm understanding of the major c...
Stella C. Andrews is a lawyer practicing personal injury – auto accident, medical malpractice, family law – divorce, child custody, immigration - gree...
What is Asylum?
Asylum is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, asylum sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way asylum works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Asylum attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Asylum lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 1,767 verified asylum attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in California.
When do you need an Asylum attorney?
Most people contact an asylum lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for asylum representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by an asylum lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 1,767 asylum attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose an Asylum attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing an asylum lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of asylum experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does an Asylum lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay an asylum lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for asylum attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side asylum work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing asylum needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about asylum
How quickly can an asylum lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a asylum lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many asylum attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does an typical asylum matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are asylum lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between asylum and the related practice areas?
Asylum overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find asylum attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the asylum roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Asylum Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Asylum by State
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