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Shawna M. Mirghanbari
Puyallup, WA Immigration Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Immigration, Bankruptcy and Business
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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Raphael Igwens Nwokike
Federal Way, WA Immigration Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(253) 839-4324
30640 Pacific Highway South, Suite E-3
Federal Way, WA 98003
Immigration and Workers' Comp
University of Nigeria
www.nwokikelawoffice.com
https://www.nwokikelawoffice.com/
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Greg McLawsen
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 15 years of experience
1201 Pacific Ave., Suite 629
Tacoma, WA 98402
Immigration
University of Nebraska - Lincoln and University of Washington School of Law
Greg McLawsen is a Washington State attorney practicing only immigration law. His practice uses technology and creativity to serve clients effectively and efficiently. Greg serves in the leadership of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and in the Washington State Bar Association where he leads the 900-member small practice section. Greg publishes nationally on a range of immigration law issues and is a regular presenter at lawyer education seminars.
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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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Gustavo Alejandro Cueva
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Immigration
Seattle University School of Law
Immigration attorney with a focus on family-based immigration law. I'm passionate about helping people of different backgrounds acquire legal status and pursue the American dream. As an immigrant myself, I understand how complex and intimidating the U.S. immigration system can be. I enjoy helping people resolve their immigration issues so they can focus on building their future. I live in Tacoma, Washington with my wife and two daughters. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, spending time with my family, and working on house remodeling projects.
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Benjamin D. Cornell
Tacoma, WA Immigration Attorney with 13 years of experience
Immigration
Willamette University College of Law
Benjamin Cornell is an immigration attorney serving the greater Pacific Northwest. After receiving his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 2011, he began his legal career in Nevada, spending four years in a practice emphasizing supreme court appeals, post-conviction writs, and criminal defense.
In 2015, Mr. Cornell relocated to the Tacoma area, where he now focuses exclusively on immigration law. With an office just minutes away from the Northwest Detention Center, he seeks to provide the best possible representation to non-citizens facing the threat of removal from the United States. Mr. Cornell is dedicated to...
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Andrew R. Buffington
Tacoma, WA Immigration Attorney with 15 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 10 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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Aaron Elinoff
Kent, WA Immigration Attorney with 11 years of experience
Immigration
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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Luis Alberto Cortes Romero
Kent, WA Immigration Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Immigration and Appeals
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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Ji Kim
Lakewood, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration
Lewis & Clark Law School
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Neha Vyas
Kent, WA Immigration Lawyer with 26 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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Scott Mills
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
If you were having heart problems, you wouldn’t hire an eye surgeon. So don’t turn to a tax lawyer when you have an immigration problem. Choose a lawyer dedicated to immigration law. I am attorney Scott D. Mills, and I have developed my expertise in immigration law by practicing exclusively in immigration law for years. The United States was founded by people seeking freedom and the chance to work and build a life for their families. I fight for my clients so they can have those same opportunities. I am a Washington licensed attorney authorized to provide United States...
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Najibullah Hakimi
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 2 years 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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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.
Most of what we really need to know in life cannot...
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Myrna Luna
Tukwila, WA Immigration Attorney with 4 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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Michael Olufemi Ewetuga
Tacoma, WA Immigration Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration and Bankruptcy
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James Kyongkon Kim
Lakewood, WA Immigration Lawyer with 26 years of experience
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Karol Dezwager Brown
Bellevue, WA Immigration Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Immigration and International
Yale Law School
Karol Brown is the founder and managing attorney for World One Law Group. World One Law Group is an immigration law firm that helps businesses, families, and undocumented people navigate the complex US immigration system. We provide our clients personal connection, affordable expertise, and secure technology.
Karol Brown handles business immigration cases, asylum, and many other types of immigration cases. Karol graduated law school from Yale Law School. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. This Ivy League education gives her the insight and expertise to assist our clients...
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Katsiaryna Stelmakh
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration
Ohio State University - Columbus and The Belarusian State University
As the founder of Stelmakh & Associates, Katsiaryna Stelmakh has earned a strong reputation as an immigration attorney. She has successfully represented companies and individuals in business and family immigration matters as well as deportation defence. She also advises employers on I-9 compliance and employee international relocation.
Prior to founding Stelmakh Associates, Ms. Stelmakh managed business immigration practice of an international law firm with offices in Philadelphia, Moscow, Russia, and Kiev, Ukraine. While with the firm, she counseled one of the world's largest ferro-alloy and steel manufacturers on all international business personnel relocation matters and travel concerns. ...
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Aimei Xi
Bellevue, WA Immigration Attorney with 16 years of experience
Immigration and Business
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and Beijing Technology and Business University Law School
Bilingual Mandarin Chinese and English attorney. Admitted to the New York State Bar, Washington State Bar, and qualified to the Chinese Bar. Has attorney experience both in the U.S. and in Beijing, China. Mainly focus on the U.S. immigration law, business law, and China practice.
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Paul Choquette
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of the Pacific
Since 1992, the Choquette Immigration Law Group (CLG) has assisted thousands of individuals and companies successfully navigate a complex and rather daunting immigration system. The firm’s founder, Paul Choquette, is intimately familiar with the immigration process from both the client and attorney perspective. Mr. Choquette was born and raised in Montreal, Canada and attended college and law school in the United States pursuant to a student visa. As a young immigration attorney he married an American citizen processing his own applications for conditional and permanent residence. Subsequently, he became a naturalized United States citizen. Never forgetting his...
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Elena Yushkina
Bellevue, WA Immigration Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Immigration and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and Far Eastern State University School of Law
As a US immigration attorney and a member of the WA chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Elena V. Yushkina loves helping clients navigate the nuances of making the US their home with compassion and professionalism. She knows from personal experience how challenging and overwhelming the immigration process can be, having successfully petitioned her own family's case under the H1B visa category and subsequently becoming a US citizen. As part of her immigration attorney practice, which focuses on business and family immigration, she represents and assists clients with nonimmigrant (B, H, L , O, P and E) visas and...
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Bonnie Stern Wasser
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Immigration
Southwestern Law School
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Lisa Ellen Seifert
Olympia, WA Immigration Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Immigration
William Mitchell College of Law
In more than 24 years of practice, Lisa Seifert has built Seifert Law Offices into a firm nationally and internationally renowned for its skill and knowledge in immigration and nationality law. Ms. Seifert is admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, the U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Seifert is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) both regionally and nationally. She was awarded the AILA Joseph Minsky Award for outstanding contributions in the field of Immigration and Nationality Law. She is a regularly featured writer and speaker at AILA...
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Brent Bowden
Lynnwood, WA Immigration Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Immigration, Business and Real Estate
Vermont Law School
A Pacific Northwest native, I grew up on Whidbey Island before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. I received my law degree magna cum laude from Vermont Law School and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2011. Prior to joining Gillin Law Group, I was of counsel at Genesis Law Firm for three years and an associate at Purcell Legal & Mediation Services for two years. Prior to that, I was an Assistant City Attorney with the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for three years.
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Theresa Thi Nguyen
Renton, WA Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience
Immigration, Business, Real Estate and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and Nova Southeastern University
Theresa is an expert in legal matters pertaining to Tax, Business, Estate Planning, Immigration and Probate. With a Masters in Taxation from UW, her knowledge and expertise in these matters surpass the majority of her peers. She uses her abilities to give back and add value to Seattle-Tacoma, which has nurtured her into the attorney she is today.
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Maria Hajar
BELLEVUE, WA Immigration Attorney with 7 years of experience
Immigration
University of Washington School of Law
Maria Hajar is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Maria Hajar. She is a licensed attorney in the U.S. and a French legal counsel. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Her practice focuses on Immigration Law. Ms. Hajar has extensive experience representing clients in family-based immigration cases before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the U.S. consulates abroad. Ms. Hajar also represents clients in removal and deportation proceedings before the immigration courts in both non detained and detained dockets. Ms....
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Ajibola O. Oladapo
Bellevue, WA Immigration Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(425) 217-6299
2018 156th Ave NE
Building F, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98007
Immigration
California Western School of Law
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Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 20 years of experience
Immigration
Northern Illinois University
Lesley has been practicing exclusively immigration law since July, 2005. She has significant experience in representing clients in Immigration Court, both detained and non-detained cases; appeals from Immigration Judge decisions, both at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Lesley also specializes in affirmative applications, including green card applications, asylum, NACARA, and citizenship applications filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Lesley handles labor certifications, including specialty cook applications. She is fluent in Spanish.
Lesley is actively involved in her community and was appointed by Mayor Greg Nickels to the Seattle Immigrants and...
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Erika Hasegawa
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
I am an experienced and knowledgeable Immigration Law Attorney. My practice areas include Family Sponsored Immigration, Naturalization/US Citizenship Applications, Nonimmigrant Visas and Employment Based Immigration. I am committed to providing exceptional service and representation for your immigration law needs.
I earned by B.A. in Political Science and Government from the University of Washington. In 1990, I received my J.D. from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. I am admitted to practice law in the State of Washington and am a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
I am fluent in German, and Japanese interpretation is available.
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Brandon S. Gillin
Lynnwood, WA Immigration Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Immigration
Vermont Law School
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Mike Allen
Bothell, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
Immigration
Seattle University School of Law
Attorney Mike Allen focuses on U.S. immigration law, with an emphasis on business immigration. He assists multinational corporations, as well as public and private growth companies and entrepreneurs with relocation strategies for bringing talented workers to the United States on a temporary and permanent basis. He also represents individuals in sponsoring family members and obtaining U.S. citizenship through naturalization. @ Mike "I love collaborating with international professionals, investors, experts, and families as they pursue their dreams in America. I also understand the immigrant experience on a personal level. My wife is a naturalized U.S. citizen, and I have lived...
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Robert L. Jaeggli
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
University of Idaho College of Law
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Edward Chung
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 21 years of experience
Immigration and Business
Villanova University School of Law
Mr. Chung is the senior partner at Chung, Malhas, Mantel & Robinson, PLLC. Mr. Chung’s primary practice is comprised of Civil and Criminal Litigation, Immigration and Business Transactions.
Mr. Chung has represented clients in complex litigations before the Washington Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. Mr. Chung has argued numerous cases before Washington State District and Superior Courts. Mr. Chung has counseled and represented clients throughout King County, Pierce County, Island County, Kitsap County, and Snohomish County.
In Civil Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented various individuals and entities in Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Vulnerable Adult Protection Act (VAPA), Employment...
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Janel Ostrem
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration and Business
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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Teymur Askerov
Seattle, WA Immigration Attorney
Free ConsultationImmigration and Appeals
University of Washington School of Law
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Maxim Lissak
bellevue, WA Immigration Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Immigration, Consumer and Real Estate
Seattle University School of Law
Attorney Maxim Lissak has over 18 years in banking and finance. His commercial banking, finance and real estate experience give him the edge his clients need when tackling complex transactions and disputes.
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Kati Ortiz
Burien, WA Immigration Attorney with 14 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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Minda Anya Thorward
Seattle, WA Immigration Lawyer with 18 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.