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Janet Holste Cheetham
About Janet
Biography
Janet is one of the most experienced Seattle immigration lawyers and has practiced exclusively in the area of immigration and nationality law since 1981. She serves as Chair of the Immigration Group. She represents and advises businesses and individual clients on all aspects of immigration matters. Janet has extensive experience in processing E-1 treaty trader, E-2 treaty investor, F-1 students, H-1B professionals, H-2B temporary workers, K-1 fiancé, K-3 U.S. citizens and L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrant visas. She processes immigrant visas involving marriage and adoption petitions, citizenship petitions, labor certifications under the PERM regulations, employment based petitions, EB-2 and EB-3. Janet is also able to file relative cases under the new DOMA decision for LGBT couples.
Janet represents clients in a broad range of industries including fisheries, marine, freight forwarding, computer technology, banking, real estate, import-export, and forestry. She also advises corporate clients on employee sanctions, I-9 and E-verify issues. Janet was selected to be Special Assistant for the State of Washington's immigration matters.
Janet does not provide deportation and criminal related immigration services but is happy to provide referrals to those in need.
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Licensed in Washington for 36 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
401 Union Street, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Janet Holste Cheetham's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by David Jennings | January 30, 2020 | Immigration
Poor service
We attempted going to Janet for some immigration issues. We had a call in which she promised multiple follow-up next steps with a target week to have meetings. We flew people in for meeting to have her cancel in 11th hour. I found her and her staff completely inconsiderate of our time and money getti...
Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2016
Green card trough marriage.
I don't understand how can people give her 5 stars!! This lawyer is really bad. We had to do all the paperwork with my wife, and we had one mistake in all my paperwork and the paralegal who checked the paperwork couldn't catch that, so the documents had to be fixed and send it back. We agree to how...
Janet Cheetham
Replied last November 12, 2016Given this is an anonymous review, and without additional information, I cannot speak specifically to this person’s concerns, nor can I even confirm that I actually represented them. However, I can say that I have never over charged a client as is outlined in this complaint. I would ask that those perusing Avvo and reading this review consider my 35 years of distinguished practice in the field of immigration law, my service as Chair of my law firm’s Immigration practice group, and the many other ways I’ve been recognized for my professionalism and ethical practice of law. I would also encourage those seeking legal counsel to consider all of my other reviews, which have resulted in a 10 out of 10 rating on Avvo. I take great pride in my work and value my relationships with clients, as these 5-star reviews show.
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2013 | Immigration
Janet is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney.
I went to Janet with my immigration issue (L1-H1) which needed immediate attention. She was responsive, patient and truly empathized with me. The problem I had was not as grave but rather unusual and she made sure that all my doubts were addressed. She was very patient with me and never failed to ans...
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2009 | Adoption
Hanet Cheetham has an excellent knowledge base and offers enthusiastic helpfulness.
Janet has been working with a case of mine for over two years while we waited for an adoption to be finalized. She referred us to appropriate professionals when necessary and, during this time, she prepared all the documents, lined up all the information, and pushed this case forward in a very effec...
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Immigration
Could not have found a better attorney, and a more patient and compassionate person. I'm forever grateful!
My son's case was very different and complicated. Janet researched and moved forward timely and perfectly, and was so patient and respectful of my endless questions and concerns. She was positive and real. No empty promises! Janet delivered and facilitated my dream to come true for my son. I hi...
Janet Holste Cheetham's Lawyer Endorsements
"Not merely a pillar of the immigration bar, but an extraordinary immigration attorney."
"Janet Cheetham is one of the premier immigration attorneys in the Pacific Northwest, and indeed, in the country. Not only is she one of the top experts in our field, but she is very good with clients. I know. She helped obtain a visa for one of my relatives who works for a major corporate client of Janet's."
Marsha Mavunkel
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Seattle's Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Magazine
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Leading Practicioner, Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2015
#1 for Immigration, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2014
Seattle's Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Leading Practicioner, Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2014
#1 for Immigration, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
2013
Seattle's Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Magazine
2013
Leading Practicioner, Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Leading Practicioner, Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2012
Seattle's Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Washington State, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Recognition, Best Lawyers In America
2009
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Washington State, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Recognition, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Recognition, International Who's Who of Immigration Lawyers
2004
Recognition,
2004
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Recognition, Who's Who International Corporate Immigration Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2001
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1999
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1998
Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Member, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Associations
Federal Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Education
1980
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Texas
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Washington State Bar Association
Immigration Institute
2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference
NAFTA & TN Issues
2005
Unknown
Employer Compliance for Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
2004
Unknown
Navigating the Smart Border
2004
American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference
Consular Issues
2003
Unknown
Hot Topics on Immigration
2003
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
Consular vs. Adjustment
2002
Criminal Immigration Law Seminar
Ethics in the Legal Profession
2002
AC21/Issues for Employment-Based Workers," American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
AC21/Issues for Employment-Based Workers
2002
2002 Northwest Regional Immigration Seminar
The Client Hokey Pokey - Starting Out on the Right Foot
2001
American Immigration Lawyers Association 2001 National Conference
A World Without Labor Certifications
Publications
2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Immigration Practice & Procedure Under the North American Free Trade Agreement
2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Reality of Business Immigration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers