Kripa Upadhyay

Kripa Upadhyay

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Redmond, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2459 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Location

Orbit Law, PLLC

2459 152nd Avenue NE, Redmond, WA, 98052

Orbit Law PLLC (By appointment only)

2226 Eastlake Ave E #71, `, Seattle, WA, 98102

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Kripa Upadhyay's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carlos and Theresa | April 24, 2015 | Immigration

Kripa is the best lawyer I´ve had.

We started our process in Mexico and we had to switch our process to be from within the U.S due to family issues. Kripa kept us very informed of the process, she was incredibly knowledgeable as well as everyone on her team. I am very pleased to say that I now have my residency approved for 10 ye...ars. When I apply for my citizenship I will definitely work with Kripa and her team again.

Posted by Lili | January 18, 2015 | Immigration

Fourtunate to meet this attorney

I am so fourtunate I met Kripa when my family was in need of sound legal advise and support. We were referred by a family friend who was happy with her service. She responded for our intial email right away and after hour. We met her the next day in her office to consult her with immigration and... citizenship matter was thrilled by the way she handled it. She asked as questions without intimidating us amd to our level. After she learned more about the case, she suggest we should meet with another atoerney. She made the call for us and explain the situation to him and made appointment for us to meet him. I am so greatful to meet her and to know her. I recommend her 100 times.

Posted by Lyndsey | November 11, 2014 | Immigration

Exceptional service.

I am so happy that I chose Kripa to represent me while applying for my Green Card. I experienced a few hiccups along the way (as a result of mix ups from the USCIS end) and It was wonderfully reassuring to have Kripa by my side, chasing the USCIS on my behalf and keeping me informed along the way. ... I found Kripa to be friendly, approachable, easy to get a hold of and quick to respond to emails / phone calls. Her office staff are extremely courteous and any messages were always passed on without fail. I researched many agencies before I decided to go with Kripa and hers was the only office to provide some information and advice up front without charging me a fee for a consultation. I have my green card now and it is all thanks to Kripa! I really could not have done it with out her! I can assure you that if you choose Kripa to represent you, you will be supported all the way!

Posted by James | March 18, 2014 | Immigration

She is an exceptional and skillful lawyer

I was having a hard time finding an immigration lawyer to help me with my political asylum case, all the other lawyers I came across disregarded my case and suggested other options. On the verge of my search for an immigration expert I was able to get a hold of kripa and she took my case. I met kri...pa and through her sharpness she was able to understand the complexities of my case. kripa prepared my case which took more than a year. It was not easy with such a long waiting period for my case to be heard in court but, kripa was very supportive and worked very hard to finalize the case. She kept me well informed and guided through the whole process. I was very comfortable and ready when my court date finally arrived, It was promising as my case was approved and now when I look back I am grateful and delightful of kripa, she helped me put my life on track and she is definately worthwhile. Thank you Kripa.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2014 | Immigration

2.5 out of 5 stars

To keep it short and sweet: not all experiences are the same, therefore not all reviews will be the same. In our time being represented by this immigration lawyer, we went through ups and downs -- of course, some of these ups and downs were beyond her control, namely the timing of our visa processing.... That said, there were some things within her control that did not go well, and upon asking questions we were given no clear answers or solid explanations of why these issues did occur. As such, we ended the client-lawyer relationship. This review was written with the intention of rating the lawyer-aspect of our experience. As a person, Kripa was nice and patient. She was willing to answer any and all questions we brought up to her, with few exceptions. Perhaps the issues we encountered were a 'one of', meaning anybody else considering this lawyer (or any past clients) will not/did encounter what we did. Reviews of any kind are subjective, as in reviews depend on an individual's experience. We are sharing ours, and while it differs from what other people have said, there should be room for each voice to be heard regardless of the positive or negative perspective it comes from.

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Kripa Upadhyay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Franco

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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Michael Stewart

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kripa is an excellent attorney who has helped me on several immigration matters that have come up in my cases. She consistently proves her vast knowledge of immigration law and is a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Aliya Alisheva

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alia Ahmed

Immigration lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kripa's expertise in immigration is unparalleled. She understands her client's needs in a way that few immigration attorneys can. With her dedication to customer service and her comprehensive approach to her legal work, it's no wonder Kripa's clients speak so highly of her. I highly endorse Kripa without reservation."

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Liya Djamilova

Immigration lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kripa is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in the area of immigration law in Seattle. She can explain a very complex topic for the client, she advocates her client's interests as her own and she truly cares fr the people she represents. I highly recommend her for family related, asylum and business immigration matters."

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Madhumeet Singh

Immigration lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kripa is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent recourse to not only other lawyers but to clients as well. I truly admire her and the efforts she puts into educating the community about their rights when it comes to immigration. She has taught me so much and I suspect others feel the same way. I've referred several clients to her and have received raving reviews from all of them. I highly recommend Kripa and the outstanding work she does."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Most Trusted Immigration Law Firm - Washington, Acquisition International- Global Mobility & Immigration Awards 2014

2011

Community Service Award, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Orbit Law, PLLC

2011 - Present

Owner/ Principal attorney, Orbit Law, PLLC

2008 - 2011

Associate, Carney & Marchi, P.S

Associations

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair of Programs

2014 - 2016

Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee

Member

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee

2012 - 2014

South Asian Bar Association of Washington

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Committee on Diversity of the Washington State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Citizenship day committee

Education

2007

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Northwest Immigration Law CLE

Tips and Strategies for a successful Investor Visa

2015

AILA Regional Conference

J-1 Visa: All You Need to Know About Waivers

2014

NW AILA Chapters Regional Conference

H-1B Techniques and Updates

2014

Immigration Law Fundamentals for Attorneys

Basics of Family Based Immigration

2013

Northwest AILA Chapter Conference

Preparing a Successful PERM/Labor certification Application

2012

Enhancing Your Skills for Practice in Municipal & District Courts Immigration Considerations for Misdemeanor Practice

Languages

Hindi

Urdu

Nepali

Spanish

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