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ELISA FORD is a solo practitioner in Seattle, Washington, whose practice focuses exclusively on humanitarian and family-based immigration law. Elisa is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Washington State Bar Association, and Maryland State Bar Association.. Elisa received her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2004. After law school she served as a Clerk to the Honorable Robin Hunt of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Elisa has a diverse background in public interest law and complex statutory and regulatory analysis. She served as a Policy Analyst for the Maryland State Legislature and as an Associate in a small Plaintiff’s law firm in Baltimore, MD, focused on providing relief to inner city children poisoned by lead paint.. Dedicated to promoting access to legal services, Elisa has provided pro bono legal services as a volunteer with the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project (CARA), the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), One America’s Citizenship days, and as a mentor through the Jewish Family Service’s Tatweer program for refugees . In May of 2015, Elisa traveled to Dilley, Texas, where she spent a week volunteering with CARA to provide pro bono legal assistance to women and children refugees detained in prison-like conditions at the South Texas Residential Detention Center.. Elisa also holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Economics Combined from the University of California, Santa Cruz.. When not working, Elisa enjoys exploring the trails and waterways of the Northwest with her husband and twin 9-year old boys.

Spanish-Speaking, Seattle Immigration Lawyer with 20+ Years of Exclusive Immigration Law Experience. Since graduating from Northern Illinois University's School of Law in 2004, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan has devoted herself exclusively to practicing immigration law. She founded L.I.H. Law in 2009, which has earned a reputation as one of the top immigration law firms in the greater Seattle area.. Specialized Immigration Services:. Unique Qualifications:Licensed in Washington State, Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The entire L.I.H. Law team is bilingual (Spanish/English) and Hispanic, allowing deep cultural understanding of immigrant communities.. Awards & Recognition:. Community Involvement:Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Regularly provides pro-bono services through Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), conducts free immigration workshops, volunteers during Naturalization Day, and travels throughout Washington State for free immigration legal clinics.. L.I.H. Law serves the most vulnerable immigrant populations, including asylum seekers, domestic violence survivors, and families seeking to legalize their status in the United States.. - - - - Abogada de Inmigración en Seattle con más de 20 Años de Experiencia Exclusiva en Leyes de Inmigración. Desde su graduación de Northern Illinois University's School of Law en 2004, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan se ha dedicado exclusivamente a practicar leyes de inmigración. Fundó L.I.H. Law en 2009, el cual ha ganado la reputación de ser uno de los bufetes de inmigración superiores del área metropolitana de Seattle.. Servicios Especializados de Inmigración:. Calificaciones Únicas:Con licencia en el Estado de Washington, Illinois, Corte de Apelaciones de EE.UU. para el Noveno Circuito, y Corte Federal de Distrito para el Distrito Oeste de Washington. Todo el equipo de L.I.H. Law es bilingüe (español/inglés) e hispano, permitiendo un profundo entendimiento cultural de las comunidades inmigrantes.. Premios y Reconocimientos:. Participación Comunitaria:Miembro activa de American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Regularmente proporciona servicios pro-bono a través de Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), conduce talleres gratuitos de inmigración, sirve como voluntaria durante el Día de Naturalización, y viaja por todo el estado de Washington para clínicas legales gratuitas de inmigración.. L.I.H. Law sirve a las poblaciones inmigrantes más vulnerables, incluyendo solicitantes de asilo, sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, y familias que buscan legalizar su estatus en los Estados Unidos.

I am Admitted to practice in Washington State, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.. I represent mostly immigrants in a variety of immigration related matters, including family sponsored visas, naturalization, asylum, detention bonds, removal defense in Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal appellate and circuit courts.

Charles Medina is a member of the New York, Washington State, and Philippine Bars, with a law practice that spans over 10 years. In the Seattle Area, we offer legal services mainly in immigration, estate planning and divorce. In other states, we offer exclusive legal services in immigration.. 1.   Immigration. Immigration services often involve either relief from removal or application for benefits. If you are in removal proceedings, we will help you fight removal by finding the best relief available to you. Our attorney, Charles Medina, litigates complex immigration cases before Immigration Courts across the U.S., the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Charles defends individuals who face removal due to past criminal offenses, immigration fraud, visa violations and other unlawful conduct.. If you are not in removal proceedings, we can help you apply for benefits with USCIS such as waivers of inadmissibility, reinstatement of student visa status, reinstatement of revoked petitions, and visas or green cards for investors, aliens of extraordinary ability, skilled workers, battered spouses, or family members.. 2.   Estate Planning. Estate planning is concerned with one main problem: what happens to one’s properties when one dies? Will there be taxes that need to be paid when these properties are transferred to the heirs or beneficiaries after a person dies? How does one minimize, or if possible, eliminate, taxes and probate costs so that their heirs will get the maximum value of these assets? How does one protect one’s assets from creditors? How does one protect the assets if the heirs have reckless spending habits? How does one make sure that one’s hard earned assets will be enjoyed by the one’s heirs and the next generation after?. Once you have identified your concerns, we will help you achieve your goals in the most effective way possible within the limits provided by law. We will examine with you all your options and help you understand which options would accomplish your objectives and why some options would not.. 3.   Divorce. Divorce is often something that no one planned or anticipated but when it becomes inevitable, divorce should be managed thoughtfully and carefully so that all parties involved can move on with their new lives. Sometimes, divorce is amicable and that makes the process easy for everyone.. However, when divorce is contested, you would need all the help you can get. We will help you navigate a complex process so that you can protect your rights and interests. When you do it alone, sometimes strong emotions prevent you from making thoughtful decisions. We will provide you with the objective and rational advice you need so that you can get the best possible outcome under your particular circumstances. When we represent you, we give you peace of mind and the confidence to survive a difficult process.

I enjoy working with individuals, families and business on all matters pertaining to immigration. I use my knowledge of economics, law, history and psychology to understand the legal, human and political contexts of each client’s legal problems.. I bring skill, energy, and passion to find solutions for people from different countries and cultural backgrounds to obtain legal status in the United States.. I work with clients on a variety of matters, including work, business and family visas; family petitions; adjustment of status; removal of conditions; naturalization; U visas; work permits; deferred action (DACA); R-1 religious worker visas; asylum petitions; and waivers.. My most common cases include obtaining legal residency “green cards” for family members, securing waivers for illegal presence, removal of spousal visa conditions after divorce, and deferred actions and temporary status based on humanitarian relief, among others.. I studied law and started my practice in Colombia, where I worked for seven years. I also earned a Masters in Business Administration to better assist companies of all sizes in their growth plans, which often include immigration issues.. I volunteer for the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program and am a member of the National Women MBAs and the Latina Bar Association.. I am fluent in Spanish and English.

As an associate attorney of Ortiz & Gosalia, PLLC, I provide legal services in the areas of immigration and tax controversy. I received my Master’s Degree in Tax Law (LL.M.) from the University of Washington in 2016, where I  focused on both individual and corporate taxation.  While pursuing my Master’s degree, I served as volunteer with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Rural Tax Program through the University of Washington. Before my LL.M., I attended law school in Mexico City, and received my Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). I maintain my credentials to practice law in Washington State and Mexico.

I am committed to providing thorough, compassionate, and comprehensive representation at every stage of a client's immigration process. I have significant experience in removal defense, appeals, asylum, family based applications for relatives in the United States and abroad, and in assisting crime victims.

I have practiced business immigration for over 20 years assisting employers in hiring and retaining the best talent from all over the world.  I enjoy developing large-scale strategies with a programmatic approach for corporate clients, as well as targeted solutions for individual employees.  I also assist individuals in navigating the family-based immigration and naturalization processes.  Although the immigration system is complex, I enjoy finding clear and straightforward ways of explaining the processes to my clients.  It is incredibly rewarding to help companies fill critical roles and to help individuals achieve their dreams of living, working and reuniting their families in the U.S.

Jessica Yu focuses her practice on immigration and corporate law. Jessica helps foreign nationals obtain investor visas, including EB-5 visas, and helps domestic companies hire foreign also advises domestic and international companies throughout the entire lifespan of a business — from entity formation, through operation and management, and ultimate disposition of the business. Additionally, Jessica has been appointed to serve as Legal Advisor to the Consulate General for the Republic of Korea.. She speaks fluent Korean and English.

Immigration lawyer with 14 years of experience representing companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies in employment-based US visa and related matters, as well as individuals in family-based US immigration and US citizenship matters.

I am a passionate and dedicated advocate. I have worked with the immigrant community in Washington State for over 15 years. I am fluent in Spanish and completely bicultural, having spent a year studying in Puebla, Mexico.. As part of my commitment to my work and the immigrant communities in Washington State, I provide hundreds of hours of volunteer work each year to various nonprofit organizations working with immigrant communities.. My extensive experience with immigrant communities allows me to understand the unique obstacles facing many immigrants living in the United States. As a result, I am able to better understand and soothe my clients' fears and help guide them to success in their immigration case.

Stephanie Thorpe practices exclusively in the area of U.S. immigration law.  She focuses on assisting companies with visas for professionals, executives and managers, and treaty nationals.  She assists individuals with citizenship applications, fiancé petitions, and family-based petitions.  Ms. Thorpe earned her B.A. in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Washington; and her J.D. from the University of Oregon.  She has presented on the topic of U visas for crime victims.  She is involved in serving the community through pro-bono work at legal clinics, and leadership roles in organizations such as Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington Chapter).  She has served as a pro bono attorney with Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), The Immigrant Family Advocacy Project (IFAP) at the University of Washington, and as a judge for the Thomas Tang Northwest Regional Moot Court Competition (appellate advocacy). Stephanie is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, before the Western District of Washington, and before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dr. Franca Baroni, Esq. has been practicing humanitiarian immigration law since 2001. She holds a doctorate (Ph.D. equivalent) in public international law and Master of Laws and is admitted to practice in New York, Washington State and Switzerland. She is a contributor in the 2017 American Bar Association publication “Lawyers as Changemakers”s and an award-winning author, speaker, trainer, actress & coach.. Dr. Baroni regularly offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and presentations to legal professionals about coherent lawyering, resilience, optimal performance, mindfulness, trauma awareness and mental & emotional health.. Services offered to immigrants:. Family-based immigration, VAWA, naturalizations, waivers, asylum, removal defense (limited scope representantion only).. Services offered to immigration lawyers:. Coverage of USCIS interviews, Master Calendar Hearings and Individual Calendar Hearings (selected)cases), mental health/resilience/overall wellbeing presentations.

Tough Markets. Bold Lawyers.. Akshat emigrated from India and is a naturalized United States citizen. He has lived on four continents and speaks five languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Catalan. His professional activities have included the Rotary Club of Bellevue, the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, and the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. In the spare time he finds between his practice and family, Akshat focuses on improving his photography skills and appreciating the culture, tactics, and business of soccer/fútbol.

My firm strives to reliably and efficiently serve my clients with all of their immigration needs. My streamlined process uses cutting-edge technology to ensure privacy and convenience. I serve clients directly in Redmond, Washington, or virtually from anywhere around the world. I speak Spanish fluently and provide direct one-on-one contact in each case. Please visit my website for more information:. I’m incredibly passionate about the rights of immigrants because my husband is an immigrant. He loves the United States and is a better citizen than most native-born Americans. Also, I’ve travelled the world and learned that we are all the same; we’re all human beings and deserving of basic human rights. Just because someone wasn’t born here doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to have a chance at the American dream. America is a land of immigrants. Our culture and economy are stronger because of immigrants. Our immigration system should treat immigrants fairly and with respect, and when it doesn’t, I will fight for you.. ~. Mi empresa sirve a mis clientes con todas sus necesidades de inmigración en una manera confiable y eficiente. Mi proceso utiliza tecnología moderna para garantizar la privacidad y la conveniencia. Sirvo a clientes directamente en Redmond, Washington, o virtualmente de cualquier parte del mundo. Hablo español y usted va a trabajar directamente conmigo en su caso. Por favor visite mi sitio web para más información:. Soy increíblemente apasionado por los derechos de los inmigrantes porque mi marido es un inmigrante. Él ama a los Estados Unidos y es un mejor ciudadano que la mayoría de los americanos que nací aquí. Además, yo he viajado por el mundo y he aprendido que todos somos iguales; todos somos seres humanos y merecedores de básicos derechos humanos. Sólo porque alguien no naciera aquí no significa que no merecen tener una oportunidad del sueño americano. América es una tierra de inmigrantes. Nuestra cultura y economía son más fuertes debido a los inmigrantes. Nuestro sistema de inmigración debe tratar a los inmigrantes de manera justa y con respeto, y cuando no lo hace, lucharé por ti.