I am the third of four children born to Sesinando (from Burgos, Pangasinan, Philippines) and Lourdes (from Aparri, Cagayan, Philippines) of Renton, Washington and St. Anthony Parish. I attended preschool in Quezon City. We then immigrated to the U.S. in 1974 and lived in the Rainier Valley in Seattle for several years before moving permanently to Renton. My father worked during the day as an accountant, while my mother worked at night as an registered nurse, while the four kids tried to stay away from trouble at school. Eventually, all the children finished school with accounting degrees, but the third one couldn't cut it as an accountant. One day, I learned that my father was a corporate lawyer in the Philippines, and that my mother was able to obtain a work visa as a nurse to come to the United States. She filled out the work visa application on her own. So it was my destiny to become an immigration lawyer, to help others, and I love what I do.
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16600 W Valley Hwy Ste 106, Tukwila, WA, 98188-5503
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Posted by meraluna | October 03, 2013 | Immigration
For Permanent Card
Atty Patrick Cantor the best atty that you ever had in united states.He is very excellent doing his job.Finally my paper work already done because of him I recommend this atty.he treat very good and very nice to me and his all client I rather have to comeback again for my citizenship.Thank you so so...
Posted by dian | July 12, 2013 | Immigration
Worth the Money!!!
I was referred to Patrick, a reliable immigration attorney by a very good friend of mine. When I met him the first time, he was blunt and honest. He laid out all of my options and any good and bad possibilities of my case, which I like that. I rather be informed the bad side than promised somethin...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2013 | Immigration
Former and current client
Patrick was my lawyer when I had immigration problems, but because of him I am now a U.S. citizen and I have hired him to petition my father. I had a lawyer before him, but once I paid money to my first lawyer, it was hard to get a hold of him, and so I would only be able to talk to an assistant or...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2013 | Immigration
Excellent Attorney
I hired Patrick many years ago when my immigration status was in dire straits. He was very assuring on my marriage case, assuring me that since I was honest, and I had nothing to hide, that the USCIS would grant my waiver case, and they did. I have referred him to other relatives recently, and they...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2011 | Immigration
Good Atty not great staff
I have used Patrick for a number of mine and my family's immigration cases. He is very knowlegdable and blunt. I found working with him was great but his staff is rude and not organized. I missed my first interview for my green card bc his staff failed to follow up if I had received the letter inform...
"Patrick Cantor is a skilled, responsive and experienced immigration lawyer whom I wholeheartedly endorse. He is an excellent choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is smart, hardworking, diligent and effective in handling immigration matters. I have known him for over 16 years. As a criminal defense attorney, I often have questions regarding the consequences a legal conviction may have on my client's immigration status--Patrick is the first person I call and he has always been able to help me. Additionally, when I was starting out as a lawyer I initially practiced immigration law and Patrick was the one who mentored me in the area and answered my many questions. I highly recommend him!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is brutally honest and straightforward. He thinks of others before himself. He respects the law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Pat Cantor is highly respected in the Seattle legal community. His success for his clients is well known."
"I have known Patrick Cantor since 2003, when I was working as a Canadian immigration lawyer in a very busy immigration law office in Seattle. In 2008, I had the opportunity to work at Patrick's office as a contract attorney. Patrick Cantor is a wonderful attorney with a sound knowledge of immigration law. He has been very helpful to me and has provided me with support on very complex issues related to immigration law. Patrick is very devoted to his clients and work. He always provides outstanding legal representation to his clients and the cases he handles have a high rate of approval. Therefore, I refer Patrick all my clients dealing with deportation and asylum because of his vast expertise in that area. I fully endorse Patrick Cantor and his work."
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2nd Place, PBL Seattle Basketball League
1988
Finalist - Tennis, University of Washington Intramural Sports
1998 - Present
Partner, Buttar & Cantor, LLP, Attorneys at Law
1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1994
Juris Doctor
1991
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude
1987
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