Family Immigration Lawyer - Based in Lafayette & New Orleans, Serving Clients Nationwide
At Gahagan Law Firm, LLC - our mission is to keep families together. From our offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, attorney Michael Gahagan assists clients across Louisiana and throughout the United States with a full range of family-based immigration matters.
Unlike many firms that only complete paperwork, we take your case further when necessary - including filing federal lawsuits when errors, delays, or unjust denials arise. Attorney Michael Gahagan is one of the few family based immigration attorneys in the country focused on federal immigration litigation - and he brings that strength to every family he represents.
Helping Families Across Louisiana and the U.S.
Whether you’re located in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, or elsewhere in the country, Michael Gahagan offers direct, honest legal advice and action-oriented support. Every client receives personal attention - your calls are returned by the attorney himself.
We handle a wide range of family immigration matters, including:
- Marriage and fiancé visas (K-1) – Guiding couples through the petition process to secure lawful status or residency.
- K-3 visas – Helping married couples reunite quickly through nonimmigrant spousal visas and transition to permanent status.
- Immigration waivers – Supporting clients facing inadmissibility with tailored waiver strategies.
- Adjustment of status – Assisting with green card filings for individuals already residing in the U.S.
- Federal litigation and deportation defense – Challenging unjust removals and fighting for your family's future in court.
- Immigration lawyer for divorce-related matters - Navigating status issues during or after divorce, including I-751 waivers and protecting lawful residency.
Contact a Family Immigration Attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana - Serving Clients Nationwide
We’re proud to serve families here in Lafayette and across the country. Whether you’re local or out of state, we offer flexible consultation options and dedicated representation.
📍 Lafayette Office: (337) 202-5407
📍 New Orleans Office: (504) 766-9137
Call today or contact us online to schedule a consultation. Meetings are available in person or by phone, and we accept credit card payments for your convenience.

