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Olia Catala’s compassion for immigrants, and understanding of their struggle was the force that pushed her to ultimately make immigration law her career. Olia was a refugee herself when she immigrated to the United States in 1989. Her drive for justice, and love of cultures make her an exceptional immigration attorney who is devoted to helping clients make United States their home. Olia Catala graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2008, and has practiced as an attorney in WA State since 2009. Her past legal experience included representing clients in a wide range of issues such as Personal Injury, DUI Convictions, Labor & Industries Disputes, and of course, Immigration. As an immigration attorney, Olia has represented clients in immigration court in their removal proceedings, and has taken on countless family based immigration cases. She brings her knowledge of all these different areas as well as her sensitivity to diverse customs and cultures to Catala Marques.
Olia has a long history of community engagements and has assisted as a volunteer attorney with Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC), and Bellevue Neighborhood Mediation Program. She currently provides pro bono legal assistance at El Centro De la Raza’s legal clinic and the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP). A first generation Immigrant from Ukraine, Olia is fluent in English, Russian and Ukrainian. Olia enjoys spending time with her young son and husband.
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4050 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052
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Posted by Nora | April 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Olia did an amazing job with my immigration file that was taking way too Long to process. Olia took care of my file and was able to successfully get me to the next step of my immigration. I highly recommend her. Olia is very friendly, responsive, professional and very attentive to details I would hi...
Posted by Graciela | November 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Olia a few months ago when I received an RFA, she spent many sleepless nights trying to put together a comprehensive package for the USCIS which they approved within a month I received an answer that they had scheduled my interview with the consulate in Ciudad Juarez the appointment was in O...
Posted by Francesca | November 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Olia is a genuine sincere person. Not only acting as our lawyer but also a friend to talk to when our case got bumpy along the road. She is not only perform professionally and meticulously but are also very approachable as people. Her depth knowledge and passion to help is the key point to win any im...
Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My family is very grateful for the help of lawyer Olia in the immigration process. She represented me in my asylum case in the USA. Her professionalism, deep knowledge, and friendly attitude made the whole process significantly smoother and less stressful. Thanks to her meticulous work and determinat...
Posted by Oral | August 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Olia and her team are amazing and provide the best immigration services. I highly, highly recommend her. I have been with Olia for over a year and Olia she have been very resilient, friendly, resourceful, responsive, knowledgeable and professional throughout my immigration journey. Thank you Olia
"I endorse attorney Catala. Attorney Catala is an experienced immigration lawyer. She consistently provides thoughtful and useful answers at the avvo forum."
"As a fellow attorney in the immigration practice community, I have known Olia to be an outstandingly knowledgeable and thorough attorney. Moreover, she is incredibly compassionate and empathetic. She truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly to provide them the best results possible. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"Olia is a trustworthy immigration attorney in Washington. She and I are in a network that is constantly assisting eachother with the everchanging laws. Please contact her for all your immigration needs."
"As a fellow immigration attorney, I have no hesitation to endorse Ms. Catala for her knowledgeable and diligent representation of clients in this highly complex area of law."
"Ms. Catala is a capable and experienced immigration lawyer and I refer my clients to her with no hesitation."
"Olia is a hard worker, caring, and highly intelligent. I trust her with any immigration needs and highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Olia is an excellent immigration attorney. Very professional and knowledgeable."
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2021
Achievement, American Jewish Committee
2020
Top Contributor, Avvo
2008
Academic Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law
2021 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Catala Immigration, PLLC
2015 - Present
Attorney, Catala Marques PLLC
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Orbit Law
2013 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Kleyner Law Offices
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2021
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Motion to Reopen Granted
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
Immigration
2021
Immigration
2021
Immigration Policies
2021
Immigrant rights
2018
Russian
Ukrainian
English
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