5 Warning Signs Before You Hire an Immigration Attorney
Choosing an immigration attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It can affect whether you stay with your family or spend years in uncertainty.
A recent case out of Washington state is a good reminder of why. According to the Washington State Bar Association, immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano resigned her law license in May 2026 in lieu of a formal disciplinary process, and her firm closed its doors the following month. USCIS issued a public notice to the firm’s former clients, many of whom now have to check on their pending cases and confirm what was actually filed for them. It doesn’t matter whether your case is in Nevada or anywhere else. Situations like this are a good time to review what to look for and what to avoid when choosing an immigration attorney.
5 warning signs when choosing an immigration attorney
1. They guarantee an outcome
No honest attorney can promise a guaranteed result in an immigration case. Every case depends on the facts, the evidence, and the law. Anyone who tells you that approval is certain before reviewing your situation is telling you what you want to hear, not the truth. Take it as a red flag.
2. They don’t explain what you’re signing
Every form, declaration, or petition filed on your behalf should be explained to you in a language you understand before it goes anywhere. If you sign without understanding it, you’re the one carrying the risk.
3. You don’t know who’s actually working on your case
Make sure the person preparing your documents is a licensed attorney or a properly supervised paralegal. You can verify any attorney’s license for free on the state bar’s website in Nevada at nvbar.org.
4. You don’t have access to your own file
You have the right to a complete copy of your case file at any time. If getting it is difficult or gets pushed off, ask yourself why.
5. Something doesn’t match what you actually experienced
If a declaration or petition says something that doesn’t reflect your real situation, speak up before it’s filed with the government. Never sign something just because someone tells you “that’s how it’s done.” What’s filed under your name follows your case forever.
What you can expect at Africa Sanchez Law
At Africa Sanchez Law, you meet directly with a licensed attorney from your very first consultation. We explain every document back to you before we file it, in a language you actually understand, and you keep your own copies along the way. We don’t promise outcomes we can’t guarantee, because no honest attorney can. What we can promise is that you’ll know exactly what’s being filed, why, and what the real risks and options are — so the decision is always yours to make with full information.
Schedule your confidential consultation with Africa Sanchez Law today. Call us at 📞 702.744.8081.
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