Larry F Chin

Larry F Chin

4.7
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

119 1st Avenue South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Julian & Chin, LLP

119 1st Avenue South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Larry F Chin's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Fanuel | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Poor communicator

Please do not hire Larry chin, I hired him for my son's assylum appeal case, I had a very hard time to get hold of him after he collected his fees. I called him several times for any updates, but he never returned my calls. Finally he told me that the case got denied and he had emailed me a copy of t...he Coourty decision. It was already too for another appeal. I felt I was betrayed and treated badly.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Couple looking to get Green Card

I chose Larry because when I called his office he answered and he was able to give me details and options on the phone before the actual consultation in his office. He was considerate enough to work with us on our tight budget. The only thing that made it frustrating at times was the communication vi...a email because sometimes I would only get emails that my husband wanted to be included in so we would have to forward eachother the missing pieces. The wait for our interview to be scheduled was very long but that was not Larry's fault. Larry was able to juggle our case and others by having his partner fill in on the day of the interview which we appreciated very much. Larry made it possible for us to obtain that green card even though we were a mix of emotions throughout this long legal process. It was a long journey and we are glad we had Larry on our side.

Posted by Leo | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thorough, caring and knowledgeable attorney

Larry has been assisting me, my friends and companies I recommended to him on multiple immigration issues, from F-1, H1B, OPT, STEM extension to greencard application. He has always shown patience in listening to the unique circumstances of each case, and provided the most conservative (being conserv...ative with the USCIS is a great thing) and best pathways for each scenario. Immigration issues are painful and arduous processes, where people, including myself, can feel really powerless and hopeless. Larry, with his expertise and patience, is an assuring voice in the sagas and I am glad that I retained him. He is a man of utmost integrity, unlike some immigration attorneys out there. I would highly recommend Larry to anyone needing to go through any kind of legitimate immigration issues.

Posted by cmn | February 17, 2009 | Immigration

Honest and very professional attorney

I started my attorney search to do a naturalization application by picking 4-5 attorneys on Avvo. When I met with Larry I knew he was the guy. He spent over 45 unhurried minutes with me explaining everything and strategy, without collecting a single dime or trying to pitch me. When I eventually si...gned on, he offered a very fair fixed price, which included representation at the interview with CIS. Not only that, Larry even ate the credit card surcharge on the CIS fee, so that I could pay the entire thing by credit card and we would still have a check so I could know when CIS took my money. How many lawyers do you know that extend you credit at the initial consultation!! :) Throughout the process, Larry would always answer email in a reasonable time. Agree with prior reviewer about him being conservative. But I deducted one point on "Knowledgeable" because Larry didn't know about a minor form that could have caused a delay if CIS had asked for it (fortunately they didn't).

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Larry F Chin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joann Pheasant

Immigration lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry Chin is one of the best lawyers I know. He is extraordinarily smart, thoughtful, and thorough. His ethical standards are as high as they come. I highly recommend Mr. Chin as an Immigration Attorney."

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Thomas Coe

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing criminal defense for twenty years and regularly represent non-citizen clients. To optimize the ability for these non-citizen clients to remain in the United States and achieve legal status, I routinely consult with Mr. Chin. After concluding the criminal justice proceedings for these clients, I always refer them to Mr. Chin to ensure they maximize their chances to remain in the United States and achieve legal status. Mr. Chin brings knowledgeable, thorough and dedicated representation to the table for all his clients."

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Kristi Wells

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Larry over the years for immigration issues. He is a highly capable attorney who analyzes the issues thoroughly and works diligently to achieve positive resolutions. I endorse him enthusiastically."

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Peter Hurtado

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Larry is a leader in our field and is highly respected among judges, officials and other immigration attorneys. Larry's work is of the highest quality."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Julian & Chin, LLP

1999 - 2001

Attorney/Contract, Law Office of Larry F. Chin

1999 - 1999

Associate Attorney, Levitt & Needleman, PC

1998 - 1998

Contract Lawyer, Stephen Jefferies and Associates

Associations

2011 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vice-Chair

1999 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

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Education

1997

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Immigration Law Fundamentals

Immigration Law

2008

NW Regional Immigration Conference

Immigration Court 101

Languages

Spanish

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