Paul Choquette

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Paul Choquette

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768 reviews
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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

121 Lakeside Avenue, #100B, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Choquette Law Group assists both individuals and companies successfully navigate a complex and rather daunting immigration system.

34 years | 5,000 cases

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Choquette

121 Lakeside Avenue, #100B, Seattle, WA, 98122-6587

choquettelaw.com

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Paul Choquette's Reviews

Posted by Juliana | February 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Support for Our Green Card Application

Working with Paul on our marriage-based green card application was truly a great experience. From the very beginning, he and his team were organized, responsive, and incredibly clear in their communication. Whenever we had questions, Paul was available to guide us and explain each step in detail. ...He took the time to meet with us before the interview to ensure we felt fully prepared, which gave us tremendous peace of mind. His knowledge and attention to detail were clear throughout the entire process. Everything moved smoothly and faster than we expected. Most importantly, we always felt supported and confident knowing we could trust Paul with such an important milestone in our lives. We would wholeheartedly recommend Paul to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated immigration attorney.

Posted by Pri | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

10/10 recommend for ease and supportive immigration services

I can not recommend Paul and his services enough! My partner and I got married and needed support in applying for a green card. Paul was very warm and assuring. He approached our care with utmost professionalism and sensitivity while making the process inclusive. He made sure all of our documents wer...e filled correctly and supported us through the whole process. He was extremely knowledgeable and has many years of experience. I have already recommended him to my friends and they have used his service. Thank you Paul!

Posted by Christina J | February 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A smooth, confidence-building immigration experience

We decided to work with a lawyer after our immigration paperwork kept getting pushed back. Our wedding certificate was three months late, then it was tax season, then we moved — and honestly, our ability to focus on an application you really can’t make mistakes on just wasn’t there. For peace of mind..., we felt it was worth hiring a lawyer to make sure everything was done correctly. After doing our research, we chose Paul Choquette. During our consultation, Paul was very blunt, upfront, and no-BS about our case, the process, and our situation. There was no sugarcoating, which I know can be intimidating for some people. I’ve seen reviews that mention his personality as a negative, but personally, we really appreciated it. He is also a kind person, and his directness gave us a lot of confidence that he knew exactly what he was doing and could handle our case well. Everything included in Paul’s package made us feel extremely comfortable throughout the process. We started with the consultation, then completed his detailed questionnaire so he had everything he needed to prepare our paperwork correctly. Once we received our interview date, we had an online meeting to prepare for the interview, and Paul was also present in the room with us during the interview itself. Our interview only took about five minutes because Paul had already uploaded all of our documents to the immigration portal ahead of time. The agent had reviewed everything before we even walked in and only needed to ask standard questions. We were approved the same day and now have my green card. Paul was available and responsive at every step, answering all of our questions whether by email or phone. We always felt supported and informed, which made what could have been a very stressful process feel smooth and manageable. If you can embrace his blunt personality, you’ll gain a kind, competent, thorough, confidence-building, and reassuring lawyer who will take great care of your case. I highly recommend Paul specifically, and Choquette Immigration Law Group as a whole. We absolutely plan on returning when we need help with my 10-year green card.

Posted by Myah | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trusted, Thorough, and Highly Effective Immigration Attorney

Paul Choquette is an exceptional attorney whose professionalism, expertise, and efficiency were evident from our initial consultation. He clearly explained the process, potential risks, and realistic timelines in a direct and transparent manner, which we greatly appreciated. His straightforward commu...nication and confidence immediately instilled trust. Throughout our case, Paul demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and outstanding diligence. He thoroughly prepared and filed all required applications and expertly organized a substantial volume of supporting evidence. With his strategic guidance and legal expertise, my husband’s marriage-based green card through Adjustment of Status was approved just six months and three days after the initial filing. We are sincerely grateful for Paul’s dedication and legal acumen and look forward to continuing to work with him as we proceed through the next stages of my husband’s immigration process.

Posted by Nadeem | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best immigration lawyer, period.

Mr Paul Choquette showed the highest level of professionalism and understanding as he guided us through our USCIS journey. He candidly explained the process, as well as the risks, in proper detail upfront, and provided the expected schedule for all milestones (biometrics, interview etc). He was agile... and responsive to all our queries not just on Day One, but down the line as well. We received from him clear instructions for the documents that were required. Along the way there was an unexpected turn in our personal situation that threatened the outcome of the case. Paul devised a brilliant workaround in this crisis, enabling the case to proceed to a successful conclusion. And here is the incredible part : by working proactively with the USCIS staff (as opposed to just filing the petition and passively waiting for next steps) Paul got us an approval way earlier than expected. That’s service! And it’s proof that a good lawyer can make all the difference.

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Paul Choquette's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Franco

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leisa Wolf

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Paul Choquette for his level of professionalism and dedication to the legal needs of his clients. Paul demonstrates tremendous expertise with legal research and writing projects. His exceptional research skills and ability to write compelling arguments serves his clients well."

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Taranjeet Buttar

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paul for almost 20 years, ever since I became a lawyer myself. He has vast amount of knowledge and experience in business/work visas, an area that I do not handle. I have referred many people to him, and not one has ever been dissatisfied. He is honest and energetic. You can trust him with your legal matters."

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Patrick Cantor

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is an excellent lawyer. He is very honest and reasonable in his fees and he is very knowledgeable in the areas of immigration law that is always changing. He really knows his stuff. But what sets him apart is that he truly cares for his clients. When people call me for a matter that I do not usually handle, Paul is one of only 2 or 3 lawyers that I refer to who I have complete trust and confidence."

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Lisa Gilmore

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Choquette is a great immigration attorney. He listens to his clients' problems and finds creative ways to get them the help that they need. I have personally met several of his clients who were very happy with the way he handled their cases. I would certainly recommend him to my clients."

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Erin Fairley

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Paul for any immigration matter. Paul is very experienced and understands the changing complexities of immigration law. He has a great personality and works tirelessly for his clients."

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Seema Anil

Immigration lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Choquette is a "brilliant lawyer" and a "great mentor". I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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David Warwick

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Friend

"I strongly endorse Paul Choquette. I am a Washington State Attorney and have known and worked with Paul for many years. He has a great breadth of experience and is very personable."

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Jennifer Kurzon

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Other

"I am an attorney colleague of Mr. Choquette's. I highly endorse this lawyer, and would recommend him for any immigration matter. He is excellent attorney who really knows his subject matter."

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William Gibson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is smart, hard working, and very effective at what he does. I refer prospective immigration cases for friends and acquaintances to Paul because I know they will be in good hands."

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Bradley Wolf

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Choquette has a strong reputation in the legal community as a man of knowledge, hard work and integrity."

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Christopher Mason

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Choquette is a skilled, responsive and experienced immigration lawyer whom I wholeheartedly endorse. I recommend him whenever my clients need immigration services for themselves or their employees. They are never disappointed. He is an excellent choice."

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Christine Bauman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Paul for many years. He is very knowledgable and I would highly recommend him as an attorney. I have worked with Paul on several immigration cases, have relied upon his advice when dealing with my own clients, and he assisted my family with our immigration matters. He is an excellant attorney that is dedicated to his practice."

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Susan Larrance

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Choquette is an excellent, experienced immigration attorney. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and detail-oriented. He establishes a good relationship with his clients and follows through cases to the end. I highly recommend him as an immigration attorney."

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John Holmes

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul Choquette is a results oriented Immigration Attorney. He takes a realistic and honest approach with clients when dealing with their matters. I highly endorse Paul for Immigration issues."

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Sylvia Miller

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked as an associate attorney for Paul Choquette. He is a very intelligent attorney. He has so many years of experience that he has special knowledge that one could only really gain by experience, which really counts in complex cases. Because of his expertise I rely on him as a mentor. I highly recommend him and often refer clients to his office particularly in the area of business based immigration."

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Taranjeet Buttar

Immigration lawyer

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Patrick Cantor

Immigration lawyer

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Lisa Gilmore

Family lawyer

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Erin Fairley

Estate planning lawyer

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Seema Anil

Immigration lawyer

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Christopher Mason

Litigation lawyer

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Sylvia Miller

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Best of Yelp, Yelp

2015

Top 3 Immigration Lawyers in Seattle, WA, ThreeBestRated.com

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Best of Yelp, Yelp

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing Partner, Choquette Law Group, P.S.

1992 - 1998

Pro Bono Attorney, NWIRP

Associations

1995 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Member

1993 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member

1993 - Present

U.S District Court, Western District of WA

Member

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

USCIS Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Member

2015 - 2016

Consulate Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

Co-chair

1995 - 1997

Franco-Canadienne Association of Washington

Co-chair

1993 - 1994

Immigration Association

Founding Member

1993 - 1998

Immigration Association

Director

1993 - 1998

Immigration Association

President

Education

1989

UOP - McGeorge School of Law

J.D.

1985

Union College

B.A.

N/A

New York University

M.A. Candidate

Speaking Engagements

1997

Criteria for Naturalization

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

1996

Criteria for Naturalization

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

1995

Criteria for Naturalization

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

1994

Criteria for Naturalization

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

1993

Criteria for Naturalization

Naturalization & U.S. Citizenship

Languages

French

English

Activity

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