Navigating immigration in Collin County? Start here.
Immigration is federal law, but where you live still matters: Frisco cases run through the USCIS Dallas Field Office and, for removal, the Dallas Immigration Court. The firms below include attorneys board certified in immigration and nationality law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Immigration law is federal, so the rules are the same in Frisco as in any U.S. city. What changes locally is the process path: family-based and employment petitions for Frisco residents are typically handled through the USCIS Dallas Field Office, and anyone in removal (deportation) proceedings appears before the Dallas Immigration Court under the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Frisco sits in Collin County, one of the fastest-growing parts of North Texas, and demand for green cards, work visas, and naturalization here is high. Because immigration outcomes can change your ability to live and work in the country, the stakes are different from most legal matters — an avoidable filing error can cost years.
Most immigration work is billed as a flat fee per matter rather than hourly, which makes budgeting easier: you typically know the legal fee before you start, separate from the government filing fees. A few of the firms below have attorneys Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Every firm offers a consultation.
How we built this list: We reviewed peer recognition (Super Lawyers, Avvo, Justia), Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifications in immigration and nationality law, and client-review patterns for firms serving Frisco and Collin County. Firms confirmed by at least two independent sources made the list. We do not accept payment for placement, and we do not write sponsored reviews. More on our methodology →
Practice focus: Employment-based immigration, green cards, business visas
David Swaim is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been managing partner since 1991, with deep experience in employer-sponsored and family immigration.
Practice focus: Removal defense, family immigration, naturalization, appeals
Liset Lefebvre is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law with 13+ years focused exclusively on immigration, including removal defense and BIA/EOIR appeals.
Practice focus: Family and employment immigration, visas, green cards
Provides immigration representation in Frisco, Collin County, Denton County, and across North Texas, covering family, employment, and humanitarian matters.
Practice focus: Family immigration, visas, removal defense
A multi-practice firm focused on aggressive, creative representation for individuals and businesses with immigration needs. Ratings not yet aggregated for the Frisco office.
Practice focus: Family immigration, naturalization, visas
Serves individuals and families in Frisco and throughout Collin County and North Texas from offices in Dallas and Plano.
Practice focus: Family and employment immigration, naturalization
Offers a range of immigration services across Texas, including family petitions, work-based cases, and citizenship.
Practice focus: Family immigration, removal defense, visas
Roy Petty has multiple years of experience helping Frisco-area clients with immigration matters and appears in Super Lawyers listings for the area.
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Request Free Consultation →Immigration work is usually priced as a flat fee per matter, separate from government filing fees, so you can budget with less guesswork. As rough ranges, a family-based green card often runs $2,500 to $7,000 in legal fees and naturalization commonly $1,000 to $2,500; complex cases like removal defense or appeals cost more. Ask exactly what the flat fee covers, what counts as a new matter, and which government fees you'll pay on top.
The path depends on the goal. A family or employment petition is prepared, filed with USCIS (often through the Dallas Field Office), and followed by biometrics and sometimes an interview. Naturalization adds a civics and English test. Removal defense runs through the Dallas Immigration Court on a hearing schedule with strict deadlines. Timelines swing widely with government backlogs, so ask your lawyer for a current, realistic estimate for your specific case type.
A list is a starting point, not a decision. The firms above are all credible. The right one for you depends on your facts, your budget, and how you like to work with people. Three things separate a good fit from a bad one.
Match the firm to your case, not its billboard. A firm that does mostly one kind of work in Frisco will usually move faster and negotiate harder on that kind of case than a generalist will. Ask, plainly, how many cases like yours they handled in the last three years.
Find out who actually does the work. At some firms you meet a senior name at intake and never speak to them again. Ask who your day-to-day contact will be, and get that person's name and email in writing.
Get the fee in writing before you sign anything. Reputable firms hand you a written agreement, give you time to read it, and answer questions without pressure. If you feel rushed, slow down.
Most firms here offer a free first consultation. Use it. Bring a short list and write down the answers, then compare across at least two firms before you sign.
Most immigration firms are competent. A few are not. The patterns to avoid are consistent.
Guaranteed outcomes. No ethical attorney can promise a specific result. If a firm guarantees a number or an approval, walk away.
The disappearing senior partner. You meet a named partner at intake, then your file is handed to an unsupervised junior. Ask in writing who runs your case.
Pressure to sign on the spot. A written agreement and time to read it are the norm. High-pressure intake is a sign of a volume mill, not a careful practice.
Vague fees. "Don't worry about the cost" is not an answer. Every legitimate firm will put the fee structure, what's covered, and what triggers extra charges in writing.
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Most immigration matters are billed as a flat fee for the specific case, so you usually know the legal fee up front. As rough ranges, a family-based green card often runs $2,500-$7,000 in legal fees, and naturalization commonly $1,000-$2,500, separate from government filing fees. Always confirm what's included.
Family and employment petitions for Frisco residents are generally handled through the USCIS Dallas Field Office. If you are in removal (deportation) proceedings, your hearings are before the Dallas Immigration Court (EOIR).
It's not required, but certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law is a strong signal of focused experience, especially for complex cases like removal defense or appeals. Several Frisco-area attorneys hold it.
It depends entirely on the type of case and current government backlogs. Naturalization can take several months to over a year; family green cards vary widely by category and country. Your lawyer can give you a realistic current estimate for your specific path.
Yes, and quickly is better. Removal defense is one of the highest-stakes areas of immigration law, with strict deadlines before the Dallas Immigration Court. Several firms above focus on removal defense and appeals.
Many immigration benefits don't have a single statute of limitations the way injury cases do, but missing a hearing date, a response deadline, or a visa filing window can be devastating. When in doubt, talk to a lawyer before any deadline passes.
One last thing. Choosing a lawyer is personal. Read the reviews, then call two or three firms before you sign. Ask each one how many cases like yours they have handled in the last three years — the answer tells you a lot. — The LawFirmSquare team