2010
Lewis & Clark
I have been working exclusively in the area of immigration law since the early 1990's. I have a wide range of experience, and I have handled many complex and difficult cases.
1993
Emory University Law School- 1984
Gibbs Houston Pauw is a Seattle immigration law firm founded in 1994. We represent individuals, families, businesses and multinational corporations throughout the Pacific Northwest. We work together with our clients to give them the individualized attention and zealous advocacy they need.
At GHP we understand that the immigration process can be difficult, which makes choosing an immigration lawyer you can trust so important. We practice exclusively immigration law, and we provide service in all areas of immigration law, including family- and employment-based permanent residence, employment visas, citizenship, asylum, deportation, and workplace compliance.
2010
UC Hastings College of Law
Gibbs Houston Pauw is a Seattle immigration law firm founded in 1994. We represent individuals, families, businesses and multinational corporations throughout the Pacific Northwest. We work together with our clients to give them the individualized attention and zealous advocacy they need.
GHP has particular immigration experience in federal court litigation, including appeals, challenges to deportation orders, mandamus lawsuits to compel the agency action, habeas cases for clients who are in detention, and class action lawsuits to challenge agency policies. As experienced Seattle immigration lawyers, we are able to assist you throughout your immigration process.
1987
1983
2009
University of San Francisco
2004
Univ of Texas
Carney & Marchi was established in 1993. We offer immigration services throughout the state of Washington, with offices in Seattle, Kennewick and Yakima. We are tough advocates, with attention to detail, and provide compassionate care to our clients. Ms. Carney is currently a member of the Washington State Bar Disciplinary Board, working group for the Practice of Law Board, on AILA Ethics and Professionalism Committee and Past Chapter Chair for Washington. Please visit our website and www.carmarlaw.com for more details.
1993
Southern Methodist School of Law
The O'Sullivan Law Office assists families and small businesses in all immigration matters, including work visas, family and marriage visas, asylum applications and representation in immigration court.
As an attorney who practices immigration law exclusively, I am proud of the high level of personal attention and case expertise that I bring to each client matter. I look forward to assisting you in obtaining immigration benefits or citizenship for yourself, a family member or an employee.
2001
Univ of Washington
2012
Vermont Law School
We limit our practice to immigration matters and provide comprehensive services in all areas of immigration law, including:
Family-Based Immigration, including fiancé petitions, applications for permanent resident status and hardship waivers.
Removal/Deportation Defense, including requests for release under bond and orders of supervision, voluntary departure, cancellation of removal, and asylum.
Employment-Based Immigration, including H-1B Visa Petitions, Labor Certifications (PERM), and Employer Representation and Compliance.
Citizenship and Naturalization, including claims of derivative citizenship, and applications for certificates of citizenship and U.S. passports.
Humanitarian Benefits, including visas for victims of domestic violence and other qualifying criminal activity, applications for temporary protected status, and humanitarian parole.
Post-Conviction Relief, including modification, expungement, and vacation of criminal convictions and sentences as necessary to reduce or eliminate immigration consequences.
Other, including Green Card renewals, reentry permits and advance parole, work permits, and nonimmigrant visas.
2007
Brigham Young University
Cynthia A. Irvine practices exclusively in the area of immigration law and is the head of the Immigration Department at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. Cynthia's practice assists individuals with family reunification and citizenship matters and supports the business immigration needs of local, national, and international corporations and non-profit organizations. Cynthia regularly defends the rights of immigrants and their families and frequently handles complex immigration cases in areas of deportation defense, waiver applications, administrative and federal court appeals, and consular processing matters.
Cynthia is also fluent in Spanish and speaks weekly on a local Hispanic radio station regarding immigration issues. She frequently speaks on immigration related topics at regional legal conferences, seminars, and community meetings. Cynthia has published numerous articles in local media sources and in legal publications including the prestigious North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation. Cynthia was selected as a "Rising Star" in Immigration Law by Washington Law & Politics Magazine in 2004. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Cynthia volunteers with the Northwest Immigration Rights Project and Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Washington State, she is also licensed in Virginia.
Cynthia graduated with honors from the University of Virginia in 1992 with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Foreign Affairs and Spanish. She then attended law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she earned her J.D. degree with honors in 1996.
After graduating from law school Cynthia was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice Honor's Program to be the Judicial Law Clerk for the Seattle Immigration Court. After her clerkship, she moved into private practice, focusing exclusively in immigration law for the past 12 years. Cynthia became a founding member of Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC in 2003.
In her free time, Cynthia enjoys participating in sports, including soccer and tennis. Cynthia also enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her two young daughters and her cocker spaniel.
1998
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Please visit our website at http://www.ibrlaw.com for more information
2008
Seattle University Law School JD - 2005 & University of Washington School of Law LL.M. (Tax)