also known as Karol Brown
Karol Brown | Immigration Attorney | World One Law Group PLLC
Seattle & Bellevue Immigration Lawyer | Deportation Defense | ICE Detention | Green Cards | Business Immigration | Family Immigration | Asylum
I am Karol Brown, Managing Attorney of World One Law Group PLLC, an immigration law firm serving individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses in Seattle, Bellevue, throughout Washington State, and across the United States. I hold a law degree from Yale Law School and a graduate degree from Harvard University.
I am passionate about helping people build their futures in America. Whether you are facing deportation, have a family member detained by ICE, need a green card, or are seeking an employment visa, my team and I are here to help you understand your options and navigate the immigration process.
ICE Detention, Deportation Defense & Immigration Court
We assist clients facing ICE arrests, immigration detention, deportation, and removal proceedings. Our services include emergency removal defense, detained immigrant representation, immigration bond hearings, Master Calendar Hearings, Individual Merits Hearings, cancellation of removal, motions to reopen, motions to terminate, voluntary departure, BIA appeals, and immigration court representation.
We also assist families seeking legal help for loved ones held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma and other immigration detention facilities.
Business Immigration & Employment Visas
We represent employers, professionals, executives, researchers, and entrepreneurs with H-1B visas, H-1B transfers and extensions, L-1A, L-1B, O-1 extraordinary ability visas, EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW), EB-3 green cards, PERM labor certification, I-140 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status, and consular processing.
Family Immigration, Marriage Green Cards & Citizenship
We help families with I-130 petitions, marriage-based green cards, adjustment of status, fiancé(e) visas, spousal immigrant visas, consular processing, I-751 removal of conditions, green card renewals, naturalization, N-400 applications, and U.S. citizenship.
Asylum, VAWA & Humanitarian Immigration
Our firm assists with affirmative asylum, defensive asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture protection, VAWA self-petitions, U visas for crime victims, T visas for trafficking survivors, DACA renewals, waivers of inadmissibility, and other humanitarian immigration matters.
Business Formation & Legal Services
We also assist entrepreneurs and international businesses with U.S. company formation, business structuring, and related legal matters, including evaluating how business ownership and operations interact with immigration status.
Affordable Immigration Representation
World One Law Group offers reasonable flat fees for many immigration services, flexible payment plans, and financing options. We use secure technology for virtual consultations, online questionnaires, electronic document uploads, and convenient communication with our legal team.
My Commitment to Clients
Helping someone obtain the right to live, work, and build a life in the United States is deeply meaningful to me. I understand the importance of family stability and the opportunities that immigration can create.
As a mother and community advocate, I have served on several boards and organizations, including the Immigrant Family Advocacy Project, the Women's Advisory Board of King County, OneAmerica (formerly Hate Free Zone), and the City of Bellevue Planning Commission.
I believe clients deserve honest advice, thoughtful legal strategies, clear communication, and personal attention.
Looking for an immigration lawyer in Seattle, Bellevue, or Washington State? Facing ICE detention, deportation, an upcoming immigration court hearing, or a complicated green card application?
Contact World One Law Group to schedule a consultation. Our team welcomes your calls and emails and looks forward to helping you explore your immigration options.
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14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014
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I had scheduled an appointment with Karol on 12:00pm. I went there 15 minutes earlier and found that 10 ms later, another people came and said that she also made appointment on 12:00pm. The secretary said that it was "technical" problem. However, she let the other came in first. (That's why I unders...
"Karol and I have collaborated to assist overseas companies in setting up their US operations and transferring employees to the US. I rely on her experience and knowledge in helping our clients to understand their options when visiting the US for business or seeking permanent residency. She is able to explain the issues clearly so that those unfamiliar with the system are able to make smart decisions. In addition, I have received very positive feedback from clients who have worked with Karol."
"For business and family based immigration, you can't do better than have Karol Brown as your lawyer. She is incredibly smart and knows the complex area of business and family immigration so well she taught it at the University of Washington School of Law."
"I highly endorse Karol Brown. She is a strong advocate for her clients and respected member of the legal community. She has proven leadership skills and is a frequent speaker at Immigration conferences. Ms. Brown's educational background is stellar and her work in the immigration field is outstanding."
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2010
Pro Bono Award - most impactful case, American Immigration Lawyers Association of Washington
2010
National Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2003
Sword of Justice award for pro bono efforts, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter
1998
Ambrose Gherini Prize for best international law paper, Yale Law School
1996
Policy Analysis Award for best master's thesis, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
2012 - Present
Managing Attorney, World One Law Group (previously Karol Brown, Attorney at Law, PLLC)
2009 - Present
Owner, Global Justice Law Group PLLC
2007 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, University of Washington School of Law
2007 - 2009
Partner, Global Law Partners LLP
2004 - 2007
Partner, Karol Brown, Attorney at Law
2004 - 2004
Policy and Advocacy Director, Hate Free Zone Washington
2004 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, University of Washington School of Law
2000 - 2003
Associate, Perkins Coie
1999 - 2000
Judicial Clerk, Western District Court of Washington
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, The Future of Immigration Law Task Force
2011 - Present
41st District DemocratsChair, Vice Chair, State Party Committee Woman
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMedia and Advocacy Committee
2004 - Present
41st District DemocratsPrecinct Committee Person
2014 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCLE Committee
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationPractice Management Committee
2010 - 2011
King County Democrats41st District Representative
2005 - 2008
OneAmericaBoard Member
2005 - 2007
Hands to Hearts InternationalBoard Chair
2003 - 2009
Immigrant Family Advocacy ProjectAdvisory Board (Board chair 2006 to 2007)
2002 - 2004
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee, Washington Chapter
2002 - 2004
Hate Free Zone WashingtonBoard Member
1999 - 2004
Center for Human Rights and JusticeBoard Member
Prevented the deportation of 2,700 Somalis
1999
Juris Degree
1996
Master's Degree, Public Policy
2014
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2013
Reporter's Roundtable on Immigration
2012
Family and Employment Based Immigration
2011
Immigration Basics
2010
Advocacy Efforts by Immigration Attorney
2010
The DREAM Act Legislation
2010
2009
Immigration Law & Diversity
2007
Sanctuary and the Rights of Immigrants
2007
Immigration Basics and Know Your Rights
2007
Immigrant Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2007
Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2007
Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics
2007
Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics
2007
Business Immigration 101
2003
Impact of Ali v. Ashcroft
2003
Immigration Relief for Detained Aliens
2002
Self Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act
2014
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