Devin T Theriot-Orr

Devin T Theriot-Orr

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Kent, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Appeals, Litigation

20415 72nd Avenue S, Suite 400, Kent, WA

About Devin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

Immigration representation before the USCIS, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review, as well as in the federal courts.

23 years | 150 cases

60%
Appeals 20%

23 years | 30 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Federal court litigation

23 years | 15 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Open Sky Law, PLLC

20415 72nd Avenue S, Suite 400, Kent, WA, 98032

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5.0 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 33 reviews | Immigration

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Immigration Attorney

Devin guided my spouse and me through the long and winding Adjustment of Status journey. His expertise, patience, and compassion exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Devin to anyone who needs help with immigration questions and cases.

Posted by Ali A. | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional Service, Good outcome

Mr. Devin was the third lawyer I had. I was not satisfied with the first two so I chose Mr. Devin based on a recommendation. I originally had an asylum case that was stuck at USCIS for 2 years after the interview. I reached out to Mr. Devin based on a friend's recommendation, asking him to help me no...t in the asylum case but to file a J1 2-years home residency waiver (since I was giving up on the asylum). His initial strategy was well-though: first request a FOIA on the asylum case to know exactly what is going on there, and then to submit a J1 waiver request in order to pressure USCIS to move the asylum case a bit. And this is exactly what happened: few months after we filed the J1 waiver the asylum office contacted us to do some work on that case, and the file moved. Eventually I got the asylum case approved, so I couldn't be happier. I also want to note that Mr. Devin's fees are very reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Asylum Case Approved -- Exceptional Experience!

Devin is a very personable, caring and brilliant attorney. He genuinely cared about my case, listened to my concerns and followed up with appeals and various communications with USCIS in a timely and succinct manner. He helped me navigate through the immigration nuances and was patient, thorough and ...always available to answer my legal questions and concerns. He strived to give me the most accurate information available and the necessary guidance that resulted in my case approval. I would always recommend him to any friend or family member that needs any immigration help and will trust that they would receive a top-notch service just like I did.

Posted by Adriana | October 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best decision

We are so happy with how Devin helped us with our immigration case. When I first researched how to do it on my own, I was entirely overwhelmed by the process. Hiring Devin gave us clarity, comfort, and a huge weight off our shoulders knowing he was behind us every step of the way. He knew all the rul...es we were not privy to and acted as our bulldog when problems arose with processing. So, so grateful!

Posted by Teresa | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

First class service!!!

Devin and his firm was recommended to us by another lawyer who flat out told us our case had no hope. Once Devin took our case, we were treated with utmost respect and professionalism. He made no promises but he also worked hard and was very timely with his actions. He had an open communication with ...us the whole time. He really listened to our needs and concerns. In the end, what was supposed to take 6-8 years to complete was accomplished in about 3 months! We are very happy with his service and highly impressed with his competence. We highly recommend him for legal immigration needs.

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Devin T Theriot-Orr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Minda Thorward

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Devin is absolutely brilliant, and one of the kindest people you will ever meet. We are currently working on a few matters together and I am continually amazed at the depth of his knowledge, as well as his ability to untangle even the most complicated legal issues, and find solutions where other attorneys could not. He is one of the most well-respected lawyers in the Washington Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and with good reason. I cannot recommend him enough."

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Tom Youngjohn

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not merely an extraordinary immigration attorney, but a pillar of the immigration bar."

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Erin Cipolla

Litigation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"In hiring Devin a client is not only getting the services of an extremely bright mind in the immigration legal field, he also has the benefit of working with a kind, creative, and zealous advocate. I have been Devin's colleague for five years: he comes to work everyday with his clients' best interests in mind and is committed to exhausting every option on their behalf. I wholeheartedly recommend his services."

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Alma David

Immigration lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Devin has earned a reputation among the local and also national immigration law community for being a formidable litigator, who is unafraid to take on complex cases and see them through to a successful outcome with skill, diligence, and compassion. He is competent, intelligent, warm, and humble - a rare combination."

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Kathryn Woods

Immigration lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked together with Devin during my time at Gibbs, Houston, Pauw. Devin is a committed, intelligent and compassionate attorney. He was also a wonderful mentor. I fully endorse this lawyer; if I had an immigration issue, he is the first person I would go to."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Shareholder, Open Sky Law, PLLC

2011 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Seattle University School of Law

2015 - 2019

Principal, Sunbird Law, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Senior Attorney, Gibbs Houston Pauw

2008 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Gibbs Houston Pauw

2003 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Smith & Goodfriend, P.S.

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

National Immigration Project

Member

2012 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Amicus Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Medina-Lara v. Holder, 771 F.3d 1106 (9th Cir. 2014)

Petition for Review Granted

Afato v. Clinton, 2010 U.S. Dist LEXIS 53973, No. 10-0060-FCD (E.D. Cal. 2010)

Waiver approved

Siddiqui v. Holder, 670 F.3d 736 (7th Cir. 2012)

Adverse USCIS decision reversed

Abdur-Rahman v. Napolitano, 814 F. Supp. 2d 1087 (W.D. Wash. 2010), 814 F. Supp. 2d 1098 (2011)

Adverse USCIS decisions reversed

Baca v. Holder

Petition for Review Granted

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Education

2003

University of Washington School of Law

JD

1997

Oberlin College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

AILA Washington Monthly Meeting

How to litigate a Habeas Corpus case

2015

AILA NW Regional Conference

Criminal Convictions and Removal Proceedings

2015

AILA Annual Conference

The Record on Appeal

2014

CrimImmigration 101

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

2014

CrimImmigration 101

Immigration 101

2014

AILA NW Regional Conference

Advanced Issues in Naturalization and Citizenship

2014

AILA Fall Conference

Dealing with Difficult Judges and Trial Attorneys

2014

AILA Annual Conference

The Art of Getting Paid After Federal Court Victory

2013

AILA NW Regional Conference

9th Circuit and BIA Updates

2013

AILA Annual Conference

Use of False Documents: How they Complicate a Case

2012

AILA NW Regional Conference

Federal Court Litigation in Business Cases

2012

AILA Annual Conference

Attorneys’ Fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act

2011

AILA Washington Monthly Meeting

9th Circuit and BIA Updates

2011

AILA NW Fall Conference

Handling Denied Cases in Business Immigration

Publications

2015

AILA Annual Conference Materials Practice Pointers: The Record on Appeal

2014

AILA Annual Conference Materials Practice Pointers: EAJA

2013

AILA Annual Conference Materials Practice Advisory: Use of False Documents

2012

AILA Annual Conference Materials Practice Pointers: EAJA

Languages

English

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