I am committed to providing thorough, compassionate, and comprehensive representation at every stage of a client's immigration process. I have significant experience in removal defense, appeals, asylum, family based applications for relatives in the United States and abroad, and in assisting crime victims.
Practice areas
12 years, 200 cases
11 years, 15 cases
11 years, 3 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 02/03/2021 |
Legal answers | 24 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Order of the Coif | UC Hastings College of the Law | 2008 |
Magna Cum Laude | UC Hastings College of the Law | 2008 |
Magna Cum Laude | University of San Diego | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Member/Owner | EC Immigration Law, PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Senior Associate Attorney | Gibbs Houston Pauw | 2010 - 2015 |
Legal Fellow | Center for Justice and International Law | 2009 - 2009 |
Fellow | Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | 2009 - 2010 |
Judicial Clerk | International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia | 2008 - 2008 |
Summer Associate | Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin | 2007 - 2007 |
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Legal Extern | United States District Court | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Literacy Source | Vice President of the Board | 2016 - Present |
Literacy Source | Board Member | 2014 - Present |
Literacy Source | Naturalization Liaison | 2011 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | Member | 2010 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Pro Bono Attorney | 2013 - 2014 |
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Immigrant Families Advocacy Project (IFAP) | Pro Bono Attorney | 2011 - 2016 |
UC Hastings Law Review | Articles Editor | 2007 - 2008 |
ABA Law Student Division | President | 2006 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Immigrant Family Advocacy Project CLE | Ethical Concerns in U Visa Representation | 2013 |
WSBA CLE | Immigration Law in the Family Context | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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UC Hastings College of The Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
University of San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Staff Meeting Presentation | Navigating Immigration Basics for the Homeless Population | 2016 |
Questions about Immigration and Citizenship? | Know Your Rights and the Benefits of FOIA | 2016 |
Immigration Informational | Services Available to Immigrant Families | 2016 |
Immigrant Families Advocacy Projects | Immigration Options for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence | 2013 |
WSBA Continuing Legal Education | Immigration Law for Non-Lawyers: Spotting the Issues | 2012 |
Seattle Central Community College | Immigration Law Overview | 2012 |
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Case name | Outcome |
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Victim of Trafficking | Client Granted T Visa |
Removal Defense Case | Approved |
AAO Appeal | Status approved |
Waiver and Consular Process | Waiver approved and successful consular process |
Family Petition and Adjustment of Status | Approved |
BIA Appeal | Case remanded to Immigration Court |
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Asylum | Asylum granted |
U Petition for Nonimmigrant Status | Petition approved and removal proceedings terminated. |
Cancellation of Removal for Non Permanent Resident | Granted |
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Tom Youngjohn, Litigation Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Hands down, she's the best practicing immigration litigator in the United States, current day.
Melody Young, Immigration Attorney on Dec 7, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
When I was a second year law student, Erin supervised my case with the student-led pro bono project, Immigrant Families Advocacy Project (IFAP). She was a fantastic supervisor and mentor, and I learned a lot from her. Erin is an attorney with incredible attention to detail. Her expertise in Immigration Law helped us navigate our client's complex narrative. Erin also offered helpful advice, training us to focus on critical details of events and to use precise language. I learned a lot from Erin what it means to be a compassionate and effective immigration attorney. Thanks to Erin's guidance and support, our client was granted her U-Visa petition. Anyone who has the privilege of working with Erin is lucky to have a strong advocate who not only understands your story but also understands what it takes to succeed in Immigration Law. It is with great pleasure that I endorse this lawyer.
Nicole Demmon, Immigration Attorney on Oct 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Cipolla is an experienced immigration attorney. She is my go-to when I need an immigration attorney referral.
Erin is an outstanding immigration attorney. She is passionate for her clients and works diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. She has successfully handled many cases with complicated legal issues. She's simply one of the best.
Devin Theriot-Orr, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Erin and I worked together for several years at Gibbs Houston Pauw, where she handled a variety of immigration matters, including a number of really complicated cases. She approaches each case with compassion and has a sharp analytical mind for dissecting even the most difficult case to locate relief options. Erin is a pleasure to work with and receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from her clients, who recognize both her skill as an attorney and her passion for and commitment to advancing and protecting the rights of immigrants. Highly recommended!
Neha Vyas, Immigration Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Erin is a hardworking and compassionate attorney. She is strategic, knowledgeable about immigration law, and has a good legal instinct. In addition to being fluent in Spanish, Erin has strong writing and communication skills. I would highly recommend Erin for her advocacy and ability to tackle challenging and complex cases.
Marina Grabchuk, Immigration Attorney on Sep 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Erin has exceptionally broad knowledge and experience in immigration law. She is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for her clients. She is very personable, a pleasure to work with, and is committed to helping people. Excellent immigration attorney!