Expertise in business and family US Immigration for over 25 years. Whether its helping individuals, start-ups or established corporations, I genuinely enjoy supporting people and companies in supporting their growth.
My father came to the U.S. using the L intra-company transferee visa category based on his employment with IBM. Eventually we settled in the U.S. and at the age of 18 I became a U.S. citizen. I have traveled the immigration path in the U.S. and understand what it means to relocate to the US with a family.
I have lived in many cities in the U.S. and Europe, and have traveled quite a bit in South America as well. Presently, I live with my husband and three children in Mercer Island, just outside of Seattle.
Practice areas
We help employers and foreign nationals with U.S. immigration matters. We specialize in employer compliance and work visas for professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, families, both in the U.S. and at U.S. embassies abroad.
29 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
French, Spanish, English
Marty & Ellis LLP
14205 SE 36th St.
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA, 98006
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues | 1995 | 02/24/2021 |
MD | Active | 1992 | 03/30/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Best Legal Brief | Columbus School of Law - CUA | 1992 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Marty & Ellis LLP | 2013 - Present |
Of-Counsel | Marcell Felipe | 2006 - 2011 |
Senior Attorney | Jackson & Hertogs, LLP | 2001 - 2005 |
Managing Attorney | Marty, LaMadrid & Starkey | 1996 - 2001 |
Associate | Giancarlo & Gleiberman PC | 1992 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter) | Executive Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
International Enneagram Association | Associate Member | 2012 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Youtube | E2 Investor Visas | 2014 |
Youtube | 10 Tips for Successful O-1 Application | 2014 |
Practicing Law Institute (PLI) | Everything you ever wanted to know about porting but were afraid to ask | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Katholieke Universiteit Leuven | Certificate | 1995 |
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Maryland State Bar Association | Investor Visas | 2016 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association regional NW conference | E-Investor Visa | 2015 |
Immigration Reform | Immigration Reform 2013 | 2013 |
Bio/High Tech Client Conference | Employer Sanctions | 2006 |
I-9 Trainings For Employers | I-9 Forms | 2004 |
American Bar Association | LCA Obligations | 2003 |
Immigration Law Conference | Immigration Reform | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas | Approved |
E2 Investor/Trader | Approved |
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John Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2016
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Well respected in the legal community
Alfonso Caprara, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Her responses to the posted questions show a depth of knowledge that can only come from learned experience helping others.
John Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Mar 13, 2016
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Well respected in the legal community
Alfonso Caprara, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Her responses to the posted questions show a depth of knowledge that can only come from learned experience helping others.
Ruben Martinez, Immigration Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Svetlana Kaff, Immigration Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
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I endorse attorney Marty for her deep understanding of immigration law and for Her educated and insightful legal advice.
John Tymczyszyn, Immigration Attorney on Nov 4, 2014
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I collaborated with Ms. Marty on an immigration issue that involved criminal charges. She was knowledgeable and skilled with complex immigration matters. I highly recommend her to anyone with a complex immigration matter.
Shawn Meade, Immigration Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
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Maria is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend her.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Immigration Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Horne, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2014
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Maria and I handled a very tricky E-2 visa application several years ago, and her expertise in documenting the financing helped secure the visa application rapid approval from the US Embassy in Italy. She is a very intelligent and hard-working lawyer, and I recommend her without hesitation.
Mark Oxford, Immigration Attorney on Jul 26, 2014
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I endorse attorney Marty. Multilingual lawyers are such a great asset to our immigration law profession. It makes things so much easier on the ethnic community they serve.
Hovanes Margarian, Immigration Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Landry, Immigration Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Marty's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her.
Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Ajay Arora, Immigration Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
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Maria has contributed her expertise to immigration attorney forums and I look forward to reading her solutions to actual immigration cases. Her thoughtful and pragmatic responses signify her knowledge of Immigration Law.
Karol Brown, Immigration Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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Maria Marty is smart, personable, and dedicated. She and I share an office space, and I go to her for advice, support, and suggestions. I highly recommend and endorse her!
Jeff Khurgel, Immigration Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
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Ms. Marty is a valued and respected member of the Avvo immigration community. Her well thought out answers are always on-point, and it has been a pleasure reading them.
Jay Nunez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
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Maria provides thoughtful and correct answers to many questions on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer.
Alexander Segal, Immigration Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
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Maria is a bright, knowledgable and truly remarkable immigration attorney. I am genuinely delighted with the opportunity to endorse her.
Henry Pharr, Immigration Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Maria has always served her client's interest with diligence, skill and a keen eye for reaching their goals and fulfilling their legal needs. She is a consummate professional who works well with opposing counsel to get things done.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 1, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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