Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan

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Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan

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Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

159 Denny Way, Suite 107, Seattle, WA

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About Lesley

Biography

20+ Years Exclusively Immigration Law - Seattle Immigration Lawyer Who Takes Complex Cases Others Won't. Family Immigration, Asylum, U/T Visas, VAWA, DACA, Green Cards, Citizenship, Naturalization. Woman-Owned Firm. Bilingual Team. Se Habla Español. Book Your Consultation Today!

L.I.H. Law, as a top immigration law firm serving Washington State, our culturally competent, bilingual team understands the challenges immigrants face. We provide experienced and compassionate legal support for asylum, family reunification, VAWA, DACA, U/T visas, green cards, citizenship, and more.

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

L.I.H. Law is a Seattle top immigration law firm exclusively practicing immigration law, serving all of Washington State. We handle asylum, family immigration, VAWA, DACA, U/T visas, green cards, citizenship, and naturalization. Se Habla Español.

22 years | 1,000 cases

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

L.I.H. Law, P.S.

159 Denny Way, Suite 107, Seattle, WA, 98109

immigrationlawseattle.com/

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Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Oscar | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Super agradecido...

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 consu...ltar con ella todo su equipo de trabajo muy profecional y una atencion de lo mejor y trñe explica todo paso a paso...

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 12, 2025

Thank you, Oscar! We're thrilled you had such a positive experience with our immigration services. Lesley and our entire Spanish-speaking team are dedicated to providing personalized attention for each client's unique situation. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you continued success with your immigration journey!"

Posted by Richard | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outsanding Lawyer with exceptional knowledge

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.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 12, 2025

Thank you so much, Richard! We're honored that you chose L.I.H. Law for such a complex immigration case involving your son-in-law. Cases with 10-year bars and multiple interviews require careful navigation, and we're thrilled we could guide you through the entire process successfully. Your patience throughout the lengthy process and trust in our team means everything to us. We believe every family deserves to be together, and we're grateful we could help make that happen for yours. Thank you for recommending our Seattle immigration law services!

Posted by Hugo Montoya | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EXCELLENT Attorney / agradecido para toda la vida

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

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 12, 2025

¡Muchas gracias, Hugo! It's wonderful to hear from you, and I hope you and your family are doing well. Your heartfelt words about honesty and professionalism mean so much to our team. We're incredibly proud that we could help you achieve permanent residency after representing you so strongly in immigration court. Cases like yours remind us why we're passionate about immigration law - helping families build their futures here in Seattle. ¡Felicidades on your residency and thank you for recommending L.I.H. Law! We wish you continued success.

Posted by Alejandra | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent experience

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!!

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 12, 2025

Thank you so much, Alejandra! I hope you've been doing well since we worked together. It's always heartwarming to hear that both our legal services and our staff made such a positive impact on your experience. Our entire team works hard to provide not just excellent legal representation, but also the personal support our clients deserve during what can be a stressful process. ¡Mil gracias for your kind words and for trusting L.I.H. Law with your immigration needs!

Posted by Maria Claraluz | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Lesley Es una La Mejor Abogada

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 Abog...ada Lesley!

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 12, 2025

¡Muchas gracias, Maria! Espero que tú y tu familia estén muy bien después de todos estos años. Me da mucho gusto saber que pudimos ayudarte con tu caso de asilo político y que encontraste nuestros servicios razonables en costo. Casos de asilo requieren mucha dedicación y paciencia, y me alegra que hayamos podido guiarte a través de todo el proceso exitosamente. Tu confianza en L.I.H. Law significa mucho para nosotros. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos!

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Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittan Schwartz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

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!"

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Daniel Casillas

Immigration lawyer | Sep 08

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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Leticia Lundquist

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

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."

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Jesse Cantor

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rockford University Award of Distinction Outstanding Young Alum, Rockford University

2014

Young Alumna of the Year Award, Northern Illinois University College of Law

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, L.I.H. Law, P.S.

2005 - 2009

Attorney, Rios Cantor, P.S.

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Liaison Committee

2009 - Present

Amnesty International

Member

2009 - Present

OneAmerica

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Alanis-Alvarado v. Mukasey (9th Circuit)

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Education

2004

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Fundamentals of Immigration Law Basics of Family Immigration

2014

2014

South Park Informational Center (SPIARC) Deferred Action Presentation

2014

Annual Conference Roundup Removal and Family-based Immigration CLE

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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