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Shannon M Underwood

Shannon M Underwood

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Immigration
    8 years

Contact Information
  • Global Justice Law Group, PLLC
    216 First Avenue South #420
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-787-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“The Greatest Attorney on the Face of the Planet- no- in the UNIVERSE!”

Posted by: Heather, 2009-09-12 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Shannon is honestly a miracle-worker. Without going into the details of our case, she truly made the impossible happen. Although it seemed like she... more
5 star rating

“Recommending a Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-23 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Shannon is the best Lawyer i have dealt with and will not blink for a second to recommend her to anybody in any circumstances not only on Immigration... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement

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Monica Kaup Cary

Shannon is extremely competent. She is highly regarded among her peers and our mutual clients have expressed a high rate of satisfaction with her work. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Monica Cary , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 6 years since Shannon M Underwood was first licensed to practice law in WA.
  • 8 years since Shannon M Underwood was first licensed to practice law in CO.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner/Attorney at Global Justice Law Group, PLLC 2009–present
Associate Attorney at Global Law Partners LLP 2008–2009
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Colorado School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2001

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Excellent Volunteer Legal Advocacy Eastside Legal Assistance Program 2008
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter) 2003–present
Treasurer American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter) 2006–2007
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Legal or illegal ??
Shannon's answer: The law does allow an individual to apply for lawful permanent residency within the US if they... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 2007
Touring an Immigration Related Facility AILA Dispatch 2006

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
How Marriage, Separation, and Divorce Can Affect our Clients: Priority Dates, Adjustment of Status, and Naturalization June AILA WA CLE 2009
Family Issues in Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visas AILA National Conference 2007
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