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The first step is to find the names of a few attorneys. In the beginning it's always a good idea to talk to more than one attorney. This way you can comparison shop to find one that you like and trust. Here's where to look:

• Lawyers.com is a great place to start. A few short clicks will get you a list of immigration attorneys in your area complete with telephone numbers, background information and more.


• Contact the local bar association in your area. Many bar associations have referral programs to connect clients with local attorneys.


• The American Bar Association has tools and information to help you find an attorney, as does the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a legal association for immigration lawyers only.


• Talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Someone you know may have hired an attorney to help with an immigration issue and he can tell what he liked or disliked about the attorney.


• Check your local telephone book for immigration lawyers


• If you don't think you can afford an attorney, there may be a program in your area that offers free or low-cost immigration legal help.

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