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Matt Iwama
Kent, WA Immigration Attorney with 19 years of experience
Immigration, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Concord Law School
As a small business owner, I have worked with many professionals, including lawyers. Through my experience with lawyers, I became intrigued by the highly litigious role of the attorney in our society. Like doctors who use preventive medicine to help their patients avoid sickness and disease, lawyers can help their clients avoid unnecessary hardships. Lawyers help direct their clients to prevent personal and property damage or mitigate larger losses by directing them towards the proper course of action. Like preventive medicine, preventive law is more cost-effective than going through litigation.
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Kati Ortiz
Burien, WA Immigration Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
Seattle University School of Law
I am a solo attorney practicing exclusively in immigration law, specifically removal defense and family-based affirmative cases. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and am admitted to the State Bar of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I speaks both English and Spanish. On a personal note, I’m becoming an urban farmer, I love to read, and I make my own laundry detergent.
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Melissa Campos Avelar
Federal Way, WA Immigration Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration
Seattle University School of Law
Campos Avelar Law is committed to fighting for immigrant rights. Our goal is to gain justice and equality for immigrants through the victory of each case we take on.
Our dedication is reflected in the energy and time that we commit to your particular legal matter. If you are looking for a passionate and experienced team, Campos Avelar Law is where your searching ends
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Michele Nina Carney
Kennewick, WA Immigration Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Immigration
Southern Methodist University
Michele Carney is a partner at Carney & Marchi, PS in Seattle, Washington. Michele has represented a wide range of immigration cases – from business clients to removal defense. She has served on the AILA National Ethics Committee, WSBA Disciplinary Board (Chair 2016-2017), Washington Supreme Court Practice of Law Board and is the past Chapter Chair for AILA, Washington state. She has also been active within AILAWA for many years, serving on different committees and the Executive Board. Michele has also been a speaker at local, regional and national conferences in immigration law. Michele obtained her JD from SMU Dedman...
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Neha Vyas
Kent, WA Immigration Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Immigration
Campbell Law School
Neha Vyas is a partner and owner of Open Sky Law, PLLC. She has has over 20 years of experience and she focuses her practice on Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), U Visas, asylum, family-based immigration, citizenship, and removal defense, including appeals.
Before launching Open Sky Law, Neha was a Senior Attorney at Gibbs Houston Pauw. Neha was the former Legal Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining NWIRP, Neha was in solo practice in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on immigration cases. She began practicing immigration law as a staff attorney with the Tucson...
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Aliya Alisheva
KENNEWICK, WA Immigration Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
University of California, Davis, School of Law and Eurasian National University
Aliya knew from an early age what she wanted to do with her life. Born in the former Soviet Union in what is now Kazakhstan, a large landlocked nation in Central Asia that gained its independence in 1991, Aliya's passion for law and justice led her to the legal profession. She attended Eurasian National University in Astana, the national capital and business epicenter of Kazakhstan, where she received a Law Degree in International Law. Upon graduation, Aliya traveled extensively and after concluding a trip to the United States, where she also acquired fluency in the English language, Aliya decided to...
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Andrew R. Buffington
Tacoma, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration and Workers' Comp
Seattle University School of Law
Bilingual English and Spanish-Speaking Lawyer Specializing in Workers Compensation and Immigration Law.
Based in Tacoma and serving clients around all areas of Washington State. Represents injured workers in all aspects of workers compensation claims.
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Bryce Downer
Kent, WA Immigration Attorney with 9 years of experience
Immigration
University of Idaho College of Law
As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues.
In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Colorado Bar Association, Member
Denver Bar Association, Member
American Immigration...
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Gregory Scott Hoover
Bellevue, WA Immigration Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Oxford Brooks University, University of Washington School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
My firm, The Hoover Law Group, was founded in 1998. We mainly cover immigration law, EB5 applications, personal injury, criminal defense in WA, OR, and NY. Check out our website www.gshlaw.net.
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Jayson A. Haile
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family and Real Estate
Tulane University School of Law
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Holly Pai
Mt Vernon, WA Immigration Attorney with 15 years of experience
325 Pine Street
Mt Vernon, WA 98273
Immigration
Seattle University School of Law
Holly Pai is the Managing Partner of Harrison & Pai, PLLC. Our office practices US Immigration and Citizenship Law exclusively in order to provide our clients focused and experienced legal representation for all your immigration needs. We pride ourselves on delivering dedicated and personalized legal services to clients who are navigating the complex and challenging immigration process.
Holly Pai has years of experience as an immigration lawyer fighting for the rights of immigrants and has spent her entire legal career in immigration law. She practices immigration and nationality law exclusively and focuses on complex immigration matters including business immigration, removal defense...
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Diego Gavilanes
Everett, WA Immigration Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Immigration and Personal Injury
University of Washington School of Law
Diego Gavilanes has over 35 years of experience as an attorney. He has helped thousands of individuals from all areas of the world to accomplish their dream of immigrating to the United States. The law firm of Diego Gavilanes has vast experience representing clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), the US Immigration Court, and US Consulate offices. Whether you want to petition for a relative or a foreign fiancee to immigrate to the United States, the Law Offices of Diego Gavilanes can help you and your loved ones. Family immigration, immediate relative petitions,...
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Teymur Askerov
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney
Free ConsultationImmigration, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Washington School of Law
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Shawna M. Mirghanbari
Puyallup, WA Immigration Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Business and Personal Injury
Shawna Mirghanbari recently celebrated her 25 Year Law Anniversary. Shawna has been an Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics at Seattle University. Shawna has also taught Paralegal Studies, Family Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice, and Ethics Diversity & Conflict for the Law and Justice Department at Central Washington University.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, Seattle University School of Law, 1995
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Seattle University, 1991
BAR
Admittance: 10/17/1995
CREDENTIALS:
Summa Cum Laude, 1991
Truman Scholar for Washington State, 1989
Honors Program 1987-1989
Academic and Soccer Scholarships
Valedictorian, 1987
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Luis Alberto Cortes Romero
Kent, WA Immigration Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Immigration, Appeals and Civil Rights
University of Idaho College of Law
As the managing partner in Novo Legal Group's Washington Office, Luis Cortes Romero focuses exclusively on immigration litigation. With extensive experience in trial and appellate cases, Luis has tackled a wide variety of immigration-related matters, including constitutional issues, immigration detention challenges, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and waivers of inadmissibility. His expertise extends to high-profile constitutional litigation involving equal protection and due process claims, as well as representation in governmental investigations.
A DACA recipient himself, Luis made a significant impact as co-counsel in the landmark case DHS v. Regents of the University of California, which led the US Supreme Court to...
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Soren Micah Rottman
Yakima, WA Immigration Attorney with 22 years of experience
Immigration
University of Washington School of Law
Soren M. Rottman became an attorney to help immigrants find protection and achieve the American dream. He believes passionately in the continuous contribution of immigrants to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. For these reasons, he has dedicated his legal career to representing families and individuals who face the daunting task of navigating a complex maze of evolving laws, regulations and procedures.
Conveniently located in downtown Yakima, Washington, Rottman Law Office is prepared to represent you or your family member with immigration and citizenship matters, including complicated cases and appeals. Not sure where to begin the process...
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Janel Ostrem
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration, Business, Divorce and Family
University of Washington School of Law and University of Wisconsin - Madison
Seattle Divorce Services is dedicated to conflict resolution in complex cases. Our Seattle divorce attorneys believe that our clients are best served by an approach that reduces fighting and allows for agreement building. In high-conflict cases, our Seattle divorce mediation lawyers work to avoid escalating hostility. This approach is designed to reduce the trauma of the divorce experience and prepare clients to move forward in life, also setting the stage for more successful co-parenting.
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Lisa Christoffersen
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 25 years of experience
Immigration and International
Lisa Christoffersen assists northwest businesses and professionals with work visas, employment-based and family-based permanent residency, and citizenship. She is active with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has been named a Washington SuperLawyer.
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Elizabeth Waiguchu Jackson
Vancouver, WA Immigration Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Business, Patents and Trademarks
Elizabeth is passionate about Intellectual Property Law. Elizabeth is the founder of JACKSONE PLLC. Elizabeth Holds a Juris doctorate from Rutgers University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida. Elizabeth believes in lifelong education to that end is working on an Executive MBA.
Elizabeth enjoys working with a variety of clients (businesses, start-ups, individuals, entrepreneurs) to protect their Intellectual Property.
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Adam Lewis Prossin
Issaquah, WA Immigration Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Western State University College of Law
Our founding Attorney, Adam L. Prossin, Esq., has been a practicing attorney since 1994. The Prossin Law Firm focuses on local law in practice areas such as Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Adoptions etc.), Dispute Resolution (Mediation & Arbitration), Estate Planning, Business Law, Sports Law & Athlete Representation, Immigration Law, etc. We are the only Issaquah Highlands Law Firm. You can click on the Practice Areas tab on our webpage to see the areas of law that we focus on primarily. The Prossin Law Firm advises and represents individuals and corporate clients both locally and globally. We...
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Minda Anya Thorward
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration
University of Baltimore School of Law
I left the corporate and big firm world to pursue my passion: immigration law. As a passionate, lifelong advocate of human rights and social justice, I found my calling as an immigration attorney. I view the practice of law as a collaborative effort between client and attorney, and strive to build professional relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
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Aaron Elinoff
Kent, WA Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience
Immigration, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
As a distinguished partner at Novo Legal, Aaron has amassed extensive experience representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise spans tribunals from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron's dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that he consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients.
Memberships and Affiliations:
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member
Colorado Bar Association, Member
Denver Bar Association, Member
Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network, Pro Bono Attorney
Bar Admissions:
Colorado
Illinois
Washington
US District Court, Colorado
US Bankruptcy Court, Colorado
10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Executive Office of...
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Andre Richard Olivie
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
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Steve Karimi
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Pepperdine University School of Law
A Seattle/Eastside native. Attended Redmond High School, University of Washington and Pepperdine Law School. Awarded honors throughout academic career. Originally hired by King County Prosecutor's Office. After many years of criminal trials, Attorney Karimi went into private practice. Defending clients accused of crimes, Attorney Karimi's trial record is exceptional.
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Luz Dary Metz
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Immigration and International
I am a licensed Washington State lawyer focusing on Immigration Law. I joined the Metz Law Group in June 2003. I dedicate my practice to assisting clients obtain family and employment based visas, non-immigrant visas, and citizenship. An immigrant myself, I am passionate about helping people from different countries and cultural backgrounds obtain legal status in the United States. I have assisted my clients obtain and retain immigrant visas in difficult circumstances, including obtaining waivers for illegal presence, removal of spousal visa conditions after divorce, deferred actions and temporary status based on humanitarian relief.
I practiced law in Colombia...
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Mariane Jacobs Maccarini
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 7 years of experience
1201 Third Avenue
Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101
Immigration
I am a U.S. immigration attorney. I advise large and small employers, and individuals, on U.S. visa strategies. You can reach me at maccarini@ryanlaw.com
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John Wheaton
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney
1001 4th Avenue Plaza, Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98154
Immigration and Criminal Defense
John Wheaton is an experienced immigration lawyer and criminal defense lawyer. He has represented numerous clients in immigration court, including clients seeking asylum, cancellation of removal, U visas, and many other forms of immigration relief. In addition, he has worked on criminal cases in both state and federal courts. John received his B.A. in English and B.S. in Physics from Stanford University in 2005. He graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law in 2010. While at law school, John represented clients in immigration court as a member of the Immigration Law...
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Daniel L. White
Kennewick, WA Immigration Lawyer with 20 years of experience
11111
Kennewick, WA 99336
Immigration
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Kelsey Beckner
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration
University of Washington School of Law
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Najibullah Hakimi
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Najibullah Hakimi is an immigrant and a US immigration attorney. His immigration experience is not only limited to his personal experience of coming to America on a student visa and becoming an asylee, but he has also assisted other immigrants with asylum, family-based immigration, humanitarian parole (HP), temporary protected status (TPS), diversity visa, lawful permanent resident (Green Card), Naturalization or Citizenship, and other forms of immigration relief as a paralegal. He has assisted immigrants from Asia, Middle East, Africa, and South America. Najib has also worked for Legal Education Support Program for Afghanistan, GIZ- Afghanistan Rule of Law Project, The...
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Karen L. Gilbert
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 49 years of experience
Immigration
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Karen Gilbert represents individuals, families, businesses and multi-national corporations in successfully navigating the US immigration and naturalization laws. Her clients include individuals and companies from around the world, diplomats, executives and business people seeking intra-company transfers; people claiming asylum, families seeking to re-unite in the US; entrepreneurs and other investors, religious workers, hospitals, health care professionals, high tech employers and workers, scientists, and individuals with exceptional talent and achievements. She assists her clients at all stages of the immigration process before the various agencies and in the Federal Courts and in visa processing at US Consulates and Embassies. She...
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Myrna Luna
Tukwila, WA Immigration Attorney with 3 years of experience
(800) 381-2319
555 Andover Park West
Suite 200 - Office 255
Tukwila, WA 98188
Immigration
I'm Myrna Luna, an immigration lawyer passionately committed to supporting those seeking a new chapter in the United States. What distinguishes me is a unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience. As the daughter of immigrants, I've been touched by the journey that so many of my clients are embarking upon. This personal connection fuels my empathetic approach and tireless commitment, infusing my practice with a level of dedication that is genuinely personal.
My expertise spans a wide array of immigration law services. Whether it's family immigration, work visas, green cards, asylum, or citizenship, I handle even the most...
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Joseph Homel
Bellingham, WA Immigration Attorney with 11 years of experience
Immigration
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Edward Sager
Kirkland, WA Immigration Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Immigration and Bankruptcy
Gonzaga University School of Law
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Theresa Rose Lorella
Issaquah, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Theresa Lorella became an attorney to help people find their voices in difficult and emotional circumstances. While she is a strong advocate in litigation, Theresa believes in reducing conflict whenever possible. She is specially trained in collaborative law and serves as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences. Theresa has significant experience representing clients in the technology industry and in high value asset cases involving real estate, work-related benefits, and stock award division. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is effective in cases involving parenting plans and nonparental custody.
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Tahmina Watson
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
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Mirka Nakovski
Everett, WA Immigration Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Jodi K Mumford
Yakima, WA Immigration Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Immigration
University of Idaho College of Law
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Richa Malik
Renton, WA Immigration Lawyer
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Shakespear Feyissa
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(206) 292-1246
1001 4th Avenue
Safeco Plaza, Ste. 3200
Seattle, WA 98154
Immigration, Business, Criminal Defense and Employment
Seattle University