Elisa Rebeccah Ford

Elisa Rebeccah Ford

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

320 W Galer St., Suite 202, Seattle, WA

About Elisa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

Humanitarian immigration (including T and U visas, VAWA, etc.); family based immigration (marriage and other family petitions, one-step and consular processing, etc.); and appeals.

60%
Asylum 40%

Asylum before USCIS and in removal proceedings before EOIR.

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Elisa Ford, P.L.L.C.

320 W Galer St., Suite 202, Seattle, WA, 98119

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Elisa Rebeccah Ford's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Robert | July 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Counsel for Fiancee Visa & Green Card

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... the K-1 visa and then continue representing us on a path to the Green Card. Elisa is incredibly thorough and we worked very well with her, iterating back and forth. She caught small errors, irregularities between documents, or things that might require explanations to USCIS. She always worked with us to devise a plan. For example when another country puts names in a different order on official documents - we decided to change the US legal name to match the foreign passport. Our one small delay was due to a translator's error that forced us to re-submit some documents for the work/travel authorization and green card. Despite almost no guidance from USCIS, Elisa caught the most likely source of the holdup. We had the errors in the translation fixed and she also encouraged us to add as much supporting documentation as we could provide. Her strategy worked and the rest of the process went smoothly. The entire process took less than 2.5 years from engagement to Green Card. Elisa was quick to address questions even while she was on vacation. She's kind and operates out of a desire to help those she represents; we cannot thank her enough!

Posted by Eawaz | January 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If I had to recommend a lawyer to anyone it would definitely be Elisa Ford without any hesitation.

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 ...or phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - she is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. She will not just collect your money and forget about your case - she will be in touch, guiding your thru the whole process until full success. I am very glad I chose Elisa Ford as my lawyer and highly recommend to use her services if you need help in your immigration process. She communicates well throughout the entire process. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Elisa Ford is knowledgeable about immigration law and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer that works hard for their clients. Eawaz

Posted by Diana | September 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Elisa got me a positive outcome

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...omptly. I would hire her all over again!

Posted by Rosemary | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST OF THE BEST

Would recommend Elsa she helped and answered our question throughout the process, and more she created time for us whenever we needed her.

See All Client Reviews

Elisa Rebeccah Ford's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Elisa
Margaret Ann O'Donnell headshot
Margaret O'Donnell

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

Meena Pauline Pallipamu headshot
Meena Pallipamu

Immigration lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

View All Endorsements
Jane Marie O'Sullivan headshot
Jane O'Sullivan

Immigration lawyer

Kelsey Elizabeth Beckner headshot
Kelsey Beckner

Immigration lawyer

Meena Pauline Pallipamu headshot
Meena Pallipamu

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of Elisa Ford PLLC

2008 - 2011

Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly- Department of Legislative Services

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

2004

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctor (J.D.),

1999

University of California - Santa Cruz

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution