Do You Need a Local Immigration Lawyer, or Can You Hire One Remotely?
by Dos team
by Dos team
Hiring a lawyer can be stressful, on top of the stress of the legal process you're already trying to handle. Many people wonder if finding lawyers who are geographically close to them is the best alternative. This will be especially important for those who feel meeting their lawyer face-to-face is necessary. However, in most cases, it is generally better to hire an immigration lawyer remotely.
Hiring a remote lawyer means having a lawyer specialising in your specific legal request (e.g. Spouse Visa). The best lawyer for your case might be in York while you are in Manchester.
The other important point about location is cost. Overheads for a firm with an office down in London will almost certainly be higher than for one outside and may translate into higher fees. Geographic location should, therefore, only be necessary if you are keen on regular face time (rather than Facetime) with your lawyer. Otherwise, bear in mind that the higher the office, the more likely your higher fees are going towards the rent.
Hiring a local lawyer who you can meet regularly is probably best if you find it difficult to use technology (e.g. to scan documents which your lawyer will need to see), you find it difficult to trust people you haven’t met, or over the phone, you or other witnesses need to provide statements. Although this is possible over the phone or via video calls, it is more effective in person.
Ultimately, you decide whether to hire a lawyer in person or remotely. At Dos, we can help you find the right lawyer for your case wherever you are in the UK.
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