Diego P. Gavilanes

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Diego P. Gavilanes

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Car accident Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Immigration, Spinal Cord Injury

3325 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Diego

Biography

Experienced Immigration and Personal Injury Attorney

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 33%

A free consultation will show you how we'll recover fair and just compensation for your injuries and losses resulting from the carelessness of others. We have decades of experience handling cases involving automobile accidents.

47 years

33%
Immigration 31%

Our attorneys have decades of experience in the areas of permanent residence, immigrant visas, employment authorization, deportation defense, naturazliation, "U" visas for victims of crime, asylum. We are well versed in the new areas of "Dream Act" benefits, prosecutorial discretion and deferred action. Comprehensive Immigration Review legislation may provide important rights and benefits to millions of undocumented immigrants.

47 years | 8,000 cases

31%
Personal Injury 31%

A free consultation will show you how we'll recover fair and just compensation for your injuries and losses resulting from the carelessness of others. We have decades of experience handling cases involving automobile accidents, medical negligence, wrongful death and catastrophic injuries.

47 years | 3,600 cases

31%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Diego Gavilanes

3325 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA, 98201

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Diego P. Gavilanes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stan | September 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Personal injury claim

I was referred to DiegoGavilanes attorney here in Everett Washington. He listens to my explanation of the car accident I was in and stated he would be happy to assist me. As I went through the process of the legalities of the claim. Diego explained in detail every step along the way. He also go...t the maximum benefit (cash) out of the claim for me. He is like a pitbull on a pork bone. He won’t let go of anything until all methods of negotiation have been exhausted. And even then if there is a chance he will stay diligent on it till the very end. He and his staff are ready to go above and beyond for you and your family. I highly recommend Deigo and his staff if your looking for an attorney look no further than the Washington law team. Sincerely thanks you Diego and staff for a journey and payoff well deserved. Stan

Diego Gavilanes

Replied last October 12, 2023

It was our pleasure to have been selected by you to represent you and to advocate for you as your attorney, Stan. We are glad to have produced a just and equitable result for you. Best wishes always.

Posted by Louis | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration test highlights

Diego's legal secretary jodeane helped me correctly fill out the forms so that they would not be returned for corrections. Diego, called me to tell me what the procedure would be when I arrived for my naturalization test, including where to go and what to expect. My test was given over zoom and the p...roctor did not follow the over 65/25 years part of the test, but I knew enough to pass. Thank You

Posted by Isabel | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Altamente profesional

Contratamos a Diego Gavilanes para que llevara nuestro caso de Residencia Permanente, en todo momento fue muy profesional, muy claro en explicarnos todos los documentos que necesitábamos presentar. Siempre contestando todas nuestras preguntas e inquietudes. Nos acompañó a la cita de inmigración y est...uvo muy pendiente durante todo el proceso. Estamos muy contentos con los resultados, todo salió muy bien, ya tenemos nuestra residencia y estamos muy agradecidos por su profesionalidad. Recomendamos altamente al abogado Diego Gavilanes. Un abogado claro, honesto y muy profesional. Siempre estaremos recomendándolo. Gracias Diego .

Posted by Jennifer | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Car Accident

I would like to start by giving a hugeThank you to Diego , and Marbel you guys are the best ! I recommend anyone looking for a great Laywer head to Diego and his team staff. They help me with my Car Accident and they were on my case since day one. Their really responsable they will give me a call or ...email me ASAP each time they will get a new update on my case really professional and understanding on any questions you have for them . They walk you step by step on what they can do for your case and fight for you . They got me 2x’s of what I was suppose to get and I really appreciate you guys fighting this case for me. Thank you guys so much ! I truly recommend you guys to Maribel and Diego and his team .

Posted by Hugo | July 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

Great lawyer. Really happy with all the service he provided to us. He came in on my case far in to it and he worked hard and spent alot of time on my case. I never had any communication problem at all. Always kept me updated on everything. Emails with copies of paperwork and phone calls to keep me up...dated. We went to trial and he fought and backed me up thru everything. Until the prosecutor gave up. Worth every penny and I would not use or recommend anyone else. Thankyou diego for everything.

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Diego P. Gavilanes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stefania Birch

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent Attorney with Impeccable Character I have known Mr. Gavilanes personally and professionally since 2014. In the five years that I have known him, he has demonstrated impeccable legal judgment, community engagement, and a high caliber of professionalism. I have referred many of my clients to his office for personal injury cases, and he is the only attorney in the area that I trust to refer these cases to, especially for those from the Latino/a community. I have also trusted Mr. Gavilanes with my own personal injury case, for which I am extremely grateful for his assistance and his responsiveness at every step of the process. I highly recommend his services."

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Brandon Gillin

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked alongside Diego at a Citizenship Day event in Mount Vernon. He is upbeat, personable, and extremely knowledgeable. Great immigration attorney."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ron Meyers

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked for Diego when I was studying to take the bar examination after finishing law school more than 30 years ago. He was smart, hard working and a tireless advocate for his clients. He encouraged me to work with him on an apartment fire case involving the death of a young child. That experience influenced my career. He is a mentor and a great lawyer!"

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Diego. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Judith Hendricks

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Diego for over 30 years. He was just fresh out of law school working for the downtrodden and poor at the now defunct Evergreen Legal Services. As he branched out to his own private practice, I have worked with him jointly with dissolution cases that included immigration issues. Diego has referred cases to me and I have referred cases to him as I find his work to be superior. I trust Diego and have no problem in endorsing my long time friend and peer."

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Cornelia Clark

Immigration lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Gavilanes is a great attorney. Not only do I know him as a fellow attorney and I have referred many matters to him with great outcome, but I also know him as my attorney. He did my immigration for me and it went very smoothly and it made the process real easy. I would definitely recommend him."

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Royce Ferguson

Unknown lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Diego for over 30 years and once worked in the same law firm for about five years. He is one of the most ethical, honest and conscientious lawyers I know. He strives to do the right thing. I also consider him my friend."

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Mirka Nakovski

Immigration lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diego has many years of experience in immigration law and is very knowledgeable. He cares about his clients and knows how to help. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tom Gissberg

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Diego is a excellent lawyer and has my highest recommendation."

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Jeffrey Donchez

Car accident lawyer

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Ululani Akiona

Family lawyer

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Royce Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cornelia Clark

Unknown lawyer

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Judith Hendricks

Family lawyer

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Mirka Nakovski

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Attorney, LAW OFFICES OF DIEGO GAVILANES

Associations

1980 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1979 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

Education

1976

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Deportation procedures and consular practice

Immigration Law

Publications

1992

Washington State Bar Association Doing Business in Washington State. A guide for Foreign Business and Investment

Languages

Spanish

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