About Lesley
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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Lesl
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2005 | 08/18/2017 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2004 | 08/14/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | L.I.H. Law, P.S. | 2009 - Present |
| Attorney | Rios Cantor, P.S. | 2005 - 2009 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University College of Law | Law | Juris Doctorate | 2004 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Brittan Schwartz, Immigration Attorney
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
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!
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Contact
L.I.H. Law, P.S.
159 Denny Way
Suite 107
Seattle, WA, 98109
Office (206) 838-7628
Fax (206) 838-7619