Shannon M Underwood

Shannon M Underwood

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3815 Woodland Park Ave N #102, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 24 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Shannon Underwood

3815 Woodland Park Ave N #102, Seattle, WA, 98103

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31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Angeline | August 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

THE BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER IN WA

Ms. Shannon is an excellent lawyer who cares about her clients and works tirelessly to ensure the client receive what they deserve. When I went to Ms Shannon office for consultation, she was professional, knowledgeable and someone who is not afraid of a challenge. She reviewed my case and explained m...e the complexcity that I was facing, however she ensured me that there's a way for victory. I took a chance and hired her .Throughout my case journey,she helped me every steps, communicated every question I may have or don't understand. She provided her expertise any situation they might be some challenges and she was able to win every steps. Because of her, I finally can sleep peacefully and live my life like a normal person. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs an immigration lawyer, because she is the BEST!!

Posted by carlos | January 26, 2015 | Immigration

Unmarried child under 21 petition/ courts- Legal Permanent resident

Shannon M Underwood, She help me for 2 years in my immigration case even though her office is in Seattle Wa and I reside in California she still help me and my family with my case, good at her job with excellent experience a really helpful immigration attorney, she kept me on track on all immigration... laws and kept me update on my case. She takes her time to explain and detail what to expect, the people in her office are so great to work with, always on track really professional as well. Thanks to her experience and high performance and well knowledge, Shannon help me get out of a detention center and with my court, getting them terminated and receive my green card here in the u.s . I’m sooo Thankful I got to meet her, really recommends this loyal high performance immigration attorney.

Posted by Abe | February 14, 2014 | Immigration

Ms. Shannon Underwood is the best immigration attorney in Seattle, period.

I decided to engage a lawyer to process my naturalization application, as I'd a couple of negative items in the application, significant enough that I know a lot of applications are rejected because of those negatives. I interviewed a few lawyers. Ms. Underwood appeared to be honest and dedicated. Sh...e took over the case and I felt very much at ease immediately. She knows the law, runs an organized office, is honest and straightforward, and maintains a strategic focus on end result. It is important for the lawyer to run a organized office since they handle a lot of original documents as well as copies of important documents. I am very glad Ms Underwood represented me and I highly recommend this lawyer to everyone in need of quality representation in all immigration matters.

Posted by Andrew and Anna | January 21, 2014 | Immigration

Shannon, amazing immigration attorney!

Shannon has been an amazing guide through a very complicated process that we could not have managed without her expertise. Our case started due to a major misunderstanding between a relative and US customs. This snowballed in to multiple discussions and issues that Shannon helped us unravel and... sort through. She is tenacious in her resolve, always remains professional and gets the job done. From our very first conversation with Shannon onward, Shannon was professional, thoughtful, and confident in her knowledge of the facts and legal issues in the case which led to an excellent end result - our relative was out of detention center, had documents back and got a green card. The case occurred in Washington while we live in an different state which meant nearly all communications were through email or by phone and we didn’t meet in person until well in to our case. Nevertheless, we felt that our case was making progress and that we could contact Shannon at any time. We were greatly comforted by discussing all our available options as well as possible outcomes in the case. This meant we were always prepared for any outcome and Shannon was already prepped to begin the next step immediately following any action in the case. Only issues we ever encountered were usually not with Shannon, but her assistant who would reply to email chains forgetting to CC which was never major, but it could be an issue if you didn’t catch it right away. Again – fantastic experience with Shannon and would instantly recommend her to anyone needing an immigration attorney!

Posted by Angie | June 12, 2012 | Immigration

Client Review for Shannon Underwood

I had consulted several immigration lawyers in the Seattle area during a rather urgent and highly stressful time in my life regarding my husband's immigration status a few years ago. Each of them denied being able to help me but one lawyer gave me Shannon's name and number. I called her immediately a...nd she spent almost 30 minutes over the phone, listening to my concerns and providing possible options to address my husband's situation without hesitation when most of the other lawyers I spoke with required money upfront before even allowing me to finish. I met with her soon after that phone conversation and she was such a great source of comfort, speaking openly and honestly about my husband's situation and how she could help us. She clearly identified all involved fees and outlined a timeline of when I could expect events to occur. She spoke honestly at all times and informed me of all the possible outcomes, never once making promises she couldn't keep or providing me with false assurance. However at the same time, she preserved hope for a positive outcome. I knew from the moment I met her that she was a strong, passionate, and trustworthy professional. Over the 2+ years that she has represented my husband, she has proven to be just that and so much more! After having previously hired two other lawyers in Las Vegas who did little to help our case other than collect their fees for work they never did, we are so fortunate to have Shannon on our side! She gave us hope when many times we had little left! My husband and I were soon reunited after I first contacted Shannon and due to her hard work and dedication, we are still together today. She has been so amazing and restored our faith in the existance of honest, hardworking, passionate and dedicated attorneys who truly care for their clients. She was our faithful leader in such a convoluted and intimidating immigration court system that we were forced to navigate through. We could not have made it without her. I'm so thankful that I was given her name two years ago, there was a reason that things happened the way they did! We have and will continue to refer people to Shannon when they are in need of an immigration attorney and will no doubt continue to seek her services as needed in the future.

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Shannon M Underwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Julian

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. She is well respected by her colleagues."

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Alex Bates

Unknown lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tom Youngjohn

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon Underwood towers over the immigration legal community. An extraordinary lawyer."

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Roxanne Eberle

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is a top-notch immigration lawyer, particularly when it comes to deportation defense. if I or a family member were placed in detention, I'd want Shannon in my corner to help me."

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Monica Cary

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shannon is extremely competent. She is highly regarded among her peers and our mutual clients have expressed a high rate of satisfaction with her work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Ally for Justice, CAIR-WA

2016

2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2016

Top Women Attorney in Washington, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Women Attorney in Washington, Super Lawyers

2014

2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Women Attorney in Washington, Super Lawyers

2013

2013 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Women Attorney in Washington, Super Lawyers

2012

2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Women Attorney in Washington, Super Lawyers

2010

Pro Bono Work Having Greatest Impact, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Washington Chapter

2008

Excellent Volunteer Legal Advocacy, Eastside Legal Assistance Program

2007

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2006

Pro bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2005

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Washington for International Development

2009 - Present

Partner, Global Justice Law Group, PLLC

2016 - 2016

International Migration Law Consultant, IOM, Cairo

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Global Law Partners LLP

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Carol L. Edward & Associates, P.S.

2003 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Seifert Law Offices

2001 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Margaret C. Makar, P.C.

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter)

Member

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter)

Treasurer

2001 - 2002

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)

Member

Education

2001

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2018

SEED Week

Inequality in Immigration Law

2018

Equity Day

Immigration Law

2017

Family Law Basics Seminar

Family Law Issues in Immigration

2017

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Immigration Matters in Marriage, Separation, and Divorce

2017

DACA Know Your Rights Workshop

DACA Know Your Rights Workshop

2016

DACA Training

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Initial and Renewal Applications

2016

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter) CLE

Challenges in Immigration Court

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington chapter) Monthly Meeting

Paralegal Training and Tips for Removal Proceedings

2015

AILA NW Conference

Bond Matters

2013

WSBA Spotlight Program Immigration Law: Ethics Issues

2013

Immigration 101: An Intro to Immigration Practice Permanent (immigrant) visas

2013

Immigration 101: An intro to immigration practice Citizenship and Naturalization

2013

Immigration 101: An Intro to Immigration Practice Broad Bases of Legal Immigration

2012

Eastside Legal Assistance Program CLE

Applying for Lawful Permanent Residency

2012

AILA NW Conference

Removal Defense and Motions Practice

2009

June AILA WA CLE

How Marriage, Separation, and Divorce Can Affect our Clients: Priority Dates, Adjustment of Status, and Naturalization

2007

ILW.com Teleconference

Adjustment of Status: A 360 Degree View: Adjustment in Removal Proceedings

2007

Eastside Empowerment Group Event

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

2007

AILA National Teleconference

Employment-Based Immigrant Visas for Newer Practitioners: A Broad Overview of Assessing, Preparing, and Filing an EB Case

2007

AILA National Conference

Family Issues in Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visas

2006

Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

Family Relationships

2006

Eastside Empowerment Group Event

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

2006

AILA National Conference

Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

2005

Eastside Empowerment Group Event

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

Publications

2007

Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook Should I Stay or Should I Go?

2006

AILA Dispatch Touring an Immigration Related Facility

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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