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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Location

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 anonymous | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great green card experience

Brandon was very helpful throughout the process of applying for and receiving my spouse's green card. He gave detailed instructions and good quality advice regarding do's and don'ts, as well as how to prepare for our in-person interview with USCIS. He was also flexible with our busy schedules and m...ade it easy to chat with him via email and conference calls, rather than requiring in-person meetings at his office. Once we had the interview and my spouse was approved, we received the welcome letter and green card even faster than Brandon had suggested. It was great to have our expectations exceeded.

Posted by Teresa | July 31, 2015 | Immigration

Green card

I widely recommend Brandon as an immigration attorney. During all the process in order to get my green card through the K1 visa, he was very organized and very professional, he answered all my questions in a timely and efficient manner. Brandon is definitely an experienced lawyer who can be trusted w...ith your immigration case. I am very grateful for all his help!

Posted by Valri | February 27, 2015 | Immigration

US CItizenhip

My US citizenship/naturalization was received on Feb. 24, 2015 due to Brandon knowing exactly what was needed for the application. Letters, legal documents, bank statements, doctors notes and pay stubs. He sat with me during my interview and was the pillar I needed. I highly recommend Brandon to anyo...ne!

Posted by Kelly | January 26, 2015 | Immigration

Complicated immigration issue

I retained Mr Gillin to help me sort out my very complicated immigration problems. My case was unusual in that it centred around the fact that I was wrongly advised by an immigration officer at USCIS. Although the end result was not favourable for me, Mr Gillin did everything he could to try to g...et positive result. He is the definition of professionalism. Mr Gillin ensured that I fully understood what was happening and what my options were. He responded very quickly to any questions or queries and was very approachable. I would recommend Mr Gillin to anyone needing assistance with immigration problems.

Posted by Steve | October 31, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent representation

When my foreign fiancee and I decided we'd like to marry we consulted with Brandon Gillin. After his clear and detailed explanation of the law and immigration process we retained Brandon as our attorney to help us through the complex processes and represent us with the US Citizenship and Immigration ...Services here in Seattle. We highly recommend Brandon as a friendly and experienced immigration attorney familiar with every detail of the process. We recommend that anyone finds themselves in our situation, or is considering immigration, consult with Brandon. Our consultation was free and the fee very reasonable (in our case a flat fee that covered the entire process beginning to end). We were well prepared for the USCIS interview and my wife was granted her green card at the interview...thanks to Brandon.

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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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