ELISA FORD is a solo practitioner in Seattle, Washington, whose practice focuses exclusively on humanitarian and family-based immigration law. Elisa is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Washington State Bar Association, and Maryland State Bar Association.
Elisa received her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2004. After law school she served as a Clerk to the Honorable Robin Hunt of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Elisa has a diverse background in public interest law and complex statutory and regulatory analysis. She served as a Policy Analyst for the Maryland State Legislature and as an Associate in a small Plaintiff’s law firm in Baltimore, MD, focused on providing relief to inner city children poisoned by lead paint.
Dedicated to promoting access to legal services, Elisa has provided pro bono legal services as a volunteer with the CARA Family Detention Pro Bono Project (CARA), the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), One America’s Citizenship days, and as a mentor through the Jewish Family Service’s Tatweer program for refugees . In May of 2015, Elisa traveled to Dilley, Texas, where she spent a week volunteering with CARA to provide pro bono legal assistance to women and children refugees detained in prison-like conditions at the South Texas Residential Detention Center.
Elisa also holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Economics Combined from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
When not working, Elisa enjoys exploring the trails and waterways of the Northwest with her husband and twin 9-year old boys.
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320 W Galer St., Suite 202, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Posted by Robert | July 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Elisa gave us wonderful advice and counsel at every step of the way. We initially consulted with Elisa to determine our options before choosing the fiancee visa as our best option to permanently reside together in the US while minimizing time apart. We hired Elisa to help us prepare our documents for...
Posted by Eawaz | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Elisa Ford is truly amazing. Not only she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field - she is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as her own. She is always available via email ...
Posted by Diana | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
A good immigrations attorney can make all the difference in your case. Elisa did a fantastic job with my case. She analyzed my situation, explained it to me and got me a successful outcome. She arrived early, fully prepared and attended all meetings. She responded to texts, emails and phone calls pr...
Posted by Rosemary | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Would recommend Elsa she helped and answered our question throughout the process, and more she created time for us whenever we needed her.
"Elisa’s leadership throughout Washington state on humanitarian visas, including U visas and VAWA applications for permanent residence for abused spouses and children, is outstanding. She has created and maintained effective liaison with government officials, and shared the results with the entire immigration bar. She has also led the way in creating a network of immigration attorneys who focus on humanitarian visas, and in generously sharing her knowledge with other attorneys. I highly recommend Elisa as an effective, creative, and compassionate attorney."
"Elisa is a knowledgeable, kind, and enthusiastic lawyer and friend. She goes the extra mile to make sure her clients obtain the best possible outcome and checks and double checks everything to smooth the path for timely and optimal relief. She is honest and consciencious about her work and her duty to provide the best service to her clients. You will be lucky to work with Elisa on your case and have her in your corner!"
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
2015 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Elisa Ford PLLC
2008 - 2011
Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly- Department of Legislative Services
2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.),
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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