Rachel M. Self, Immigration Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA
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Rachel M. Self is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Rachel M. Self PC.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
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- Immigration
- Handles Immigration matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
About Rachel M. Self: Rachel M. Self is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Rachel M. Self PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Rachel takes on
Rachel concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rachel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Rachel takes immigration matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rachel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Rachel M. Self — immigration lawyer in Boston
Rachel M. Self is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Rachel M. Self PC.
Rachel M. Self is the founding member of Rachel M. Self, P.C. She represents individuals in criminal and immigration matters, specializing in criminal trial work, family immigration, citizenship, deportation defense, and post-conviction relief. She has regularly appeared as a legal analyst for various news networks and has been featured in multiple documentary productions and interviews.
After 49 migrants were abducted and flown to Martha’s Vineyard in the fall of 2022, she was instrumental in organizing support for them from local agencies. She also assisted in coordinating the criminal investigations of all the victims with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department resulting in U visa certifications for all 49 victims. Her efforts garnered national recognition, including features on 60 Minutes, the Washington Post, New York Times, Trevor Noah’s Turning Point Documentary Martha’s Vineyard vs. DeSantis, and Honorable Mention as Bostonian of the Year 2022 in the Boston Globe Magazine. She recently contributed to Fareed Zakaria’s Immigration Breakdown, a CNN documentary about immigration.
Rachel has been selected by Boston Magazine and Super Lawyers as a top immigration attorney from 2009-2025 and has recently been honored for the twelfth year in a row by The National Trial Lawyers: Top Trial Lawyers. From 2024-2026 she has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America in the field of immigration law by her peers. She is the recipient of the Boston Bar Association’s President’s Award and the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association’s President’s Commendation for her “fast acting and courageous work providing resources and assistance in times of need”.
Rachel is regularly asked to teach and speak on both criminal and immigration issues. She has taught advanced immigration and crimmigration seminars for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Massachusetts Bar Association, Flaschner Judicial Institute, and the New Hampshire Judicial Education Program. She has also taught at New England Law Boston. She is rated “Superb,” the highest possible ranking, by Avvo, a national attorney rating service and was awarded with the Client’s Choice award for 2013-2025. Rachel is fluent in Spanish and has a broad base of knowledge in international and cross-cultural issues.
In her spare time, Rachel loves traveling, cooking, and spending time with her dog Max and her many chickens.
How Rachel handles immigration matters
Rachel M. Self is the founding member of Rachel M. Self, P.C. She represents individuals in criminal and immigration matters, specializing in criminal trial work, family immigration, citizenship, deportation defense, and post-conviction relief. She has regularly appeared as a legal analyst for various news networks and has been featured in multiple documentary productions and interviews. After 49…
The kind of cases Rachel takes
Rachel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Rachel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
Locations
Rachel M. Self's office in Boston
Rachel's primary office is at 6 Beacon Street, Suite 825, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rachel M. Self PC
6 Beacon Street, Suite 825
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
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How to hire Rachel M. Self — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rachel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rachel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rachel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Rachel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Rachel
Rachel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Rachel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rachel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rachel M. Self
How much does it cost to hire Rachel for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rachel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rachel offer a free consultation?
Rachel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rachel's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Rachel's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Rachel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rachel take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Rachel is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Rachel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Rachel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Rachel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rachel accepting new immigration clients right now?
Rachel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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