
Law Office of Prerna Lal
Our Story
Lal Legal was founded by trailblazing immigrant rights advocate, Prerna P. Lal, with one goal — to take the mystery and worry out of the immigration process for clients no matter the complexity of your case. We achieve this through actively listening to your problems, providing expert guidance to steer you towards the best possible outcome and vigorously advocating for you at all levels.
Our team is committed to understanding your unique set of goals. Whether it is bringing you bring a family member to the United States, apply for humanitarian relief or fight removal proceedings, we’re here to help at every step, protect your loved ones and bring you peace of mind.
Our Values


Knowledge
All of us at Lal Legal believe learning is an ongoing pursuit and we take great pride in our extensive knowledge of the legal system gained through lived experience and meticulous research. Through continuous professional development, industry research and meetings with stakeholders, we keep our expertise robust and current at all times.
Understanding
Our approach is always one of empathy and understanding. We know from lived experience that going through the immigration process can be a time fraught with worry, anxiety and often sadness. Our staff is patient and take a personal and authentic approach with all of our clients. We’re here to lean on throughout the process and into the future.
Guidance
Clarity
We delight in seeing our clients truly understand the process and the details. We take our time to ensure every step is made simple and clear. From your initial consultation, to the signing of documents, and well into the future, we are here to demystify the process.

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