Catherine A. Chan

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Catherine A. Chan

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration

1737 Gaylord St., Denver, CO

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About Catherine

Biography

Winning your case and achieving your desired result are our primary motivation. Hire Your Best Advocate. Call Now For Your Consultation: 303-625-9208

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

The Chan Law Firm is a full-service law firm specializing in providing solutions to individuals and corporations in all matters related to immigration law. We are a results-oriented firm that is completely invested in our clients and their cases. We specialize in customer service and we use the benefit of our experience and reputation to win difficult cases that no one else takes chances on. Our clients would tell you that your investment is a sound one and that you will enjoy the relationship.

22 years

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 22 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

CHAN LAW FIRM, P.C.

1737 Gaylord St., Denver, CO, 80206

chanimmigration.com

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Catherine A. Chan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ralph | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent! Highly recommended!

Catherine is all you can want from your immigration attorney. She helped me both with my green card and citizenship cases. Very knowledgeable and professional, great communication and you really have the feeling that everything is under control. Sandra and the rest of her team are there for you to ma...ke the whole process smooth. A big thank you!

Posted by anair | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly competent immigration attorney

I was very fortunate to have Catherine Chan as my immigration attorney. Attorney Catherine and paralegal Sandra were kind, patient and empathizing, not to mention extremely knowledgeable. I would like to thank paralegal Anarely as well for preparing and sending out the required documentation accurate...ly and on time. The Chan law firm means every word of what they say on their website: they do build close relationships with clients and they did treat my case as if it were their own. I can not thank Catherine enough for being so friendly and approachable, and also for being so prompt in responding to my emails. She took the time to address my concerns and put my mind at ease, while being very forthright in explaining the legal points of my case. Thanks to Catherine, I am now a permanent resident of the United States. I would highly recommend the Chan law firm for immigration-related cases.

Catherine Chan

Replied last December 05, 2020

Anu, it was absolutely our pleasure to meet you and help you complete your goal to residency. On behalf of our whole team, thank you for sharing your kind words. We look forward to when you complete your path towards citizenship, and towards all your goals. Happy holidays!

Posted by David | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Wonderful Law Firm

My wife and I have been attempting to help an incredibly nice young lady from Ukraine. Her name is Hanna, and she is a hard-working and extremely nice person. Hanna was facing an uphill battle to extend the duration of her residence in the United States. I had accompanied her to the U.S. Immigration ...Office for an interview to remove the conditions of her residence and extend the time limit of her Green Card. I was not allowed to be present in the room for her interview, but after an hour had passed, she came out of the interview in a rather shaken state. She was told that she would eventually receive a letter with a decision on whether she would be able to remain in the United states. Several weeks passed, and the letter eventually arrived. The Immigration Office turned down her request to extend her time in the United States. Their explanation contained many false accusations about Hanna, and I knew that she would have to hire a law firm in order to fight the decision of the U.S. Immigration Office. I immediately began looking for an attorney to help Hanna with her fight to remain in the United States. After doing some research to find a great law firm, I decided to contact the Chan Law Firm. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. From day one the Chan Law Firm was supportive, helpful, empathetic, and extremely compassionate and friendly. Everyone Hanna and I encountered was absolutely wonderful. Catherine Chan and Daisy Dorado handled Hanna’s case, and they immediately went to work fighting for Hanna. Through their amazing effort they were able to get the USCIS to reverse the earlier decision to deny Hanna the ability to remain in the United States. The USCIS approved Hanna’s request to remove the conditions on her resident status. Hanna will now be receiving a new Green Card which allows her to remain in the United States. I highly and heartily recommend the Chan Law Firm to anyone in need of assistance with immigration issues. Everyone from the receptionists to the attorneys are fantastic. These are the kinds of people one needs to hire when facing difficult situations. Five stars is not a high enough rating! They deserve an A++.

Posted by Claudia | March 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration attorney.

We hired Catherine to help with my husband's cancellation of removal. His case was difficult but she helped and gave us hope after our previous attorney abandoned our case. Catherine and her team were extremely professional and hands on when it came to his case. She guided us through everything. We w...ill forever be grateful to her because today on 2/28/2020 his cancellation of removal was granted. Please don't doubt on giving her a call to help with your case. I highly recommend her. When you walk into her office they make you feel like family and treat you with the outmost respect. Catherine, the Ronquillo-Lozoya family will always be grateful for what you did for us. May God bless you and your team. Since you were a God sent to us. We will hold a special place for you in our heart.

Catherine Chan

Replied last March 01, 2020

Claudia and Rigoberto, what a wonderful and emotional day we had together on 02/28/2020! What a welcome relief to know that we succeeded together in our effort to win in Immigration Court. We look to families like yours as inspiration for how healthy families function, and it is our absolute privilege to work to maintain your family unity and success. Thank you for trusting us with your case, and for taking the time to write such kind words about your experience with our Firm. May God bless you and your family, and know that you will also remain in our hearts. Congratulations, from all of us at Chan Law Firm.

Posted by Fr. Gerardo | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very professional for my case

Catherine is an amazing person. She has been very professional during the whole process adjusting my immigration status to residency step by step. Now I can exercise pastoral ministry in this country as a permanent resident so I can continue my mission within the Archdiocese of Denver. I just wanted ...to post my gratitude and recommend her to everyone. She and her team will work seriously in your case for sure combining at the same time kindness and professionalism. Catherine, God bless you for everything you have done in favor of your clients.

Catherine Chan

Replied last January 02, 2020

Father Gerardo, thank you for taking the time to leave your kind comments. We are blessed to have met you and to have worked on your case. Your kindness and bright smile always brought sunshine to our days and we thank you for that. Don't forget, naturalization coming up in a few years! Let's finish this process for you and make sure you have no other matters in immigration ever again! God bless you Father, que le vaya bien.

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Catherine A. Chan's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Chalat

Immigration lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Mccarroll

Immigration lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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James Lamb

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Alexander McShiras

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Kyle Wasser

Immigration lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Chan is an effective and fierce advocate for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing immigration relief."

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Joshua Deere

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Pascal Schunk

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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M Lindsey

Immigration lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, CHAN LAW FIRM

Associations

2014 - Present

CENTER FOR LEGAL INCLUSIVENESS

Board Member

2013 - Present

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION--SERVING THE LOW INCOME CLIENT COMMITTEE

Member

2012 - Present

Colorado Lawyers Committee

Board Member

2011 - Present

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION, IMMIGRATION LAW SECTION

Member

2010 - Present

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-SPANISH LAWYERING COMMITTEE

Member

2009 - Present

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Alumni Society

2008 - Present

Colorado Bar Foundation

Trustee

2006 - Present

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION--ACCESS TO JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Member

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION- SOLO/SMALL FIRM SECTION

Member

2019 - 2020

CBA-DBA, Joint Management Committee

Chair

2016 - 2018

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

Legislative Policy Advisor

2015 - 2019

Colorado Bar Association

CBA-DBA Joint Management Committee

2014 - 2015

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

2013 - 2016

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION- COMMITTEE FOR DIVERSITY IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

Chair

2013 - 2016

Denver Bar Association, Budget Committee

Member

2011 - 2015

DENVER BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Trustee

2010 - 2013

Faculty of Federal Advocates

Board Member

2009 - 2017

COLORADO BAR ASSOCIATION-BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Delegate

2006 - 2011

DENVER WOMEN'S COMMISSION

Commissioner

Sample of Legal Cases

Ortega v. Kerry

Our client was declared a UNITED STATES CITIZEN FROM BIRTH

Castillo Hernandez v. Holder

Bond Hearing was provided to our client

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Education

2004

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER-KORBEL SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

MA - Masters

2003

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Michigan, Dearborn

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Colorado Family Law Institute

ICE Age: When Either Party is a Non-Citizen - The Intersection Between Family Law & Immigration Law

2020

Annual Meeting

Immigration & Race in America

2019

9th Annual Immigration Conference

Federal Court Litigation: Writ of Habeas Corpus

2017

United Nations Film Festival in Denver, Colorado

Immigrant Exploitation in the Modern Era in the United States

2017

Federal Bar Association Annual Immigration Law Conference 2017

Competency Issues in Removal Proceedings

2013

PRO BONO WEEK

Engage in Pro Bono Service to Achieve Yin/Yang Balance in Your Career

2011

IB ARMS Student Summit

An Immigrant's Path

2008

CASO CERRADO

Expert Witness - Immigration

2007

Annual Meeting

Immigration Law--A Global Perspective

2004

11th National Conference

The Feminization of Agriculture and Poverty

2002

Annual Meeting

On Being Multicultural in America

Publications

2017

2015

2014

Colorado Bar Association-CLE Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner

2014

Law Week Colorado One Case, Seven Disciplines

2008

Sterling Education Services, Inc. Investor Visas--An Overview

2007

Immigration law handbooks La Migra y tu...

2002

IWSF On Being Multicultural in America

Languages

Spanish

Farsi

English

Activity

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