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Spanish-Speaking, Seattle Immigration Lawyer with 20+ Years of Exclusive Immigration Law Experience
Since graduating from Northern Illinois University's School of Law in 2004, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan has devoted herself exclusively to practicing immigration law. She founded L.I.H. Law in 2009, which has earned a reputation as one of the top immigration law firms in the greater Seattle area.
Specialized Immigration Services:
Unique Qualifications:
Licensed in Washington State, Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The entire L.I.H. Law team is bilingual (Spanish/English) and Hispanic, allowing deep cultural understanding of immigrant communities.
Awards & Recognition:
Community Involvement:
Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Regularly provides pro-bono services through Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), conducts free immigration workshops, volunteers during Naturalization Day, and travels throughout Washington State for free immigration legal clinics.
L.I.H. Law serves the most vulnerable immigrant populations, including asylum seekers, domestic violence survivors, and families seeking to legalize their status in the United States.
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Abogada de Inmigración en Seattle con más de 20 Años de Experiencia Exclusiva en Leyes de Inmigración
Desde su graduación de Northern Illinois University's School of Law en 2004, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan se ha dedicado exclusivamente a practicar leyes de inmigración. Fundó L.I.H. Law en 2009, el cual ha ganado la reputación de ser uno de los bufetes de inmigración superiores del área metropolitana de Seattle.
Servicios Especializados de Inmigración:
Calificaciones Únicas:
Con licencia en el Estado de Washington, Illinois, Corte de Apelaciones de EE.UU. para el Noveno Circuito, y Corte Federal de Distrito para el Distrito Oeste de Washington. Todo el equipo de L.I.H. Law es bilingüe (español/inglés) e hispano, permitiendo un profundo entendimiento cultural de las comunidades inmigrantes.
Premios y Reconocimientos:
Participación Comunitaria:
Miembro activa de American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Regularmente proporciona servicios pro-bono a través de Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), conduce talleres gratuitos de inmigración, sirve como voluntaria durante el Día de Naturalización, y viaja por todo el estado de Washington para clínicas legales gratuitas de inmigración.
L.I.H. Law sirve a las poblaciones inmigrantes más vulnerables, incluyendo solicitantes de asilo, sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica, y familias que buscan legalizar su estatus en los Estados Unidos.
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22 years | 1,000 cases
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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159 Denny Way, Suite 107, Seattle, WA, 98109
immigrationlawseattle.com/
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Posted by TIL | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer
Lesley, is an excellent immigration lawyer. She is always on top of everthing to detail regarding the case. I highly recommend her.
Thank you, Til! We're so grateful for your trust and confidence in our work. Your case required careful attention to detail and strategic planning, and we're thrilled that our dedication paid off for you. We appreciate clients like you who understand the complexity of immigration law and the importance of having an attorney who stays actively engaged throughout the entire process. We look forward to supporting you in any future immigration matters. Thank you for being part of the L.I.H. Law family!
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
¡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.
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
"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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Rockford University Award of Distinction Outstanding Young Alum, Rockford University
2014
Young Alumna of the Year Award, Northern Illinois University College of Law
2009 - Present
Attorney, L.I.H. Law, P.S.
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Rios Cantor, P.S.
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationImmigration and Customs Enforcement Liaison Committee
2009 - Present
Amnesty InternationalMember
2009 - Present
OneAmericaMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2004
Juris Doctorate
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Expanded Eligibility for Provisional Waivers of Inadmissibility
31 Dec 2014
What is a U Visa? What is the Eligibility for a U Visa?
23 Jul 2014
What is a Fiancé(e) Visa and How Does it Work?
23 Jul 2014