Brandon S. Gillin

Brandon S. Gillin

4.8
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lynnwood, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

19910 50th Ave. W., Suite 205, Lynnwood, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

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Gillin Law Group, PLLC

19910 50th Ave. W., Suite 205, Lynnwood, WA, 98036

Gillin Law Group, PLLC

15 Palouse St., Suite 103, Wenatchee, WA, 98801

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Brandon S. Gillin's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

There's a reason for his perfect rating.

I talked to few lawyers over the phone before determining to hire Brandon. He will walkthrough your questions and he follows up the next business. I don't think i remember getting an answer any later than that, except for Holidays. It was a long two year run, but it was comforting having his expe...rtise that no amount of googling could help. Definitely will hire again/recommend when i take my citizenship test. I learned it's best to get it right the first time.

Posted by Charlotte | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best

I will feel forever grateful for Brandon. We hired him for my husbands immigration process. He was very straightforward but also supportive during the 2 year stressful process. Most importantly, he was extremely accurate with paperwork and advice. He always seemed genuine and happy to see us and hear... from us even from me (kind of needy client.) My brother in law is also using him as his lawyer for his immigration case. Thanks Brandon

Posted by Michelle Consul Ventus | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fiancé Visa

Nobody could have handled the job any better than how Atty. Gillin did it! From the very beginning, he was very accommodating and thorough in explaining what to expect in the process. My then fiancé filed a petition in February 2019, and to our surprise, we got the green light from Department of Hom...eland Security that the petition had already been approved - - - just after 4 months the application had been filed!!! Since we got the approval, I proceeded in completing the requirements so my interview with US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, could be scheduled. Atty. Gillin guided me every step of the way to ensure that the documents I would be submitting for my interview were comprehensive and accurate. As expected, I got the Consul's sweetest line "Congratulations! Welcome to America!" After everything I needed to fix with my work, I flew to Seattle on November 23, 2019. Three weeks thereafter, my fiance and I got married at a Catholic Church. My husband and I went to Atty. Gillin's office to thank him personally. We dropped by without notice, and despite his seemingly hectic schedule, he was gracious of his time to meet us. He was generous enough also to tell me briefly the next step e.g. Apply for Change of Status to get a green card. For immigration matters, I highly recommend Atty. Brandon Gillin - a brilliant and credible lawyer! Thank you.

Posted by Malti | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Laywer

My mother and I hired Brandon to help with her immigration to the US. We were extremely pleased with his service and attention to detail with my mother's application. He always answered are phone calls, and emails in a timely manner. His Assistant Abby is great too. We highly recommend Brandon, a...nd the Genesis law firm and will use their services in the future if needed.

Posted by Daniel, Elisa & Fanya | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hardworking & Reliable attorney!!

It was a pleasure to have Brandon as our lawyer. He's helped us through our case by working hard and doing so out of his compassion. We are very pleased with how knowledgable and respectful he was towards our situation. Brandon has been our lawyer for almost 3 years and he was able to help us get thr...ough our very tough case; there wasn't a second where we as a family felt as though we couldn't count on Brandon. Throughout those years, he helped us prepare and fill out paperwork that was necessary to our case, and he was very persistent with letting us know if anything happens. Our case was one that was definitely not easy, it was extremely hard for us as a family, and I'm sure it was just as hard for Brandon. But he never gave up and continued to work with diligence to successfully get us our permanent residence here in the US. I highly recommend Brandon as your Immigration lawyer!

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Brandon S. Gillin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Samuel Darling

Immigration lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Brandon. He's fully dedicated his practice to immigration law, understands international matters, and has the academic strength to outperform other lawyers."

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David Bentsen

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Other

"I had the privilege of working with Brandon during a volunteer legal clinic regarding immigration matters. He is thoughtful and detail-oriented. I endorse this lawyer."

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Irang Kim

Immigration lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"It was a true privilege to work with Mr. Gillin. He is deeply respected in the field—honest, intelligent, hardworking, and above all, a genuinely kind and compassionate person. He combines extensive legal knowledge with dedication to his clients. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney committed to his clients' best interests."

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Justin Alt

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"Brandon is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. He is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."

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Ramesh Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jenna Wolfe

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Brandon is a dedicated advisor with a great depth of knowledge and experience in immigration."

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David Altman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gillin is a well-respected Immigration attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Gillin is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Gillin to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Gillin. His postings on AVVO provide proof of his knowledge of immigration law."

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Andrew Clopman

Immigration lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brandon since 2008 and he has extensive experience relating to matters with China."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mathew Purcell

Immigration lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Brandon for the better part of a decade and watched his foreign experiences shape and transform him into what I believe is the perfect match for any type of law. Brandon's travel experiences and cultural sensitivities bring a unique set of values to table when practicing law and I would not hesitate to refer anyone his way."

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Jeffrey Traylor

General practice lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Brandon for a great many years and I find him to be an honorable man. He possesses an excellent legal mind and I would not hesitate to refer a Washington client to him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Top Marks for Chinese Law, Vermont Law School

2009

Top Marks for Appellate Advocacy, Vermont Law School

2007

Friendship Award, Nanjing University of Finance & Economics

2006

Excellence in Service Award, Literacy Americorps

1999

3rd place: The Apple Leaf web site, Journalism Education Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Gillin Law Group, PLLC

2012 - 2020

Attorney, Genesis Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Vice-Chair, Law Practice and Technology Committee

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Volunteer attorney

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

One America / Citizenship Day

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2010

Vermont Journal of Environmental Law

Head Notes Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Termination of Removal Proceedings

I-601 Waiver

Approved.

O-1 for Software Developer

Approved in 5 days.

Green Card for Asylee

Approved

Green Card for Visa Overstay

Dismissal of Fraud/Misrepresentation Charge

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Education

2011

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Western Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Immigration Definitions

Immigration

2017

DACA Renewal Clinic and Q&A DACA Renewals

2017

DACA Forum DACA Renewals

2016

7 Keys to Managing the 21st Century Practice Alternative Law Firm Models for the Small Practice

2015

Presentation at Lynnwood Public Library

National Interest Waivers for Physicians

2013

Immigration Law Issues CLE Waivers of Inadmissibility

2013

Chinese Community in Snohomish County - Immigration Law Seminar Series

New Developments in Immigration Law: EB-5 Investor Visas

2010

USAID Fellowship: U.S.-China Partnership for Environmental Law at Vermont Law School

Environmental Law in China: Garbage Generation and Collection

Publications

Languages

English

Mandarin

Vietnamese

Thai

Lao

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