Beware of false promises and fake attorneys, Utah immigration lawyer warns

SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys can help immigrants stay informed of their status, but not all those offering the service are reputable — you have to be careful.

It often boils down to one of the oldest sayings of all time: If it seems too good to be true, it very likely is.

Local immigration attorney Shawn Smith calls it a perfect storm, a perfect climate for scams and fraud for the thousands of immigrants in Utah seeking legal advice right now. There’s a combination of heightened emotions, fear and hope…

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