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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Hourly ($60-$250/hour)
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Pro Bono (10%)
Payment types
Credit Card, Check, Cash
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Contact Information
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About Me
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About me: Karol Brown helps businesses, families and individuals with immigration and visa issues. She has graduate degrees from Yale Law and Harvard University. Global... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
anonymous,
2009-01-13
10 months ago.
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Client Review:
She was very friendly, kind and honest. I would definitely go see her if I need help in immigration procedures/problems.
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Endorsements
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I highly endorse Karol Brown. She is a strong advocate for her clients and respected member of the legal community. She has proven leadership...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Michele Carney
, Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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10 years
since Karol Dezwager Brown was first licensed to practice law in WA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Owner at Global Justice Law Group PLLC |
2009–present
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| Partner at Global Law Partners LLP |
2007–2009
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| Adjunct Professor at University of Washington School of Law |
2007–2008
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| Partner at Karol Brown, Attorney at Law |
2004–2007
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| Policy and Advocacy Director at Hate Free Zone Washington |
2004–2004
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| Adjunct Professor at University of Washington School of Law |
2004–2004
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| Associate at Perkins Coie |
2000–2003
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| Judicial Clerk at Western District Court of Washington |
1999–2000
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Yale Law School |
International Law and Human Rights |
Juris Degree |
1999 |
| Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government |
International Trade and Finance |
Master's Degree, Public Policy |
1996 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Sword of Justice award for pro bono efforts |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter |
2003 |
| Ambrose Gherini Prize for best international law paper |
N/A |
1998 |
| Policy Analysis Award for best master's thesis |
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government |
1996 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Advisory Board (Board chair 2006 to 2007) |
Immigrant Family Advocacy Project |
2003–2009
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| Precinct Committee Person |
41st District Democrats |
2004–2009
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| Board Member |
OneAmerica |
2005–2008
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| Board Chair |
Hands to Hearts International |
2005–2007
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| Board Member |
Center for Human Rights and Justice |
1999–2004
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| Executive Committee, Washington Chapter |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2002–2004
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| Board Member |
Hate Free Zone Washington |
2002–2004
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
Green card application is pending and I am hoping...
Since you are an adjustment applicant, you can no longer use your F1 student visa. The F-1 student... more
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Publications
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| Truce in the Salmon War: Alternatives for the Pacific Salmon Treaty |
Washington Law Review |
1999 |
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Cases
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- Title:
- Ali v. Ashcroft
- Practice Area:
- Immigration
- Outcome:
- Prevented the deportation of 2,700 Somalis
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One of the attornies in national, class action habeas corpus action that prevented the deportation of 2,700 Somalis from around the country. The...
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Immigration Law & Diversity |
Diversity Conference |
2009 |
| Business Immigration 101 |
BizNik Presentation |
2007 |
| Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics |
Cascade View Presbyterian Church |
2007 |
| Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics |
Centro Latino Board Meeting |
2007 |
| Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform |
El Centro de la Raza |
2007 |
| Immigrant Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform |
Immigration Law for Social Service Agencies |
2007 |
| Immigration Basics and Know Your Rights |
Know Your Rights |
2007 |
| Sanctuary and the Rights of Immigrants |
Sanctuary Committee |
2007 |
| Immigration Relief for Detained Aliens |
Continuing Legal Education Program |
2003 |
| Impact of Ali v. Ashcroft |
Somali Community Forum |
2003 |
| Self Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act |
Continuing Legal Education Program |
2002 |
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