The answer to this question is rather easy. While what falls under a notary’s purview varies state by state, the general consensus is that notaries do not have to have a law degree, and many don’t. For example, a notary in Arizona has to fulfill the minimum requirements to represent an immigration case. These requirements state that the notary must be a resident of the state, be 18 years of age, takes a 3-hour exam-free course, and pays a small amount for an application. That is all. Notaries do not nearly have the experience level of a professional immigration lawyer. So, it’s advised to hire an immigration lawyer over a notary.