About Patrick
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Buttar & Cantor, LLP, Attorneys at Law
16600 W Valley Hwy Ste 106, Tukwila, WA, 98188-5503
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Patrick Ontiveros Cantor's Reviews
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18 Client Reviews
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Posted by vanj | July 26, 2010 | Immigration
outstanding attorney
He was brilliant enough to help us continuously in every immigration issues that our family had. He had been very truthful since the very start with the possibilities between winning and failing our case. We gave him all our trust and he surely didn't let us down. Our case had been one of those nearl...
Posted by Evans | July 22, 2010 | Immigration
The best in this business
He is the best in this tough business.He took my case and worked his butt off to save me from being deported.He kept me fully informed of what was going on and what to expect.Through his hard work my wife is already here and we are expecting our kids to join us. He gave his cell phone No and was...
Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2010 | Immigration
Excellent attorney!
Me and my siblings were placed in removal proceedings because we committed fraud in obtaining our immigrant visas to come to the United States. From the first consultation we had until our case was finished, Atty. Cantor insisted that we be truthful and put everything on the table so that the Immigra...
Patrick Ontiveros Cantor's Lawyer Endorsements
"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'm endorsing Pat for his wisdom, knowledge and tiger legal mind."
"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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Experience
Honors
2007
2nd Place, PBL Seattle Basketball League
1988
Finalist - Tennis, University of Washington Intramural Sports
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Buttar & Cantor, LLP, Attorneys at Law
Associations
1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
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Education
1994
Juris Doctor
1991
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude
1987
Languages
English
Activity
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