Nancy Karean Whitehead

Nancy Karean Whitehead

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury

PO Box 84567, Seattle, WA

About Nancy

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Asylum, Family Immigration, DACA, and Removal

12 years | 69 cases

90%
Personal Injury 10%

Personal Injury of all kinds

32 years | 30 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of James F. Whitehead

PO Box 84567, Seattle, WA, 98124

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Nancy Karean Whitehead's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mehak | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Lawyer

I had the privilege of working with Nancy for my immigration case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. Her exceptional expertise, professionalism, and genuine care throughout the entire process were truly remarkable. From the initial consultation to the successful resolution of my case..., Nancy guided me with confidence and reassurance, making what could have been a daunting experience feel manageable and even empowering. Thanks to her dedication and advocacy, I can now move forward with my life with confidence and security. I highly recommend Nancy to anyone in need of immigration legal services; her commitment to her clients' well-being sets them apart in the field. She is an amazing human being and lawyer.

Posted by Lana | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Immigration Attorney!

Nancy walked my family through every step for adjustment of status process. No ugly surprises (Only good ones :) ) My husband and I knew exactly what was expected of us. Nancy was always available for a chat. Any question was answered instantly. For our interview we had to drive to another state, and... Nancy was present on the phone for the whole duration of the interview. Interview itself was about 15min and we were notified that green card will be approved the same day. We were stressing and worried and Nancy calmed us down, explained exactly what to expect and reassured us that everything will be ok. I did not fully believed it until it was over :) It truly was not as scary as I imagined ( Thank you Nancy for filling out the paperwork for us, that would of lost me!) We stressed a lot, but the end result was worth it! We will be reaching out back to Nancy for citizenship process just in a few short years. Would recommend Nancy for everyone who is in similar situation. Nancy was absolute pleasure to work with.

Posted by Morris | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Knowledgeable, Compassionate.

In my view, Nancy is not just one of the best immigration lawyers in Seattle, she is by far the very best in this business. Her dedication to representing little people like us is unsurpassed in our region. Whenever the need arises for you to visit her office even in the absence of an appointment, sh...e does her best to accommodate and talk to you with a big smile. Shooting Nancy an email is another area of her vibrant professional qualities; she responds to emailed questions almost instantaneously. She handled my process very meticulously, and the compassion with which she worked with me was emphatically unbelievable. The humanity I experienced at the caring hands of Nancy changed my perspectives on how much good there still is in our world. I will never trade Nancy for any immigration lawyer in our state, and perhaps, in the entire United States of America. May your blessed legal practice continues to blossom decades to come. My heartfelt thanks and appreciations for your selfless and tireless work.

Posted by Michael | April 15, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great !!!

I was fortunate to have Nancy to represent my interests as co-operative counsel in an action filed against a top auto manufacturer in Seattle last year. Her skill and intuition proved to be key in an eventual out of court settlement with which I was well compensated. Thank you Nancy and best wishes f...or a great and successful career. Michael

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Yan Siprin

Immigration lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy helped a number of clients and non-clients with various immigration issues. The feedback I got was that she is very smart, clear and people loved working with her."

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Luz Metz

Immigration lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nancy is an excellent attorney. She is dedicated and committed to help her clients."

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Luz Metz

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2017

10 Best Attorneys Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of James F Whitehead

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member of Washington State Chapter's Asylum Committee

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2013

Washington State Law Clerk Program

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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