Manuel Francisco Rios III

Manuel Francisco Rios III

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

811 1st Ave Ste 340, Seattle, WA

About Manuel

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Complex removal (deportation) cases; immigration cases involving criminal issues, fraud, and/or misrepresentation.

11 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

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Location

Rios Immigration Defense, P.S.

811 1st Ave Ste 340, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Manuel Francisco Rios III's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Lorena Cervantes and Secundino garcia | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Green card

Manuel ríos is an excellent lawyer.very professional.mi case lasted almost 5years .even during the pandemic they always answer the phone and and resolved mis Doubts.mariam alnassim who collaborate whit him was very professional too.thanks all the team.we are very appreciated

Posted by anonymous | May 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

LIED AND CHEATED ME OFF FROM A WINNING CASE

This goes back years from today he thought I wouldn’t have the money to pay him and I was going to win my case because a couple years later an immigration officer told me so. This attorney told me I had lost my case and he needed me to kay him up front or there was not much he would be able to do. If... he would have done his job and had been busy and not assumed he would not gotten paid I would have highly recommended him. It’s sad to see how some people knowing the law don’t help as they should but rather take advantage of their knowledge. Any how As above so below.

Posted by Cassio Jacomossi | July 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

life in a storm

I cannot express my immense gratitude and relief as I write this review for Rios Immigration Defense. From the moment I walked through their doors, I knew I was in the hands of exceptional legal professionals who genuinely cared about me and my case. If there were a way to give them more than five st...ars, I would do it without hesitation. My journey with Rios Immigration Defense began during one of the most challenging times of my life. I was facing a legal battle that seemed daunting and overwhelming, and I was unsure of how I would ever get through it. However, from my first meeting with my attorney, Manuel Rios, I felt a glimmer of hope. Their compassion, attentiveness, and genuine concern for my well-being were evident from the start, I must admit that there were moments when I felt discouraged, but Rios Immigration defense was always there to provide support and encouragement. Their expertise in the legal field was awe-inspiring, and it was clear that they were not only highly knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about fighting for justice. Every step of the way Rios Immigration Defense demonstrated exceptional professionalism and communication. I was kept well informed about the progress of my case, and my questions were always promptly answered. This level of transparency and care made me feel valued as a client, and I knew I could trust Rios Immigration Defense to handle my case with the utmost diligence. I am thrilled to say that, thanks to Manuel Rios and Rios Immigration Defense, I received the benefits I deserved. Their hard work and dedication paid off . In conclusion, if you are in need of legal representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Rios Immigration Defense, and their brilliant team, led by Manuel Rios, will fight for you as they fought for me, from the beginning to the end. Their perfect services and emotional investment in their clients make them an unparalleled choice for anyone seeking justice and peace of mind.

Posted by Vivian Jasmine Diaz | August 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer!!

He is the best. Not only he got me out of immigration, but also pay for my way back home. He is a great human being, besides being a lawyer./

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Call Rios & Cruz Now! Then finish reading this review.

We visited Manuel Rios for our consultation meeting, hoping to apply for DACA, then for permanent residence. He was poignant, clear, and his voice was utterly honest. From the start he explained the 'you could be approved' followed by 'if you were not approved, then we would...' emphasizing he didn't... think so and if it did, we would encounter as it came. He was reassuring, but without encouraging the least amount of false hope, which made us feel safe and confident. The wait is tough, as many of you can and will relate. However, the one aspect that kept us hopeful and moving forward was his incomparable experience and insight into the systems of immigration. Every step along the way, countless of them, happened just as he had delineated. Almost, exactly as he said it could go, and I imagined if it went the other way, it would be as he had said it could go. This process went just as he said it would unfold. Manuel and HIS AMAZING team kept us focused and informed. They were exceptionally thorough and organized as the application grew in size from fe w pages to hundreds.Truly, I cannot find the words that express the level of gratitude we have for Manuel Rios and his Team. They are professional and most importantly, personable. His legal assistants were friendly and intelligent, and were always available to answer each and every one of our questions, as well as to provide realistic words of encouragement. I cannot imagine his daily workload, yet he did not fail to return one email or phone call to answer our questions. Whether himself or his team, I heard back within a day. This man works around the clock. He lets you know you are not alone, and that he is by your side. The best money we have spent, and truthfully, it was more affordable that I had imagined. I advice you to consult with him, does not matter how long it takes to see him, DO IT. Do not look elsewhere. If you follow his direction and instructions exactly as he says, you will win your case. I know this with unshakeable certainty, because his overwhelming experience. If you are reading this and contact his legal team, I know for a fact you will think to yourself one day, 'he was right'.

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Manuel Francisco Rios III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gustavo Cueva

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Manny is highly respected in the immigration community. I have referred cases to Manny because I know those clients will be well-taken care of. I wholeheartedly endorse Manny as an experienced and talented immigration attorney."

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Tom Youngjohn

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Not merely an extraordinary immigration attorney, but a pillar of the immigration bar."

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Holly Hermon

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Manny is one of the foremost immigration attorneys in Washington; he is highly skilled and experienced. He also cares about his clients and will fight for them in court. He loves what he does and it shows. He is constantly giving back to both practitioners and the immigrant community."

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Leticia Lundquist

Immigration lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Manny Rios for ten years now, as I previously worked for his firm in Seattle, WA. He is the best immigration attorney I know: He has an incomparable knowledge of the law, an exceptionally high standard of work, and is driven by much passion and dedication for the Hispanic community. I consider Manny Rios to be my mentor in the world of immigration, and definitely recommend him."

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Alexandra Kennedy

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Manuel Rios is an excellent attorney whose knowledge of immigration law is unparalleled. Attorney Rios is a dedicated advocate for immigrants and continuously serves the Latino community through his volunteer work, speaking events, and pro bono activites."

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Derek Radtke

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer my clients with immigration issues to Mr. Rios. He is an authority on immigration law and works tirelessly for his clients."

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Gustavo Cueva

Immigration lawyer

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Holly Hermon

Family lawyer

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Erin Hebert

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Outstanding Member Award, Washington State Hispanic Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Rios & Cruz, P.S., Seattle, WA

2002 - Present

Auxiliary Counsel, Immigration-related matters, Mexican Consulate, State of Washington

2001 - 2010

Attorney/Owner, Rios Cantor, P.S., Seattle, WA

1997 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Salazar Law Offices, Seattle, WA

Associations

2011 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Member

2009 - Present

Washington State Hispanic Bar Association

2008 - Present

National Hispanic Bar Association

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Unauthorized Practice of Law/Responsibility Committee

2001 - Present

Latina/o Bar Association of Washington

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member, Practice of Law Board Immigration Sub Committee

2005 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, EOIR Committee

2001 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Liaison

Education

1997

Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013 American Immigration Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Trial Skills Practicum: Motions In Immigration Court

2012

Washington State Bar Association CLE, Practice Management Boot Camp - Reaching Immigration Law Nirvana

"Best practices" for Immigration Practice Management - Pricing Your Services and Getting Paid for Your Work - Getting Started and Crossing the Finish Line

2012

Washington State Bar Association CLE, Immigration Law for Non-Immigration Lawyers : Spotting the Issues

Immigration Consequences of Crimes

2012

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Battle Plans for Misdemeanor Practice

Collateral Damages: Immigration Issues

2012

2012 American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Motion to Suppress : Futile Exercise or Effective Tool

2011

Seattle U School of Law, U.S.-Mexico Relations Today: Law, Society & Business Symposium

U.S. Immigration Law

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association National Audio Seminar

CBP Issues at POEs and Overcoming Ineligibility

2011

2011 American Immigraton Lawyers Association National Audio Seminar

Evolve Intelligently and Avoid Making Ethics/Malpractice Mistakes

2011

2011 American Immigration Lawyers Association Northwest Immigration Law Conference

Waivers Here and There: Consular Processing Procedures

2010

Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice CLE, Detention and Removal Basics

Bond Hearings and Parole: Eligibility for Bonds, How to Get Client Released, and Strategies

2010

Racial Profiling: Face the Truth Hearings and Campaign

Provided Testimony

2010

MNCHR Conference - Legal Issues of Indigenous Peoples from Mexico and Central America residing in the State of Washington

Isabel Valencia - Victim of Police Brutality in Mount Vernon, WA

2010

2010 American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Can they do that to me? Dealing with Port of Entry Searches and Seizures

2009

National Immigration Project CLE, Challenges to Deportation and Removal

Do Ethical Standards or the 6th Amendment Require Defense Attorneys to Provide Immigration Advice

2009

2009 American Immigration Lawyers Association Northwest Regional Immigration Law

Trial Skills: Individual Hearings

2009

2009 American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference on Immigration Law

Overview of Inadmissibility and Deportability Defenses

2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association Northwest Immigration Law Conference

Motions to Suppress in Removal Proceedings

2008

43rd District Democrats Panel

Panel On Hispanic Immigration in The Pacific Northwest

2008

2008 Washington State Access to Justice Conference and Washington State Bar Association Bar Leaders Conference

ICE: Immigration RAIDS, Retaliation and Lawyers' Ethics

2008

2008 American Immigration Lawyers Association Northwest Immigration Law Conference

Forms of Relief

2007

Oregon Judicial Conference

The Regulation Between State and U.S. Immigration Law

2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association CLE: Representing Aliens in Removal Proceedings

Challenging Grounds of Removability

2007

2007 American Immigration Lawyers Association Worksite Enforcement Conference, The New Era of Worksite Enforcement

Representing the At-Risk Employee: Proactive and Defensive Measures - Criminal Representation

2006

Latino Bar Association of Washington CLE, Representing Detained Immigrants in Removal Proceedings

Bond/Bail/Parole - Securing Release from Immigration Custody

2006

2006 American Immigration Lawyers Association Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

Advanced Asylum and Removal: Immigration Court Practices in Seattle and Portland

Publications

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Post-Fauxcopalyptic Admission Madness, 2013: An Updated Overview of the Inspection and Admission Process and the Impact of the Interpretation of “Admission” In Removal Proceedings

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Manuel Rios - Admission, Madness, And Wonderland 2011: An Updated Overview of Inspection and Admission and Its Relationship to Removal Proceedings

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Manuel Rios - Admit it, You’re Still Confused: An Overview of Inspection and Admission And Its Relationship to Removal Proceedings

2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Manuel Rios - Admit it, You’re Confused: An Overview of Inspection and Admission and Its Relationship to Removal Proceedings

2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Manuel Rios and Siovhan Sheridan-Ayala - In, Out, and In Between: Admission and Its Bearing on Eligibility for Relief

2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Manuel Rios, Rebecca T. White - Navigating Immigration Law Basics in Washington

Languages

Spanish

English

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