Octavian Bogdan Jumanca

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Octavian Bogdan Jumanca

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

1836 Westlake Ave N, Suite 302, Seattle, WA

About Octavian

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Westlake Law PLLC

1836 Westlake Ave N, Suite 302, Seattle, WA, 98109

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Octavian Bogdan Jumanca's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Seid | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

A Life-Changing Experience with Attorney Octavian Jumanca – An Outstanding Asylum Attorney

I had the immense privilege of hiring Octavian Jumanca in June 2023 to represent me in my asylum case. From the very first consultation to the day we won the case on June 10, 2025, Mr. Jumanca and his incredible paralegal team—especially Sol Haris—demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism..., commitment, and compassion. From day one, Octavian made me feel heard, respected, and supported. He is not only an exceptionally knowledgeable and strategic attorney, but also a kind, patient, and genuinely caring individual. His ability to listen carefully, understand the emotional and legal complexities of my case, and provide clear and honest guidance gave me hope during a very uncertain time in my life. What truly stood out about Octavian was his dedication and tireless work ethic. He went above and beyond what I ever expected from an attorney—working long hours, preparing every detail meticulously, anticipating challenges, and always keeping me informed and reassured. It was clear he wasn’t just doing a job—he genuinely cared about the outcome and about me as a person. I also want to give special thanks to Sol Haris, whose professionalism, responsiveness, and empathy throughout the process made an enormous difference. He was always available to answer my questions, explain documents, and make sure everything moved forward smoothly. Together, they formed a dream team I will be forever grateful for. With God's help and Octavian’s unwavering dedication, we won. This victory changed my life, and I know it wouldn’t have been possible without his expertise and heart. If you are searching for someone to stand by you and fight for your future with everything they’ve got, look no further than Octavian Jumanca. He is truly one of the finest attorneys I have ever encountered, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Octavian and Sol, from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by Alfredo Gomez | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Resident permanent

Attorney Octavian helped me since the first day when I hire him and always looking for response all my questions and always has the best answers for me, finally I have my Green Card after he fight for my legal status in this country.

Posted by Moh | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I Highly Recommend Them!

I started my adjustment of status last year, and Octavian was exceptionally patient and helpful in assisting us throughout the process. He took the time to explain each step, answered all our questions, and even provided additional resources to make the process smoother. The process may seem long, an...d gathering the requested documents may feel tedious, but I would recommend doing as the attorney requests because, at the end of it all, it will be worth it. We were scheduled for an interview, and when we got there, the officer mentioned how detailed our attorney was, and they did not understand why our case was flagged for review. I am forever grateful for Octavian and Sol assistance.

Posted by Davis Obenga | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

Octavian was referred to me by a fellow immigrant. It was a positive recommendation and i was in ice detention at the time. I was afraid, knew few people in Seattle, just moved in and i was terrified. From the get go, i felt encouraged. I scrambled to secure a down payment and we hit the ground runni...ng. I am now several months removed from my final hearing. I'm able to work and provide for myself. I've come a long way from feeling hopeless to now relatively thriving and on a stable footing immigration wise. Octavian and his assistants/paralegals are thorough, communicative, punctual and professional. I can assure you that ALL options will be pursued. I found him to be reasonable, the services affordable( i think it's an hourly rate currently but at the time i was able to pay a down payment and then the rest on a agreed upon monthly installments that were affordable to me) He never once pressured me, was understanding about my situation and really did look at EVERY angle that we could use to get the desired outcome. Final hearing day came, i was nervous but prepared and in the end the result was favorable. I would recommend his services to anyone. He knows what he's doing and will go to bat for you.

Posted by Cristobal | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration attorney in Seattle

Octavian is by far the best immigration attorney I've met, I got detained by ICE on April of 2018, my family contacted him and he visited me the same day and explained with detail my options, to be honest, I thought I had no chance, but I was wrong, he prepared all the documentation we needed and 45 ...days later I got released, not only that, I now have a work permit and the future looks bright and all thanks to Octavian, he is the best in the west! highly recommended!

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Andre Olivie

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Octavian for two years. He is an exceptional attorney who is very knowledgeable about immigration law and procedures as well as criminal law. I have consulted with him dozens of times and we have worked together on various immigration matters. Not only is Octavian an extremely competent immigration attorney, he is a good guy, down to earth and friendly. He genuinely cares about his clients. He will go above and beyond for them, including meeting them on weekends and working long hours to meet deadlines. I highly recommend his services."

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Trang Nguyen

Immigration lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Octavian is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law. He understands and has a good grasp on the intricacies of that area of law and the facts/details that may be involved. He is patient, bright, and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to address any potential issue that may be involved. If he does not know the answer, he is diligent in researching to find the answer, sometimes to his own detriment. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Lara

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Friend

"Octavian is a highly skilled and talented counselor at law. He cares about his clients and always seeks the best result possible. I personally witnessed his skill and drive when he contacted me about an appellate case of his. Through his efforts, he learned the best way to deal with his issue, and got the prosecutor to agree to his motion without further litigation."

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Asa LaMusga

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Octavian is a personable and knowledgeable attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Melnick

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jumanca is knowledgeable and works hard for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Dec

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Friend

"I know Octavian to be a professional and hard-working member of the legal community and I endorse him for criminal defense practice."

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Samuel Page

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Kenan Isitt

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Attorney, Westlake Law PLLC

2013 - 2013

Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern, King County Department of Public Defense

2013 - 2017

Attorney, Carney & Marchi Attorneys At Law

Associations

2019 - Present

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild

Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

King County Bar Association

Active Member

2013 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Active Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Redmond v. V.J.

Dismissal of Charges

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Education

2013

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Favorite Software for Running a Solo/Small Practice Legal Software

2019

Basics of Asylum Law Asylum Law

2018

Ethiopian Muslim Seattle Association Immigration Travel Ban

Languages

Romanian

Spanish

Activity

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