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Top-Ranked Immigration Lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida

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Summary

As of November 1, 2026, the top-ranked immigration lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida are Maria Isabel Casablanca (LexRank 84.00), John Patrick Pratt (84.00) and Leslie Irene Snyder (84.00).

This ranking lists 7 immigration lawyers in Coral Gables, Florida, in order of their LexRank score, calculated from their Florida Bar records and other cited sources. All 7 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by The Florida Bar, a credential held by 4.9% of Florida lawyers in any field. Their experience ranges from 18 to 49 years in practice. 4 of the 7 list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile.

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The ranking

Ordered by organic LexRank score; paid placements are labelled and never affect a position. How we rank

  1. No change

    Maria Isabel Casablanca

    Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 37 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
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    Why #1?

    Ranks #1 with 84.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  2. No change

    John Patrick Pratt

    Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 28 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #2?

    Ranks #2 with 84.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  3. No change

    Leslie Irene Snyder

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 38 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #3?

    Ranks #3 with 84.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  4. No change

    Anis Nouhad Saleh “Anis”

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 34 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #4?

    Ranks #4 with 84.00: strongest in Data quality (10/10) and Experience (30/30); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Data quality 10/10 (ranking avg 9.4)
    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
  5. No change

    Lourdes Maria Guiribitey

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 25 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #5?

    Ranks #5 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20). 1.40 points behind #4, mostly data quality.

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    1.40 points behind #4 (Anis Nouhad Saleh “Anis”): Data quality −1.4.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  6. No change

    Ira J Kurzban

    Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 49 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #6?

    Ranks #6 with 82.60: strongest in Experience (30/30) and Professional credentials (15/15); held back by Reputation (4/20).

    Strongest

    • Experience 30/30 (ranking avg 28.8)
    • Professional credentials 15/15 (ranking avg 14.5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

  7. No change

    Jose A Guerrero

    Independent practice · Coral Gables, FL

    Verified
    • 18 years experience
    • Immigration
    • Bar status verified
    View profile
    Why #7?

    Ranks #7 with 70.45: strongest in Local relevance (5/5); held back by Reputation (4/20) and Experience (21.6/30). 12.15 points behind #6, mostly experience.

    Strongest

    • Local relevance 5/5 (ranking avg 5)

    Held back by

    • Reputation 4/20 (ranking avg 4)
    • Experience 21.6/30 (ranking avg 28.8)

    12.15 points behind #6 (Ira J Kurzban): Experience −8.4, Professional credentials −3.8.

    Not on record (scores 0, never estimated): website.

Data sources behind the scores

Every score on this page is calculated from facts backed by these sources. Each profile shows which source supports which fact and when it was last checked.

  • floridabar.org · Official / regulatory · 3 profile pages30 facts for 3 lawyers

Immigration market in Coral Gables

LexRanked tracks 7 lawyers and 1 law firm in immigration law in Coral Gables, Florida. 7 of the lawyers have verified professional data. Data verified October 10, 2026.

Lawyers
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Law firms
1
Verified professional data
7 of 7
Average rating
Withheldtoo few sourced ratings
Median review count
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Median experience
34 years7 lawyers

Calculated by LexRanked from its own records on ; data verified . Ratings and review counts count only when backed by a source; figures from fewer than three profiles are withheld. All lawyers in Coral Gables

What sets these Coral Gables lawyers apart

All 7 lawyers in this ranking are Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by The Florida Bar, which only about one in twenty Florida lawyers achieves in any field. Florida Bar board certification requires at least five years of practice, substantial involvement in the field, peer review by other lawyers and judges, continuing legal education and a written exam, and it must be renewed every five years. The figures below come from each lawyer's Florida Bar profile.

Fact about the 7 ranked lawyers Figure
Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law 7 of 7
Years in practice 18 to 49 (median 34)
Languages besides English Spanish (4)
License status with The Florida Bar Eligible to practice, verified for every lawyer

Who is included in this ranking?

Lawyers eligible to practice in Florida, with a Coral Gables office address and immigration as a practice area on record. It compares 7 immigration lawyers, using only facts with a cited source. How we rank.

Florida rules to know

Immigration is federal law, decided by USCIS and the immigration courts, and only lawyers or accredited representatives may give legal advice on it.

Rule What it means
Which law applies Federal immigration law, the same in every state
Who decides U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (applications) and the immigration courts of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (removal cases)
Who may represent you A licensed lawyer or a representative accredited by the Department of Justice (8 C.F.R. § 292.1)
Florida Bar credential Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law
Court Where cases are heard
State court circuit Miami-Dade County is in Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit

How to choose among these lawyers

Confirm the license, ask who will handle your matter, and get the fee terms in writing before you sign.

  1. Look up the lawyer in The Florida Bar's directory and check the bar number shown on their LexRanked profile.
  2. Ask whether the lawyer you meet will handle your matter personally, and how many matters like yours they have handled recently.
  3. Ask how they charge and what costs are extra, and get the agreement in writing.
  4. If you prefer to work in another language, check the languages listed on each profile.

Further reading

Sources for the rules above

Frequently asked questions

Can a notary help with my immigration case?

No. Only a licensed lawyer or a Department of Justice accredited representative may give legal advice or represent you in immigration matters.

Do I need a Florida lawyer for immigration?

Immigration law is federal, so a lawyer licensed in any U.S. state can handle it; a Florida Bar board-certified lawyer has met Florida's standards in the field.

What does Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law mean?

It is a credential from The Florida Bar for lawyers with substantial experience in the field who have passed peer review and a written exam. 7 of the 7 lawyers in this ranking hold it; 4.9% of Florida lawyers hold a board certification in any field.

Which court handles cases in Coral Gables?

State court cases in Miami-Dade County are heard in Florida's Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Immigration cases are decided by USCIS and the federal immigration courts instead.

Are there Spanish-speaking immigration lawyers in Coral Gables?

Yes. 4 of the 7 ranked lawyers list Spanish on their Florida Bar profile. Each LexRanked profile shows the languages on record.

How is this ranking ordered?

By the LexRank score, calculated only from facts with a cited source: experience, practice-area relevance, awards on record such as board certification, professional credentials, data quality and location. Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Payment never changes a position.

Do client reviews affect the LexRank score?

Client reviews do not affect the LexRank score: neither star ratings nor the number of reviews is scored. Reviews are shown on profiles for information only, and Reputation counts only awards on record, such as board certification. How we rank

Which lawyers are verified?

7 of the 7 ranked lawyers have fully verified profiles: Maria Isabel Casablanca, John Patrick Pratt, Leslie Irene Snyder, Anis Nouhad Saleh “Anis” and Lourdes Maria Guiribitey and others.

About this ranking

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