Karol Dezwager Brown
also known as Karol Brown
About Karol
Biography
Karol Brown helps businesses, families and individuals with immigration and visa issues. She has graduate degrees from Yale Law and Harvard University. Karol Brown can answer your questions and provide extraordinary service for your immigration needs.
I truly love working with my clients in immigration law. It is very satisfying to help people get the right to live and work in the United States.
I am a single mother and have been active on several boards, including the Immigrant Family Advocacy Project, Women's Advisory Board of King County, and One America: With Justice for All (previously called Hate Free Zone). I currently serve as the State Committee Woman of my local Democratic party. I am on the Planning Commission for the City of Bellevue.
I welcome your phone calls and emails!
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
26 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
World One Law Group, PLLC
14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Karol Dezwager Brown's Reviews
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Posted by Ken | April 06, 2015 | Immigration
Client Review for Karol Brown
Karol did a fantastic job supporting the sponsoring company and me through a series of applications, resulting in securing permanent residency. Throughout, Karol made me feel that my individual needs were a central concern and consideration to the process in addition to those of the company. This is ...
Karol Dezwager Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Prevented the deportation of 2,700 Somalis
Education
1999
Juris Degree
1996
Master's Degree, Public Policy
Speaking Engagements
2014
2014
2013
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
Publications
2014
2013
2010
2010
2007
2002
1999
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I book a flight back to my home country and leave without detention (self deporting)
09 Apr 2026
I have an approved agent-sponsored O-1B visa with a future start date. Can I change the start date?
09 Apr 2026
Me and my wife got married she was in process of student visa.Will it effect her trying to get GC
07 Apr 2026
Legal Guides
What Happens If Your Marriage Green Card Case Gets Denied?
06 Apr 2026
Countries Now Subject to Visa Bonds — What This Actually Means
03 Apr 2026
What If We Got Married Quickly — Will That Hurt Our Green Card Case?
01 Apr 2026