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Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan

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Avvo Rating7.7
  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 16 years
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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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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

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

159 Denny Way
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L.I.H. Law, P.S.

159 Denny Way
Suite 107
Seattle, WA, 98109

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive200502/24/2021
ILVoluntarily Inactive200412/06/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers9
Legal guides5
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rockford University Award of Distinction Outstanding Young AlumRockford University2014
Young Alumna of the Year AwardNorthern Illinois University College of Law2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyL.I.H. Law, P.S.2009 - Present
AttorneyRios Cantor, P.S.2005 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationImmigration and Customs Enforcement Liaison Committee2014 - Present
Amnesty InternationalMember2009 - Present
OneAmericaMember2009 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member2005 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
AVVO Legal GuidesObama's Changes to the I-601A Waiver Process: Expanded Eligibility for Provisional Waivers of Inadmissibility2014
AVVO Legal GuidesHow to become a U.S. Citizen (Naturalize)2014
AVVO Legal GuidesWhat is a Fiancé(e) Visa and How Does it Work?2014
AVVO Legal GuidesWhat is a U Visa? What is the Eligibility for a U Visa?2014
AVVO Legal GuidesThe First Step to Petitioning for an Immediate Relative2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Northern Illinois University College of LawJuris Doctorate2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Fundamentals of Immigration LawBasics of Family Immigration2015
TV InterviewCommenting on Immigration Case2014
South Park Informational Center (SPIARC)Deferred Action Presentation2014
Quoted in news articleDomestic violence poses unique challenges for immigrant victims2014
Annual Conference RoundupRemoval and Family-based Immigration CLE2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Alanis-Alvarado v. Mukasey (9th Circuit)

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Super agradecido...

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Muy agradecido con su trabajo la verdad que un simple gracias no bastaria pero pues muy recomendable la verdad muy arduo e impetuo y sentimiento que le pone a su trabajo muy dedicada al enfoque al 100% a lo que tiene que ser para lograr su objetivo dios la bendiga lesley la verdad hojala puedan consultar con ella todo su equipo de trabajo muy profecional y una atencion de lo mejor y trñe explica todo paso a paso...
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Outsanding Lawyer with exceptional knowledge

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We had a difficult immigration problem that involved my son-in-law. We talked with several lawyers but got no satisfactory answers. We met with Lesley and she listened to us and responded with a set plan with affordable fees so we hired her to help us through the process. This case involved a 10 year bar, and several trip to interviews. It took a long time but Lesley was with us all the way through. Lesley and her staff were very efficient and professional with all of the paper work and online entries. The firms fees were very fair and did not change or escalate. If you are looking for a lawyer who will listen to you, tell you the truth, and be there for you with whatever comes, give L.I.H Law a call. I am a very grateful and satisfied client.
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EXCELLENT Attorney / agradecido para toda la vida

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Quiero agradecer a la abogada Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan por sus consejos, esfuerzo, dedicación y apoyo para mi caso migratorio . Siempre preparada y muy profesional para manejar el tema tan delicado de inmigración, Ella me represento muy fuerte en la corte de inmigración. HONESTIDAD es lo que define a la abogada Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan. Ahora orgullosamente puedo decir que soy un RESIDENTE PERMANENTEMENTE de los ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMERICA aquí en Seattle Washington. Recomiendo altamente los servicios de L.I.H Law. MUCHAS & INFINITAS GRACIAS! I want to thank my attorney Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan for her advice, effort,dedication and support to my migratory case. Always prepared and very professional to handle the delicate theme of immigration. She represented me very strongly at the immigration court. HONESTY is what defines attorney Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan. I can proudly say, that now i am a PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA here in Seattle, Washington. I highly recommend the services of L.I.H Law. THANK YOU SO MUCH
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Excellent experience

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Great experience, great attorney and the staff are very nice as well. I'm very thankful for all the help, she made it happen. Mil gracias abogada Lesley!!
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Lesley Es una La Mejor Abogada

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Lesley es muy buena en su trabajo como abogada y Reasonable en los costos. Yo la contrate para que me ayudara cun mi caso de asilo político y eya me esplico cual era la mejor ocion a seguir ya que yo tenia una petición pendiente por mi mama mi coso fluyó muy rápido y todo salió muy bien. Gracias Abogada Lesley!
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Great lawyer

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Lesley is a great lawyer, and very helpful with my case. She told me from the beginning my options, and didn't lie to me. The communication with her and team has been excellent. The cost is very very very reasonable. The other thing is everyone is kind.
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Lesley Irizarry-Hougan is an incredible immigration attorney

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My experience at L.I.H Law was fantastic. Lesley gave great advise on the difference between the different visas fiancé versus waiting for an H1B visa. She filed our paperwork for our marriage. She set up the appointment for our civil marriage and was our witness too. The efficiency in which she executed all the paperwork, meetings, etc was easier than renewing your license at the DMV. I am a very satisfied client, without her help my husband would have had to leave the country. I recommend Lesley to anyone living in the Seattle area who needs immigration. The consummate professional; she lives immigration law.

Best Immigration Service

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I don’t know how to thank Attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan for what she did for me; she and her team handled my U visa for domestic violence. I was going through some difficult times both financially and emotionally when she took my case with no other interest than being humanitarian. She handled my case to the end and didn’t charge me anything. I have seen how she serves her clients that are more than clients for her. She really cares about helping them and sees the human side of immigration situation, how those situations affect our lives and our children’s lives. She doesn’t treat people as if they were business, but as humans as she gets wrapped in each case and works hard. She would constantly call me to follow up on my case until she won the case; once again she helped me only for mercy as I was going through some difficult times. I don’t know what I would have done without her help. "THANK YOU ATTORNEY LESLEY FOR ALL YOU DID FOR ME AND MY SON" I don’t know how to thank you.

OUTSTANDING IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

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When i initially signed up with Lesley Hougan as my immigration attorney ,i felt like she knew her profession very well and i had no doubts that she would be able to represent my case competently. I felt confident that, there was a success story with Lesley since i started pursuing my immigration case five years ago and having lost my case three times with my previous attorneys. What inspired me is her precise approach and thorough analysis of my case. More so, Lesley gave me peace of mind with a free consultation and a modest fee payable with very easy terms on a monthly basis unlike most attorneys who demand lump sum payment upfront. I would highly recommend Lesley without any reasonable doubt or hesitation for her ability to handle immigration issues,

Good listener and excellent laywer

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Ms. Irizarry-Hougan helped me in my immigration case. I found her to be very friendly and professional. She provided me all my options and didn't push me into signing a contract - which I appreciated.
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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.