Lesley has been practicing law since July, 2005. She has significant experience in representing clients in Immigration Court, both detained and non-detained cases; appeals from immigration judge decisions, both at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Lesley is actively involved in her community, regularly volunteering at the Latina/o Bar Association Legal Clinic and the King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic.
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Lesley Irizarry-Hougan ha estado practicando exclusivamente leyes de inmigración desde Julio del 2005. Ella tiene experiencia significante representando clientes en la Corte de Inmigración; apelando las decisiones del juez de inmigración, ambos a la Corte de Apelaciones de Estados Unidos para el Noveno Circuito y la Corte de Distrito de Estados Unidos para el Oeste de Washington.
Lesley también se especializa en aplicaciones afirmativas, incluyendo aplicaciones para la tarjeta verde (Mica), asilo, NACARA, y aplicaciones de ciudadanía archivado en los Estados Unidos y Servicios de Inmigración. Lesley también hace certificaciones de trabajo, incluyendo aplicaciones de cocineros especializados. Ella habla español nativo.
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Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
L.I.H. Law, P.S.
159 Denny Way
Suite 107
Seattle, WA, 98109
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2005 | 02/24/2021 |
IL | Voluntarily Inactive | 2004 | 12/06/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rockford University Award of Distinction Outstanding Young Alum | Rockford University | 2014 |
Young Alumna of the Year Award | Northern Illinois University College of Law | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | L.I.H. Law, P.S. | 2009 - Present |
Attorney | Rios Cantor, P.S. | 2005 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Immigration and Customs Enforcement Liaison Committee | 2014 - Present |
Amnesty International | Member | 2009 - Present |
OneAmerica | Member | 2009 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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AVVO Legal Guides | Obama's Changes to the I-601A Waiver Process: Expanded Eligibility for Provisional Waivers of Inadmissibility | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | How to become a U.S. Citizen (Naturalize) | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | What is a Fiancé(e) Visa and How Does it Work? | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | What is a U Visa? What is the Eligibility for a U Visa? | 2014 |
AVVO Legal Guides | The First Step to Petitioning for an Immediate Relative | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fundamentals of Immigration Law | Basics of Family Immigration | 2015 |
TV Interview | Commenting on Immigration Case | 2014 |
South Park Informational Center (SPIARC) | Deferred Action Presentation | 2014 |
Quoted in news article | Domestic violence poses unique challenges for immigrant victims | 2014 |
Annual Conference Roundup | Removal and Family-based Immigration CLE | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Alanis-Alvarado v. Mukasey (9th Circuit) |
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Brittan Schwartz, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lesley is an exceptional attorney. Her dedication to her practice has resulted in its significant growth in recent years. I have personally worked with Lesley in the past and always admired her spirit and fierce advocacy. I highly recommend LIH Law!
Daniel Casillas, Immigration Attorney on Sep 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of briefly working with Lesley with last year. I could immediately tell that she was very dedicated to her clients and held herself to very high standards. I would proudly recommend her legal services!
Leticia Lundquist, Immigration Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have known Lesley for seven years now, as I previously worked for her at a different firm. She is an exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. I consider Lesley to be my mentor in the world of immigration, often seeking advice or discussion on a specific issue. I highly recommend her.
Jesse Cantor, Immigration Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I highly recommend Lesley for immigration representation. We worked in the same firm for about 4 or 5 years and I observed her in court as an aggressive, compassionate and intelligent litigator. She will work very hard for her client and she gets very good results.