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Catherine Chan is the Managing Attorney at the Chan Law Firm. Her practice focuses on complex removal (deportation) cases, appellate immigration litigation, civil litigation against government agencies in immigration, and business immigration.
Catherine is a second-generation immigrant to the United States. She is Chinese, Filipina, and Iranian. She has lived and studied in Iran, Spain, and the United States. She is fluent in Farsi and Spanish, in addition to English.
Catherine counts as a distinct life honor the fact that she is trusted with matters of great importance to the individuals, families, non-profit organizations, and corporations she serves. She is determined in her quest to find solutions to complex immigration questions, and she has resolved many “impossible” cases in her clients’ favor.
Catherine has litigated immigration cases at every state and federal court and administrative agency level in the state of Colorado. She has also represented clients across the United States before USCIS and immigration courts, and internationally before American consulates abroad. Catherine has testified as an expert in immigration matters in state and federal court in Colorado. She has taught immigration law classes to the community and to attorneys. She has been published on professionalism issues and immigration law. She is licensed in the State of Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
As counsel to the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition she worked at the Colorado state capitol testifying on immigration-related legislation and proposing text and amendments for the legislation. She has served the boards and commissions of many Colorado organizations, including the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, the Faculty of Federal Advocates, the Colorado Lawyer’s Committee, the Center for Legal Inclusiveness, and the Denver Women’s Commission, among others. Through her community activism and individual cases, she has fulfilled the Colorado Supreme Court’s Pledge to Pro Bono service for over a decade.
For her dedication to her field and community, Catherine has been repeatedly recognized by Law Week Colorado, Super Lawyers and 5280 Magazine. Of special importance to her, her law practice has led to the enjoyment of many friendships with her peers, her clients, and her colleagues.
The Chan Law Firm in Denver, Colorado focuses on winning individual and businesses immigration cases in the United States. We serve clients all over the United States and from throughout the world.
Serving clients with personal attention and service since 2004, this firm is not like other law firms. We are known for taking and winning cases that other attorneys previously lost, or declared impossible. We build close relationships with our clients, fighting for each case as if it were our own.
At the Chan Law Firm, we believe the practice of law involves an intricate mix of advocacy, technicality, and art. To that end, we aspire to be bold, effective, and visionary artists.
We litigate at every court level in the state of Colorado, including trial courts, municipal courts, the Colorado Court of Appeals, and the Colorado Supreme Court. We litigate in both federal courts in Colorado, including the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. We have even petitioned a case for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. We represent clients in immigration courts across the United States, and through to every level of immigration appeals in the federal system.
We leave no stone unturned in our urgency to find solutions for our clients’ cases. Our tenacity and competence form the basis of our legal successes. Our devotion and empathy form the basis of our client relationships.
If you’re seeking an immigration attorney, you can hire anyone, or you can hire your best advocate. Winning your case, and achieving your desired result, are our primary motivation. Call us today.
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2003
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Posted by Art | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable team at the Chan Law Firm. We're very happy with the services from Catherine Chan and are happy to share her contact information with friends and family members who also need immigration support. Although her office is in Denver, she was able to support our immigration needs ...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Chan Law Firm was the best decision my family made in selecting an immigration lawyer for us. The staff was helpful, easy to work with, and kept in great communication with us via email and text. Catherine Chan is the best immigration attorney your hard earned money can buy! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! ...
Posted by Jose | July 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Agradecido con la abogada Katherine y muy felices ,hace muy bien su trabajo... Dios le bendiga grandemente.
Posted by Kaezle | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Law Chan Firm is something I highly recommend. I am deeply grateful to my lawyers, Mr. Joshua and Ms. Catherine, and their secretary, Ms. Adrianna. You don't have to worry about anything since they take care of everything for you. Throughout my entire case, her team was patient with me and gave me...
Posted by Suzanne | April 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Not only does CATHERINE CHAN of the CHAN LAW FIRM in Denver, Colorado know her stuff and then some as an Immigration Attorney - AND gets the job done - but she is also an absolute delight as a person. If you are looking for someone with a heart and the expertise to solve your Immigration issue, I...
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Catherine Chan is a nationally recognized immigration specialist. She has provided me and my law partners with direction and counsel in numerous serious personal injury cases involving immigration and international law questions. Catherine's breath of experience and knowledge have helped us in evaluating settlements, representation, risk of deportation, documentation, and hiring. I have also worked with Catherine while she was a board member of the prestigious Faculty of Federal Advocates. There I learned that for her advocacy, knowledge and skill, Catherine was widely respected by lawyers and by federal judges."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Catherine. She was not only a great boss, but an excellent person. I have a lot of respect for her ability in immigration law and her willingness to take tough cases that other lawyers would shy away from. If you hire Catherine, she will fight for you with everything she has and will never give up. You can trust her with even the most difficult and complex immigration cases."
"Catherine is a passionate, determined, and aggressive litigator and attorney. She cares about her clients and gives them her best. She has my full endorsement."
"I have worked with Catherine since June 2012. Catherine is an excellent attorney. She is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is an expert in immigration litigation in Federal Court, religious visas, appeals, waivers, post-conviction relief, business immigration, and family immigration. Her practice includes all areas of immigration law. Catherine wins cases that other attorneys have declared impossible. She never gives up. She is a great writer and great mentor. She has excellent trial and appellate advocacy skills. I strongly endorse her."
"Ms. Chan is an effective and fierce advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing immigration relief."
"Catherine is at the top of her field in immigration law. She is very smart and a zealous advocate for her clients. I know for a fact that she is not scared to take on the tough fights for her clients. I have called her myself on many occasions for advice and mentoring, and consider her one of the best."
"I whole-heartedly endorse Catherine. She has been a colleague and friend for about a decade now. She is professional and knowledgable and her clients are in good hands. I never hesitate to refer clients to her office that need referrals. She is a great advocate for her clients in the immigration process."
"I endorse this lawyer, because Catherine is not only a bright and energetic attorney, but she is also a truly compassionate person. She really cares about her clients and the work she dose for them. If you need an immigration lawyer you can do no better than Ms. Chan."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Barristers Best: Immigration Attorney, Law Week Colorado
2020
Top Attorneys in Colorado - Immigration Law, 5280 Magazine
2019
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2019
Top Attorneys in Colorado - Immigration Law, 5280 Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Attorneys in Colorado--Immigration Law, 5280 Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorneys in Colorado--Immigration Law, 5280 Magazine
2017
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2016
Top Attorneys in Colorado-Immigration Law, 5280 Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2016
Barrister's Best-Immigration Law, Law Week Colorado
2016
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2015
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2015
People's Choice-Best Immigration Lawyer, Law Week Colorado
2015
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2014
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2014
People's Choice-Best Immigration Lawyer, Law Week Colorado
2014
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2013
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2012
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2011
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2010
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2009
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2008
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2007
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2004 - Present
Attorney, CHAN LAW FIRM
2014 - Present
CENTER FOR LEGAL INCLUSIVENESSBoard Member
2013 - Present
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION--SERVING THE LOW INCOME CLIENT COMMITTEEMember
2012 - Present
Colorado Lawyers CommitteeBoard Member
2011 - Present
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION, IMMIGRATION LAW SECTIONMember
2010 - Present
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-SPANISH LAWYERING COMMITTEEMember
2009 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyAlumni Society
2008 - Present
Colorado Bar FoundationTrustee
2006 - Present
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION--ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMITTEEMember
2004 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - Present
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION- SOLO/SMALL FIRM SECTIONMember
2019 - 2020
CBA-DBA, Joint Management CommitteeChair
2016 - 2018
Colorado Immigrant Rights CoalitionLegislative Policy Advisor
2015 - 2019
Colorado Bar AssociationCBA-DBA Joint Management Committee
2014 - 2015
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF TRUSTEESFIRST VICE-PRESIDENT
2013 - 2016
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION- COMMITTEE FOR DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSIONChair
2013 - 2016
Denver Bar Association, Budget CommitteeMember
2011 - 2015
DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF TRUSTEESTrustee
2010 - 2013
Faculty of Federal AdvocatesBoard Member
2009 - 2017
COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF GOVERNORSDelegate
2006 - 2011
DENVER WOMEN'S COMMISSIONCommissioner
Our client was declared a UNITED STATES CITIZEN FROM BIRTH
Bond Hearing was provided to our client
2004
MA - Masters
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2020
ICE Age: When Either Party is a Non-Citizen - The Intersection Between Family Law & Immigration Law
2020
Immigration & Race in America
2019
Federal Court Litigation: Writ of Habeas Corpus
2017
Immigrant Exploitation in the Modern Era in the United States
2017
Competency Issues in Removal Proceedings
2013
Engage in Pro Bono Service to Achieve Yin/Yang Balance in Your Career
2011
2011
An Immigrant's Path
2008
Expert Witness - Immigration
2007
Immigration Law--A Global Perspective
2004
The Feminization of Agriculture and Poverty
2002
On Being Multicultural in America
2017
2015
2014
2014
2008
2007
2002
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Farsi
English
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