Immigration law in Tennessee covers visas, green cards, deportation defense, citizenship, asylum, and employer compliance. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Tennessee has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to immigration law cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Immigration law is primarily federal, but attorneys based in Tennessee bring familiarity with local USCIS field offices, immigration court dockets, and processing patterns. Deadlines are strictly enforced — a missed filing can lead to denial, removal proceedings, or loss of status. Whether you're pursuing a visa, green card, asylum, or deportation defense, a local attorney understands the regional dynamics.

When selecting an immigration law attorney in Tennessee, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Tennessee and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to immigration law law in Tennessee to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Tennessee.

Andy Goldstein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cole Law Group, PC
 1648 Westgate Cir #301 Brentwood TN 37027
(615) 490-6020
Belmont University College of Law
English
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Todd G. Cole - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cole Law Group, PC
 1648 Westgate Cir #301 Brentwood TN 37027
(615) 490-6020
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University (2004)
Danish, English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Tatine C. Darker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Darker & Associates
 1470 Monroe Ave Memphis TN 38104
(901) 672-7080
French, Spanish
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Immigration Law
J. Caleb Cassell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Cassell Firm
 2000 Glen Echo Rd #113 Nashville TN 37215
(615) 475-7041
Belmont University College of Law (2014)
English
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
Anahi Fancher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fancher Law Office, PLLC
 8115 Isabella Lane, Suite 9 Brentwood TN 37027
(615) 349-1107
Nashville School of Law
English, Spanish
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Immigration Law
Matt Maniatis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Maniatis Law PLLC
 211 Donelson Pike, Ste 204 Nashville TN 37214
(615) 366-1211
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
English, Spanish
U.S. Immigration Courts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
John Chadwick Long - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sindle & Long, Lawyers at Law
 130 South Water Avenue Gallatin TN 37066
(615) 451-0307
Nashville School of Law (2002)
Bar #025526
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Lawrence James Arnkoff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Lawrence J. Arnkoff
 5115 Maryland Way Brentwood TN 37027
(615) 933-5182
University of Miami (1971)
Bar #026140
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Bryce W. Ashby - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Donati Law, PLLC
 1545 Union Ave. Memphis TN 38104
(901) 278-1004
English, Spanish
Bar #026179
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Employment Law Immigration Law Personal Injury
Jane Ellen Cassell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Cassell Firm
 2000 Glen Echo Rd #113 Nashville TN 37215
(615) 475-7041
Belmont University College of Law
English
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Immigration Law
Crystal M. Etue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Crystal Etue, PLLC
 202 4th Ave. S., Suite 202 Franklin TN 37064
(615) 721-7983
Southern University Law Center (2017)
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Entertainment & Sports Law Estate Planning
Perry A. Craft - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Perry A. Craft, PLLC
 402 BNA Drive Nashville Bldg. 100, Suite 202 Nashville TN 37217
(615) 953-3808
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Immigration Law
McKenna Louise Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Cox Firm
 104 E. Main Street Johnson City TN 37604
(423) 434-4700
University of Tennessee College of Law (2002)
English, Spanish
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Domestic Violence
Elizabeth Wafula - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of E.M. Wafula, PLLC
 3145 Hickory Hill Rd. Suite 203B Memphis TN 38115
(901) 614-9090
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2009)
French
Bar #033754
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Immigration Law
Bruce E Buchanan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sebelist Buchanan Law PLLC
 2300 21st Ave. South, Suite 201 Nashville TN 37212
Vanderbilt University Law School (1979)
English, Spanish
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Employment Law Immigration Law
Daniel James Barnes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Griffin Law Group
 621 North Spring Street Sparta TN 38583
University of Tennessee College of Law (2009)
English
Federal District Court, Middle Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Patrick Slaughter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter
 900 South Gay Street Suite 1704 Knoxville TN 37902
(865) 344-1864
Bar #032364
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
Brent Hessel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hessel Law
 2200 21st Avenue South Suite 305 Nashville TN 37212
(615) 379-8472
American University (2007)
Spanish
Bar #029824
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
Charles M Torres - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Torres Law Office, PLLC
 6906 Kingston Pike suite 106 Knoxville TN 37919
(865) 558-6161
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1987)
English, Spanish
Bar #014511
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Immigration Law Personal Injury
James Richard LaFevor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of LaFevor & Slaughter
 900 South Gay Street Suite 1704 Knoxville TN 37902
(865) 637-6258
Bar #001051
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Claiborne Ferguson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Claiborne Ferguson Law Office, P.A.
 294 Washington Avenue Membhis TN 38103
(901) 529-6400
Mississippi College School of Law
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Immigration Law
Samuel Anthony (Tony) Silva - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Snable Stevenson & Silva LLC
 1545 Union Avenue Memphis TN 38104
(901) 474-2900
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Bar #027538
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Immigration Law Social Security Disability
Justin Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Memphis St Memphis TN 38107
(901) 842-7850
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville School of Law (2007)
Bar #029842
Arkansas Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Alagra H. Morris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2058 Belmont Cir Franklin TN 37069
(678) 651-0650
Michigan State University College of Law (1999)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Health Care Law Immigration Law
John Norris - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5100 Poplar Avenue Memphis TN 38137
(901) 881-2650
Bar #001343
Inactive License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Immigration Law
Scott Shaw - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 CBL Center, Suite 150 Chattanooga TN 37421
(423) 757-5914
Georgia State University (1997)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
John Culpepper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 736 Georgia Ave Chattanooga TN 37402
(423) 757-5934
University of Georgia (1984)
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Immigration Law Intellectual Property
Kenneth Lawson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3335 Ringgold Road Suite 105 Chattanooga TN 37412
(423) 305-0384
Bar #013862
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Genna M. Lutz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 80 Monroe Ave. Ste. 450 Memphis TN 38103
(901) 522-9055
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2010)
Bar #028338
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
John Kevin Walsh - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6060 Primacy Pkwy STE 100 Memphis TN 38119
University of Tennessee College of Law (1980)
Bar #007269
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Environmental Law Estate Planning
Mark Allen Nobles - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 611 N Maple St Murfreesboro TN 37130
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (2000)
Bar #020509
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Immigration Law Real Estate Law
Terrence Lee Olsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 735 Broad St Chattanooga TN 37402
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (2002)
Bar #022216
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Health Care Law Immigration Law
Howard L. Cleveland - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 50 S B.B. King Blvd Suite 350 Memphis TN 38103
University of Tennessee College of Law (1995)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Immigration Law
Stacey Arlene Garrett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 511 Union St # 1600 Nashville TN 37219
(615) 238-6300
Tulane University School of Law (1993)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Health Care Law
David Mayfield Elliott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 633 Chestnut St # 900 Chattanooga TN 37450
(423) 756-8400
Duke University School of Law (1996)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Immigration Law
Barry Jason McWhirter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 80 Monroe Ave L7 Memphis TN 38103
(901) 522-9055
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2001)
Bar #021601
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Immigration Law
Troy James Perdue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 804 Anderson St Bristol TN 37620
(423) 439-8550
University of Tennessee College of Law (2000)
Bar #020513
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Employment Law Gov & Administrative Law
Jonathan Jackson Pledger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 219 Third Avenue North Franklin TN 37064
(615) 479-3011
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2001)
Bar #021922
Georgia Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Immigration Law
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