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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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Visa u

They are really great to work with. Totally recommend them. Han sido unos años largos, pero se pudo.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last May 18, 2026

Thank you for this heartfelt review — and for your patience throughout what we know was a long journey. U visa cases take time, but your perseverance made it possible. It was truly an honor to be part of it. Wishing you all the best ahead. — Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, L.I.H. Law Gracias por estas palabras tan sinceras — y por su paciencia durante lo que sabemos fue un camino largo. Los casos de visa U requieren tiempo, pero su perseverancia lo hizo posible. Fue un honor acompañarle en este proceso. Le deseamos lo mejor. — Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, L.I.H. Law

Posted by Josh | September 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great immigration lawyer!

Lesley was extremely helpful throughout the immigration process of getting a K1 visa, guidance on what was needed to be done after entering the country, and finally helping us prepare and attend the green card interview. Through her help and guidance, we were able to get approved and had no issues th...rough the process! Highly recommend getting her assistance if you're trying to go through the immigration process!

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 27, 2025

Thank you, Josh! We're so pleased we could guide you through the K1 visa and green card interview process successfully. Fiancé visas involve multiple complex steps, and we know how important it is to have experienced guidance from entry to the country all the way through to permanent residency. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we wish you and your spouse all the best as you build your life together here in the United States!

Posted by Adelia | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Lawyer – Green Card Approved!

We are so grateful for the incredible support and guidance we received from Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan throughout our green card process. From the very beginning, she explained every step with clarity, answered all of our questions with patience, and always made us feel confident and prepared. The... interview process can be stressful, but thanks to Lesley’s professionalism and thorough preparation, everything went smoothly and successfully. We always felt that our case was in safe hands. What stood out the most was not only her deep knowledge of immigration law, but also the personal care and attention she gave us as clients. Lesley truly went above and beyond to ensure the best outcome. Because of her hard work and dedication, I am now holding my green card, and we couldn’t be happier. We highly recommend Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan to anyone who needs reliable, professional, and compassionate immigration assistance.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Replied last September 27, 2025

Adelia, thank you for this incredibly thoughtful and detailed review! Congratulations again on receiving your green card - what an amazing milestone! Your words about feeling confident and secure throughout the process truly capture what we strive for with every client at L.I.H. Law. Green card cases can be complex and stressful, but knowing that you always felt your case was in safe hands means everything to us. We're honored that you experienced both our legal expertise and the personal care we believe every client deserves. Thank you for trusting us with such an important chapter of your life, and we wish you all the best as a permanent resident!

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 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

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