Bonnie Stern Wasser

Bonnie Stern Wasser

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

320 W Galer St Ste 201, Seattle, WA

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41 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 41 years

State: California

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bonnie Stern Wasser

320 W Galer St Ste 201, Seattle, WA, 98119-3065

Law Offices of Bonnie Stern Wasser

320 W Galer St Ste 201, Seattle, WA, 98119

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9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas | September 01, 2014 | Immigration

Green Crad /New wife from overseas

I was a bit intimidated by all the paperwork and steps necessary to take as my new wife and I got married and began the process of qualifying for the Green Card. The most important thing in my life was getting my wife a green card and beginning our new lives together here in this great country of our...s I found this site as I searched for competent lawyers that were experts in immigration issues Although I had no complex issues the paperwork and obstacles you must go thru are unbelievably hard. This is a long tedious process and I just don't know how anyone could and would want to navigate it alone without an expert at your side. I choose Bonnie from this site overseas and she was the excellent rating that was given to her What caught my attention was bringing families together clause, so I hired Bonnie and she was worth every penny. Every step Identified clearly, my responsibilities , deadlines were all painlessly described to my wife and I and we just gave to Bonnie. All the hard work was done by Bonnie on time, as she said would happen, on the time frame she said would happen within the money she said I would pay, absolutely zero surprise's I was not prepared for which is what you hire a professional to begin with. I guess you could navigate thru this without a competent attorney by your side but why would you? The two inch stack of paperwork is a testament of how difficult paperwork can be If you truly want this Green card process to be smooth, you have little patience for all the things that could go wrong and will, hire the right attorney!!!!!! I am so glad that I hired Bonnie to do the hard work for me, great attorney, great service, great job and as I saw in the add some 8 months ago you brought together my new family, we are so grateful to you Bonnie thank you for making a complex situation like getting a green card routine you were more than we expected Ret CSM US Army

Posted by PL | October 30, 2013 | Immigration

Same Sex Married Couple - A Great Experience

We hired Bonnie to work with us on our Immigration case. Following the DOMA case ruling, I wanted to sponsor my husband for a green card. Bonnie was very knowlegable and was great to work with . I told my husband when we reviewed the large stack of forms and documents that she prepared for our... case, "I'm glad we didn't try to do this ourselves." Bonnie helped prepare us on what to expect from the process, the timeline from beginning to end and what to expect during the interview. I can't imagine trying to do this without the assistance and support of an attorney like Bonnie.

Posted by Raimund | May 02, 2013 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer Ever!

Bonnie is the best immigration lawyer I ever worked with and also hands down the nicest lawyer I ever met. Bonnie helped me get my US citizenship in record time and was incredibly thoughtful with all aspects of my case. She anticipated any possible roadblocks and as a result I became a US citizen i...n less than two months after meeting Bonnie for the first time. The other very important piece is that Bonnie made me feel very comfortable with the entire process and I was not as intimidated, as I had been with other lawyers that I had worked with. She just has a very calming and re-assuring demeanor. Bonnie even stood by me as my "replacement family", when I took my oath of allegiance. I would highly recommend Bonnie to anyone with immigration issues.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2013 | Immigration

An excellent immigration attorney.

Bonnie Wasser was extremely effective in helping my wife and I navigate the complex Immigrant Visa process. We were able to trust her extensive experience in, and knowledge of, immigration law. She was always responsive and kept us well-informed at each stage of the process. She was able to tell us w...hat to expect, and also how to handle unexpected circumstances whenever they arose. I recommend Bonnie Wasser very highly, and plan to pass her name along to any friends and relatives who might need her services in the future.

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Bart Parsley

Immigration lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bonnie Stern Wasser is a particularly experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in our immigration lawyer community. She has passion for her work as she has taken on numerous roles over the years to advocate for fair immigration policies and laws."

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Olga Guzhva

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I spoke with attorney Bonnie Stern Wasser at several professional events. She is very knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer with no reservations."

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Lisa Ellis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Service, Washington State Bar Association

2013

AV Rating - Highest Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser

2000 - 2003

Attorney, MacDonald, Hoague and Bayless

1986 - 1988

Attorney, Barst and Mukamal

1984 - 1986

Attorney Law Graduate, US Immigration and Naturalization Service

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington Chapter)

Chair- Law Practice Management Committee

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Military Assistance Project Task Force

2010 - Present

International Section, WA State Bar Assn

Board Member

2008 - Present

One America

Member

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association International Section

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Northwest Immigrants Rights Project

Volunteer Attorney

1986 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington Chapter)

Co-Chair - NW Continuing Legal Eduction Conference Committee

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

USCIS International Operations Liaison Committee Member

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Congressional Committee Co-Chair

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, AILA National Business Committee

2010 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington Chapter

Washington Chapter Chair

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Vice-Chair

2008 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (WA Chapter)

Chair, Naturalization Day Committee

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (WA Chapter)

Chair, Advocacy Committee

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington Chapter, Advocacy Committee

Chair

2006 - 2010

Legal Voice, formerly NW Women's Law Center

Legal Committee

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association Washington Chapter

Chair, Congressional Liaison Committee

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Chair, Consular Committee

1986 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association, So. Calif. Chapter

Member

Education

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Universite de Bordeaux I

N/A

University of California - Irvine

B.A.

N/A

University of California - Los Angeles

M.A.

Speaking Engagements

2017

Northwest Continuing Legal Education Conference

National Interest Waivers and Entrepreneur Parole

2016

2016 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Complex Visa Issues for Entrepreneurs

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association Immigrant Options for Small and Start-Up Businesses

2014

Military Legal Assistance APR 8(g) Training CLE Immigration and Citizenship Law for Military Members and Families

2013

AILA Washington Chapter meeting

S. 744 CIR Overview

2012

2011

Federal Administrative Law Affirmative v. Defensive Asylum Law

2011

AILA National Conference Green Cards Part II: Consular Processing

2010

AILA Washington Chapter Meeting

Waivers of Inadmissibility

2010

2009

Washington Immigrant & Refugee Conference Citizenship: Changing Times

2009

International Express US immigration from Canada

N/A

Various - 1986-2006

Immigraton

Publications

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Avoiding PERM Audits and RFEs involving Small Business and Start-Ups

2014

AILA's Immigration Options for Artists and Entertainers, 2nd Ed.n Artists, Entertainment and Athletes Investing for Fun and Profits in the Arts, Entertainment and Sports Industries

2007

AILA Occupational Handbook on Entertainers, Athletes and Artists Investing for Fun and Profit in the Entertainment, Arts and Athletics Industries

2007

1998

California AILA Chapters Conference Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Greatest One of All?

Languages

French

Activity

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