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Margaret Ann O'Donnell
also known as Margaret O'Donnell
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Biography
I am passionate about delivering extraordinary customer service, uniting families, and finding the best possible outcomes for those in deportation proceedings. Immigrants show great strength and courage as they make new lives in the United States, and it is my privilege and honor to be their advocate. I do my very best for each client, strategizing, researching, and investigating, to solve complicated immigration tangles.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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41 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 40 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
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Global Law Advocates
655 S. Orcas Street, Suite 210, Seattle, WA, 98108
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Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Caso de Residencia
Estamos muy agradecidos con los servicios de inmigración que nos llevó el caso Abogada Margaret y todo su excelente equipo que laboran con ella ya que fueron 3 casos que nos llevó la abogada fueron ganados el día de hoy tenemos Residencia permanente gracias Azucena and Ulises Keybell y Jefry g...
Posted by Amy | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Competence and Integrity
Thanks to Margaret and her staff my husband is now a legal permanent resident of the United States (green card). They guided us through the entire process with incredible competence and professionalism. Margaret was always honest with any associated risks and let us make decisions with which we were...
Posted by Sergio | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great
She's been amazing and very helpful with my case, she made sure everything was correct and in order. She took her time with her job and made us feel safe and secure, I really recommend her work ethic.
Posted by Sylvia | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer!!
Margett and her team work hard in each step of our process to fulfill that this case be handle the right way!! She explains the best option and handle it very well!! I would recommend her to any of my family and friend best lawyer!!!
Posted by Alex Jimenez | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
recomendacion de un nuevo residente
me llamo Alex, cuando estube frente al consul de estados unidos en Honduras, me senti muy bien al escuchar decir que ellos jamas habian visto un trabajo tan bien organizado, y completo, recomiendo con mucha seguridad el bufete de Margaret por ser muy eficiente y pronto en sus responsabilidades, tiene...
Margaret Ann O'Donnell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Margaret is a great attorney. She is very knowledgeable and cares about her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her for legal representation."
"Margaret O’Donnell is one of the best deportation defense lawyers in the Seattle area. Her years of experience, deep knowledge of the complex immigration laws and their history, allow her to lead clients with complicated cases and strong equities to successful outcomes. She is respected by other lawyers and immigration judges, and her clients."
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"Margaret is passionate about assisting and celebrating people from various backgrounds. She treats people with respect and warmth and does a fine job to get the best results."
"I endorse Margaret O’Donnell's work. She loves to dig into the work of a very complex deportation defense case. She is kindhearted and is concerned about her clients and their successes. She is fluent in Spanish and has lived abroad in various countries around the world. She serves her clients with great enthusiasm and energy."
"Margaret O’Donnell is a great fellow lawyer who is known for her excellent legal work. She has vast experience in the immigration field and provides personalized services to everyone that requires it. I worked with Margaret in the same busy immigration law firm back in the day. Since then, she has become a valuable mentor of mine, who I trust fully to provide me with correct advice. Margaret has worked at the ABA Center for Pro Bono and has served as a Fulbright Fellow in El Salvador at the Universidad Centroamericana's law faculty. Further, Margaret has managed the US Agency for International Development's Justice Program in Colombia as well as directing the USAID Anti-corruption program. I have held free legal clinics with Margaret in different communities for people who require immediate immigration legal advice, but cannot afford a lawyer. Therefore, while her experience in immigration law is impressive, her dedication to her clients and community is above all."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. O'Donnell is an excellent attorney who has helped many immigrants in the community. Ms. O'Donnell has worked for the ABA Center for Pro Bono, where she provided services to those immigrants that could not afford legal representation. Ms. O'Donnell served as a Fulbright Fellow in El Salvador at the Universidad Centroamericana's law faculty. She also managed the US Agency for International Development's Justice Program in Colombia as well as directing the USAID Anti-corruption program. Ms. O'Donnell is currently in private practice in Seattle, where she provides outstanding immigration services. She is caring, patient and strives to win all her cases. She has an excellent reputation amongst the community. I full endorse Ms. O'Donnell."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers WA Chapter
1989
Employee of the Year, American Bar Association
1987
Volunteer Lawyer Program Honor, Philadelphia Bar Association
1970
Honor Scholar, State of Illinois
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Global Law Advocates PLLC
2007 - 2009
Partner, Global Law Partners
2003 - 2006
Anti-Corruption Project Director, Bolivia, Casals and Associates
2002 - 2003
Administration of Justice Program Officer, United States Agency on International Development, Colombia
2000 - 2001
Fulbright Scholar, United States Department of State, El Salvador
1997 - 2003
Owner, O'Donnell and Associates
Associations
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association- Rapid Response CommitteePro Bono Co-Coordinator
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChapter Chair, Citizenship Day Subcommittee
2012 - Present
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers GuildMember
2010 - Present
ASISTA (Supports advocates and attorneys who are working with immigrant survivors of DV and sexual assault)Member
2010 - Present
Washington Defense AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)Member
2007 - Present
One America/AILAVolunteer Attorney, Citizenship Day
2010 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSite Coordinator, Citizenship Day
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Co-chair of Immigration Court Committee
2008 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington ChapterElected Program Chair
2007 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington ChapterContinuing Legal Education Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Motion to Remand to Board of Immigration Appeals
Case remanded to immigration judge for decision regarding new evidence.
Education
1985
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Purdue University, Indiana
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Immigration Detention "Game"
2017
Radio Luz 1680 AM Seattle
Weekly Radio Call In Program on Immigration Panelist
2017
Pierce College, Tacoma
Analysis of 2017 Presidential Executive Orders
2017
More than 100 Community Presentations in Spanish in Washington State
Overview of Immigration Options in the U.S. with a Focus on undocumented immigrants
2016
AILA Annual Conference
U Visa Practice Pointers
2013
Towards a Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Immigrant Stories: Why We Need Immigration Reform
2013
Immigration Implications of Criminal Convictions
Quick Tips for Defenders of Immigrants
2010
International Work for Recent Law Graduates
How Law Graduates Can Find Overseas Work
2010
Immigration Law for Social Service Providers
Basics of Family, VAWA, and U Visa Petitions
2009
Day Workers Class
Know Your Rights
2008
Continuing Legal Education
Immigration Basics and Immigrant Rights
2007
Western Washington Social Service Providers
Immigration 101
2007
Sanctuary Committee
Immigrant Rights and Relief
2007
Know Your Rights: Immigration 101
Rights of Immigrants in the United States
2007
Impact of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Immigration Reform
2007
Immigration Law Class
Deportation Defense
2007
Immigration Forum
Deportation and Detention Overview
2007
Deportation and Detention Overview
Defending Clients in Deportation Proceedings
2007
Conozca Sus Derechos
Derechos de Inmigrantes y Inmigracion 101
Publications
2016
AILA Annual Conference Materials
U Visa Practice Pointers
2007
Global Gavel - Washington State Bar Association
Mid-Career Enhancement: Working Overseas
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers