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Karol Dezwager Brown

Immigration Attorney at Bellevue, WA

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  • Licensed for 23 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1999
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Knowledge and Professionalism redefined!!
Shashank
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Wonderful experience !!!!
Sambaran
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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 and One America: With Justice for All (previously called Hate Free Zone).  I currently serve as the Chair of my local Democratic party.  

 

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Posted by Shashank | February 19, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Knowledge and Professionalism redefined!!
Karol is one of the best in the industry and is highly recommended. She has exceptional knowledge of the subject and takes complete care of the case. She walks the extra mile to make her clients understand the situation and be prepared for the next steps. Blessed to have Karol on my case and wish her all the best.
Response from Karol Brown February 27, 2023
I really appreciate this, Shashank! It has been a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Sambaran | January 30, 2023
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Wonderful experience !!!!
Very helpful, knowledgeable and always available to support. I had a very nice experience.
Response from Karol Brown February 27, 2023
Thanks, Sambaran! I really appreciate your review.
Posted by Doug | January 11, 2023
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Immigration for 01 VISA
Every single step of the way was thought out with precision and consideration. Karol and her team were amazing in assisting with my immigration process, cant recommend her enough!
Posted by anonymous | January 3, 2023
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Really helped me with the immigration process
Really helped me with the immigration process. especially on the consulting front
Posted by Sumit | December 23, 2022
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The Best
I met Karol through my past employer but she manages everything immigration related for me and my family. She is an amazing human being who empathizes with your situation and has the right knowledge to give you very specific answers. Her sense of calmness and humor is very helpful in managing the stressful phases of the immigration journey. I highly recommend Karol
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Posted by Julia Hangara | December 22, 2022
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Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
This is a law firm that truly cares. I received so much help from Karol on personal level specific to my needs. I would recommend Karol Immigration Law to anyone in need of help with any immigration matter. I hired Karol Brown represent me with my Green card process to my citizenship prepared my application in an efficient, professional manner and ensured that it was processed smoothly. The office made the entire process effortless. Karol was very attentive and answered any questions I had along the way. Karol not only very knowledgeable about immigration law,she is also very personable and easy to work with. I really enjoyed working with Karol, and I would encourage anyone contact the office for immigration legal services.
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Posted by Syed | December 22, 2022
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I had a very complex case but Karol and her team took care of it and had my case approved this Summer.
Posted by Roland | December 21, 2022
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Excellent choice for my passport needs
Karol was super easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and made me getting my passport issues done very efficiently. Would use her any time!!!
Posted by Kaushik Mantri | September 6, 2022
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Best immigration lawyer!
World One Law has been an inseparable part of my immigration journey for almost a decade now! I am very grateful to Karol Brown and team for their time and efforts with filing and maintaining all kinds of immigration related paperwork for H-1B, H4 visas, I-140, I-1485, and EADs. Karol, you and your team have always been on top of the next steps and the dates for filing and renewal of my paperwork. You keep yourself informed about the latest happenings in immigration law and share your knowledge and learning with enthusiasm. I have never come across any immigration law firm as passionate and helpful as yours. Best wishes! Thank you, Kaushik
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Posted by Abhay | February 27, 2022
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Amazing Immigration Attorney
Before joining my current employer, I met Karol who takes care of all immigration related functions of the emplyees. In the first impression itself, I found in her a down to earth and great peronality. This first impression of her had been really turned into reality when I spoke with her yesterday regarding my upcoming family emergnecy travel back to India where I will need to face visa stamping challenges. She really had made my day by making me feel comfortable from stressful thoughts I had in mind about the immigration challenges. She had provided me all the necessary inputs and mentioned to me that she will extend her help over and beyond as necessary. I will be again touch basing with her in the month of April 2022 based on challenges that I will need to face in dealing with my visa stamping and post my experience here. Thank You, Abha
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Posted by Shivkumar | January 12, 2022
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Wish there were 6 or more Stars
In my 20 years of experience dealing with Immigration attorneys , Karol and her team at World1Law have been the best . She is so humble , down to earth but at same time extremely helpful. She will make you feel extremely comfortable and you will be in the safest of safe hands when it comes to immigration.
Posted by Leila | April 14, 2019
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Excellent & Helpful
Karol Brown and all her co-workers are so knowledgable. She really had a concern regarding our case. She is the lawyer that explain everything to you and recommend what is best for your case.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019
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Best Immigration lawyer around our neighborhood
Attorney Karol Dezwager Brown is one of the best attorneys around our neighborhood. I highly recommend if you have some challenging situation with respect to your immigration case. Know that she'll personally look into your case and guide you through the process. We hired her and we have such a great experience.
Posted by joseph | August 1, 2018
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The perfect immigration attorney
Karol Brown's acumen and skill for navigating bureaucracy is unmatched. Not only does she intimately understand processes, she is steadfast at guiding her clients through them well in advance of any critical deadlines. Karol's loyalty to her client's welfare is so passionate and absolute that she puts other lawyers to shame. Not only can you trust her explicitly, one can rely on her to ensure that all facets of your endeavor are overwatched by the control mechanisms she establishes. Retaining Karol for any service results in one benefiting beyond expectation, and will incur long lasting gratitude for Karol's generosity and due diligence. She is the ideal attorney for the specialty she's chosen.
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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015
Karol Brown is the best immigration lawyer I've seen
She is very friendly, knowledgeable, strategic and efficient in her law practices and at the same time honest. I would recommend her to all people I know who have immigration needs. She would put her best effort doing the right thing and not disappointing her clients as well. Also she charge fare service fee.
Posted by Ken | April 6, 2015
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 a key part to my endorsement of Karol. While many parties can be involved in a case, it is the client that ultimately has to contend with the outcome or an unforeseen circumstance. Karol is detailed, personable and professional.
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Posted by Tai | March 8, 2014
a very trustworth and knowledgable lawyer
I was worried about renewing my green card since my ex wife put a protection order against me and my divorced wasn't finalized at that point. She knows what she is doing and she is very knowledgeable. I finally renewed my green card. If you need a good immigration lawyer, I highly recommend Karol.
Posted by Sameer | September 1, 2011
Couldn't ask for a better immigration lawyer
I've known Karol for about 3 years now. She helped file my employment based H1 visa application, as well as my employment based Green Card. This year, by virtue of my marriage to a US citizen, she helped me file my family based Adjustment of Status, which went off seamlessly, and I got my Green Card in a few months. Karol is very different from most immigration attorneys I've dealt with in the past, in that she's extremely thorough and responsive. There has never been an occasion where she hasn't responded to me promptly and with detailed information on my query. And I live in NY! When my wife and I went for our AOS interview, the immigration officer said that our file was extremely well prepared, which was not very common in his experience. If this is not a testament to Karol's work, I don't know what is. I couldn't recommend Karol strongly enough!
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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2009
Client Review
She was very friendly, kind and honest. I would definitely go see her if I need help in immigration procedures/problems.
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014
Not recommend
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 understand that it was the secretary's fault. She can just admit, instead of lying about "technical"...) I have to wait for an hour to see Karol. She is knowledgeable for most of time. But when I asked if my status will be out of status or unlawful presence, she said I don't know. (that is not why I paid...) She promised to send me a draft afterwards but she didn't. I sent the email and nobody replied.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • World One Law Group (previously Karol Brown, Attorney at Law, PLLC)
  • 2012 - Present
  • Owner
  • Global Justice Law Group PLLC
  • 2009 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor
  • University of Washington School of Law
  • 2007 - 2008
  • Partner
  • Global Law Partners LLP
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Partner
  • Karol Brown, Attorney at Law
  • 2004 - 2007
  • Policy and Advocacy Director
  • Hate Free Zone Washington
  • 2004 - 2004
  • Adjunct Professor
  • University of Washington School of Law
  • 2004 - 2004
  • Associate
  • Perkins Coie
  • 2000 - 2003
  • Judicial Clerk
  • Western District Court of Washington
  • 1999 - 2000
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Education

  • Yale Law School
  • Juris Degree
  • 1999
  • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
  • Master's Degree, Public Policy
  • 1996

Legal Cases

  • Ali v. Ashcroft
  • Prevented the deportation of 2,700 Somalis

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member, The Future of Immigration Law Task Force
  • 2015 - Present
  • 41st District Democrats
  • Chair, Vice Chair, State Party Committee Woman
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Media and Advocacy Committee
  • 2010 - Present
  • 41st District Democrats
  • Precinct Committee Person
  • 2004 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • CLE Committee
  • 2014 - 2014
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Practice Management Committee
  • 2013 - 2014
  • King County Democrats
  • 41st District Representative
  • 2010 - 2011
  • OneAmerica
  • Board Member
  • 2005 - 2008
  • Hands to Hearts International
  • Board Chair
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Immigrant Family Advocacy Project
  • Advisory Board (Board chair 2006 to 2007)
  • 2003 - 2009
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Executive Committee, Washington Chapter
  • 2002 - 2004
  • Hate Free Zone Washington
  • Board Member
  • 2002 - 2004
  • Center for Human Rights and Justice
  • Board Member
  • 1999 - 2004
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • National Advocacy Award
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • 2010
  • Pro Bono Award - most impactful case
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association of Washington
  • 2010
  • Sword of Justice award for pro bono efforts
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter
  • 2003
  • Ambrose Gherini Prize for best international law paper
  • Yale Law School
  • 1998
  • Policy Analysis Award for best master's thesis
  • Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
  • 1996
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Publications

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • 50 Technology Tips & Tricks
  • 2014
  • Puget Sound Business Journal
  • Matchmaker Make Sure the Numbers Match
  • 2002
  • Washington Law Review
  • Truce in the Salmon War: Alternatives for the Pacific Salmon Treaty
  • 1999
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Speaking Engagements

  • AILA Media Committee
  • Reporter's Roundtable on Immigration
  • 2013
  • Continuing Legal Education
  • Family and Employment Based Immigration
  • 2012
  • Continuing Legal Education
  • Immigration Basics
  • 2011
  • National 2010 Conference
  • Advocacy Efforts by Immigration Attorney
  • 2010
  • Congressional Breakfast Meeting
  • The DREAM Act Legislation
  • 2010
  • Diversity Conference
  • Immigration Law & Diversity
  • 2009
  • Know Your Rights
  • Immigration Basics and Know Your Rights
  • 2007
  • BizNik Presentation
  • Business Immigration 101
  • 2007
  • Centro Latino Board Meeting
  • Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics
  • 2007
  • Cascade View Presbyterian Church
  • Know Your Rights and Immigration Basics
  • 2007
  • El Centro de la Raza
  • Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • 2007
  • Immigration Law for Social Service Agencies
  • Immigrant Rights and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • 2007
  • Sanctuary Committee
  • Sanctuary and the Rights of Immigrants
  • 2007
  • Somali Community Forum
  • Impact of Ali v. Ashcroft
  • 2003
  • Continuing Legal Education Program
  • Immigration Relief for Detained Aliens
  • 2003
  • Continuing Legal Education Program
  • Self Petitions under the Violence Against Women Act
  • 2002
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Attorney endorsements

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Michelle Bomberger
Immigration Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"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."
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Roxanne Eberle
Immigration Attorney | Jul 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Michele Carney
Immigration Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Bellevue Immigration Lawyer Karol Dezwager Brown
Karol Dezwager Brown
Immigration Attorney
Bellevue, WA
Licensed for 23 years
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