Olia Mikhaila Catala

Olia Mikhaila Catala

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Redmond, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

4050 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA

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17 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Catala Immigration, PLLC

4050 148th Ave NE, Redmond, WA, 98052

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Olia Mikhaila Catala's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matthew | May 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Compassionate and helpful

I hired Olia to help me lift the conditions off my CR1 green card as a self-petitioner after I had been in an abusive relationship and did not want to involve my US spouse in the process. I found Olia to be extremely helpful when guiding me through the paperwork and explaining what waivers USCIS offe...r when you are unable to have your spouse come to the interview. In my case, she explained that the "subject to extreme cruelty" waiver would be the best. She was also understanding and compassionate that I was in a stressful position trying to lift the conditions, but she helped to keep me focused on the task at hand and gave me detailed guidance on thinking outside the box in terms of what evidence USCIS would be looking for, and what to include in my personal declaration. I also found to be her excellent value for money in terms of the attention and services she dedicated to my case. Ultimately, I was able to successfully lift the conditions off my residency and extend it to permanent residency. I highly recommend Olia's services if you have found yourself in a difficult position when trying to lift your conditions and are looking for extra support during this process.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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I highly recommend her. She helped to get my EAD card. She is easily reachable and she keeps you updated with your application status.

Posted by Luis | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Very professional

Catala was an excellent help. She gave us options and aid that no one else has, and was always professional about everything. Taking her work seriously and reaching out to my family, we appreciate everything she has done for us and are extremely grateful for her honesty and dependency.

Posted by Mariya | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great job! Result achieved (change of status).

I‘m very pleased. Result achieved (change of status). I recommend and appeal again. 1. Responsible (reflected in the quality of the preparation of documents and in the process) 2. During and always answer and call back. 3. Great price 4. Great office and parking. 5. Lawyers speak at least... three languages ​​(English, Russian, Spanish). They can translate documents and this simplifies negotiations. 6. Know and double-check current information. 7. Very pleasant in communication, only positive impressions remained.

Posted by Eunice | July 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Jose & Eunice

On May 4th my husband was detained by ICE during one of his check-in appointments. That day an ICE officer told me that they were going to transfer my husband to the Tacoma detention center. When I got home I started to look for an immigration lawyer, i can’t remember how many different lawyers I ca...lled but only a few were experts in immigration. when I contacted catalamarques law, I felt relived because something inside me told me this was the right people to work with, they started working on my husbands case right away, they worked so hard and they put so much effort in to his case. They are so fast at replying my emails and the communication with them was just what i was hopping it would be. It was the most stressful but at the same time successful 2 months of my life. But finally thank God for putting the right and hard working lawyers to fight for my husbands case. I am so thankful that this whole process is heading the right direction. I really like how this two ladies do their job. I would deffenetly recomment Olia & Angelina to friends and families and if I ever need an immigration lawyer in the future I will deffenetly go to them again. In fact I have already hand their phone number to a friend who asked me for an immigration lawyer.. Thank you both !

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Olia Mikhaila Catala's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Catala. Attorney Catala is an experienced immigration lawyer. She consistently provides thoughtful and useful answers at the avvo forum."

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Sean Molnar

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Omar Vargas

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ksenia Maiorova

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Mordekhov

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Catala is a capable and experienced immigration lawyer and I refer my clients to her with no hesitation."

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Fatima Dilek

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Olia is a hard worker, caring, and highly intelligent. I trust her with any immigration needs and highly recommend her."

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Ken Tsiprin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Vaknin

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this attorney. Olia’s clients are fortunate to have her as counsel."

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Angelina Marques

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Olia is a dedicated attorney and strong advocate for her clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Pavel Kleyner

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Olia is an excellent immigration attorney. Very professional and knowledgeable."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Achievement, American Jewish Committee

2020

Top Contributor, Avvo

2008

Academic Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

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

Associations

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2021

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Deportation Case

Motion to Reopen Granted

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Education

2008

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Washington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

WSBA

Immigration

2021

The Latest Changes in Immigration Law Affect Us All!

Immigration

2021

Recent and Important Changes to Immigration Law

Immigration Policies

2021

Not in our house

Immigrant rights

Publications

2018

Catala Marques Law Video Blogs

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

English

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