Elaine R Fordyce

Elaine R Fordyce

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Shoreline, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

17544 Midvale Ave N, Suite 301, Shoreline, WA

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Immigration 90%

14 years

90%
Family 10%

15 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Hawkins Law Group PLLC

17544 Midvale Ave N, Suite 301, Shoreline, WA, 98133

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Elaine R Fordyce's Reviews

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Posted by Brady Butler | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card for my wife

When my wife and I got married, Elaine helped us go through the confusing and intimidating process of getting my wife's green card. I could not of been happier and strongly recommend her. She is friendly, honest, responsive, and just easy to work with. Also, there was nothing confusing about her fee ...and the value that she provides, far outweighs the cost of her services. I whole-heartedly recommend using her for any immigration matter.

Posted by EDWIN | March 23, 2014 | Immigration

B1,B2 VISA PROCESS FOR SELF DOCUMENTATION.

For my knowledge and experience Elaine have a good skill and capability of handling case like I had,I am from INDIA and working on the cruise ship and most of my contract in USA with C1D VISA , I got refer from her friend I met Elaine about six months ago when I was in SEATTLE, and as per my docum...ents that I had submitted were all put in order so there will be no problem for my interview with embassy , she did it very excellent and I am happy about it that I got approval of 10 years b1,b2 VISA.

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Matthew Bean

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elaine is the type of person I would want as a lawyer. She is smart, kind, and compassionate. I highly recommend her."

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Danielle Doyle

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In the years I have known Elaine, I have found her to be a conscientious, talented and compassionate advocate. The immigrants, refugees and family members she serves are fortunate to have found her. I recommend Elaine wholeheartedly. Danielle Doyle, Attorney"

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Matthew Bean

Employment and labor lawyer

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Danielle Doyle

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

John F. Kennedy Award, Seattle University Political Science Department

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Bean Porter Hawkins PLLC

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Open Door Legal Services

Associations

2016 - Present

AILA Parents

Co-chair

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Education

2011

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Brownbag Presentation

Waivers 101

2016

AILA Northwest Regional Conference

U & T Visa Basics

2015

IFAP

Supervising Students and Volunteering as an IFAP Pro Bono Attorney

Languages

English

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