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Janet Holste Cheetham

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Janet Holste Cheetham
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5.0 star rating
Janet is effective, efficient, professional and results driven. An A+ attorney
- a Immigration client
5.0 star rating
Could not have found a better attorney, and a more patient and compassionate person. I'm forever grateful!
- a Immigration client

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 100% Immigration

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  • 206-464-4224
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  • Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
    1201 3rd Ave
    Suite 3400
    Seattle, WA 98101
    206-464-4224
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  • English

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Janet is one of the most experienced Seattle immigration lawyers and has practiced exclusively in the area of immigration and nationality law since 1981. She... more

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“Janet is effective, efficient, professional and results driven. An A+ attorney”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2009-03-01 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I used Janet to transition from my AA1 Visa status to my US Citizenship. It was a seamless process from start to finish. An effective, efficient,... more
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“Could not have found a better attorney, and a more patient and compassionate person. I'm forever grateful!”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2009-02-25 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: My son's case was very different and complicated. Janet researched and moved forward timely and perfectly, and was so patient and respectful of my... more
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Carl Michael Shusterman

Janet Cheetham is one of the premier immigration attorneys in the Pacific Northwest, and indeed, in the country. Not only is she one of the top... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carl Shusterman , Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago

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License

31 years since Janet Holste Cheetham was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1989 01/31/2012
Texas Not Eligible To Practice In Texas 1981 03/09/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC 2003–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
South Texas College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
University of Texas BS - Bachelor of Science 1975

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Honored Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers 2012
Seattle's Best Lawyers Seattle Business Magazine 2012
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Federal Bar Association
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 3
Answers: 1 Legal Answer
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Immigration Practice & Procedure Under the North American Free Trade Agreement American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2006
Reality of Business Immigration American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) 2006

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Immigration Institute Washington State Bar Association 2009
NAFTA & TN Issues American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference 2009
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