Overview
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Contact Information
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Dora,
2011-02-14
12 months ago.
Client Review:
Siovhan is very professional, she gladly took my case despite how difficult it was. She worked hard and managed to stop my deportation. She was very...
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Posted by:
a Immigration client,
2009-04-06
almost 3 years ago.
Client Review:
I married an American citizen, who lived (with me) and worked abroad at the time of our marriage. When my husband relocated back to the Portland area,...
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Peer Endorsements
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Siovhan is an experienced, intelligent, and highly competent attorney who consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to her clients and their...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michelle Slayton
, Over 2 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Siovhan is an excellent attorney. In her work she brings enthusiasm, a high level of expertise, and creative solutions...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Jane O'Sullivan
, Seattle (WA), Almost 4 years ago
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Résumé
License
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8 years since Siovhan Ann Sheridan was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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2003 |
01/31/2012 |
| Oregon |
Active
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2007 |
11/05/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Sheridan Law, P.C.
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2008–present
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Consultant at
Willamette Law Clinic
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2008–2009
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Attorney at
Immigrant Law Group
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2007–2008
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Directing Attorney at
Catholic Charities Immigration Program
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2003–2007
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See all 4 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2003 |
| Harvard University |
World Religions |
MTS |
2000 |
| Northwestern University |
Philosophy and Religion |
BA |
1997 |
See all 3 degrees
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| First Decade Award |
Harvard Alumni Council |
2009 |
| Outstanding Service Award |
Catholic Charities of Oregon |
2008 |
| Powell Human Rights Fellowship |
University of Washington Law School |
2002 |
| Fullbright Foreign Langauge Area Studies Fellowship |
University of Washington Graduate School |
2002 |
| Phi Beta Kappa |
Northwestern University |
1997 |
| Magna Cum Laude |
Northwestern University |
1997 |
See all 6 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Executive Committee |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter) |
2010-2011
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| Immigration Court Liaison |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon chapter) |
2008-2009
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| Appointed Member |
Oregon Governor's Council on Domestic Violence |
2004-2007
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See all 3 association entries
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Portfolio
Cases
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Chapter Editor, Relatives |
Immigration Law And Procedure: Desk Edition, Lexis Nexis |
2011 |
| Noncitizen Juveniles: Special Rules and Challenges |
Rights of Foreign Nationals, Oregon State Bar |
2010 |
| Noncitizen Survivors of Crimes and Domestic Abuse |
Rights of Foreign Nationals, Oregon State Bar |
2010 |
| Chapter Editor, U and T visas |
Immigration Law And Procedure: Desk Edition, Lexis Nexis |
2010 |
| Emerging Issues Analysis for Lexis Nexis, Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. ____, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 2928 (2010) |
Lexis Nexis online |
2010 |
See all 5 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Representing Clients with Mental Illness |
AILA Northwest Regional Conference |
2011 |
| Removal Basics, representing victims, U visas, VAWA and T visas |
AILA National Conference |
2011 |
| I-751 Waivers, Advanced Immigration Seminar |
AILA Northwest Regional Conference |
2010 |
| Individual Hearing Trial Skills |
AILA Northwest Regional Conference |
2009 |
| Trial Skills for How to Prepare You and Your Client for Master Calendar Hearings |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon chapter) |
2008 |
See all 5 speaking engagements
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