Lawyer quoting 50k in legal fees..

[Five7even]

Hello guys,

My wife was quoted 13k in legal fees from an attorney regarding her getting a green card..so like any other husbands we don’t really tune in until I’ve heard the figures and I’ve thought it was a ridiculous amount. (6k for appearance in immigration court, 3k to reopen closed immigration case, 6k for aos)

Anyhow. Here’s the story. My father in law came into the states as a H1-B visa and he brought his family over using his visa ( so I guess they entered with inspection?) back in 2000 or 2001. However, her father hired a crooked immigration lawyer who forged their paperwork and their case was dismissed and they received a voluntary deportation letter back in 2010 but they never left the country. Years go by and they received DACA status around 2013/2014 and we got married earlier last year in 2020.

Now, I’m trying to file for her green card using my citizenship as I am a naturalized US citizen, what would be the average attorney fee in SoCal and any pointers?

thanks for all your help.

[DannyPhanny143]

How to choose a good lawyer?

[CurtisHarrison]

When choosing a lawyer, pay attention to several points. First, the lawyer must have higher education and a permit to practice law. You can also ask for a declaration on court cases handled by this lawyer. A highly qualified lawyer takes their work very seriously. You should be in constant contact and consulted about any issue or problem. It is best to choose a narrowly focused lawyer who works in a particular area rather than a general one. At https://www.burnett-law.co.za/what-we-do/, you can choose the right category and a lawyer who works in a particular branch of the law.