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Leta Rae
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Biography
Leta Rae is a member at Chamberlain & Rae PLLC, with offices in Bellingham and Seattle, Washington. She earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Washington State since 2007. Ms. Rae’s practice focuses primarily on family-based immigration, including spousal and fiancé(e) petitions and waivers of inadmissibility. She also regularly guides clients through the naturalization process. A dual US and Canadian citizen, she is especially passionate about supporting cross-border families and helping clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system through a hands-on, personalized approach.
Ms. Rae is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and currently serves as Chair of the AILA Washington ICE Committee. In addition to her legal practice, she is the founder of IRIS, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the basic human needs of immigrant families. Her immigration practice is further enriched by extensive international law experience. She has worked on cases before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San Jose, Costa Rica; studied international law in Geneva, Switzerland; attended the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France; and volunteered with a nonprofit organization in Nicaragua.
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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
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Chamberlain & Rae PLLC
1200 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Suite 301, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Chamberlain Sanchez Immigration Law PLLC
1700 21st Avenue S, Suite 202, Seattle, WA, 98144
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Posted by Manoj | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Most amazing lawyer
Leta is the most amazing immigration lawyer who is also compassionate. Leta took my case which was completely messed up by my previous lawyer. She went above and beyond by leveraging the office of Congressman to find a quick resolution. In fact, I had lost hope for any positive outcome with the curre...
Posted by Nicholas | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Leta Sanchez is amazing!
Leta is an absolutely stellar attorney. She made the entire process simple, understandable, and she is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. Not only that, she got us results! If you want an attorney who is detail oriented and readily available, Leta is the one for you. 10/10 would recommend. Thank...
Posted by Melissa | October 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Immigration Lawyer
Leta is so knowledgeable, skillful and human! An amazing combination in an attorney. She is compassionate while also has a powerful command of immigration law and procedures. She was crucial in helping me and my family navigate the very complex world of immigrating to the US. Highly recommend her, do...
Posted by Joel | March 20, 2018
Exceptional attorney
I retained Leta for a consultational on two different immigration matters where my immigrant clients were out of status. Despite my years of practice I would could not provide the expert advice that Leta did. She listened to my clients and conversed in Spanish. She provided them with a complete an...
Posted by pio | October 15, 2014
First rate immigration lawyer
Leta took care of my employees' visa applications and her through paper review and knowledge of the current work visa resulted in a smooth process from application to work permi to obtaining H1-B visas for my company staff
Leta Rae's Lawyer Endorsements
"Leta is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law. She provides sound, strategic advice to her clients and works to achieve the best results for them."
Franca Baroni
Immigration lawyer
Erin Hall
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Best Lawyers 2018, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Rising Stars 2017, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Carol L. Edward & Associates, PS
Associations
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Executive Committee- Program Chair
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Border Patrol Subcommittee co-chair
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted
2007 - Present
Skagit County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)U Visa Committee Chair
2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)Executive Committee Member
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)CBP Committee Co-Chair
Education
2007
Santa Clara University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
AILA WA CLE
U-Visa Waivers
2016
AILA Annual Conference
INA 212(d)(14) Waivers
2015
Northwest Regional CLE (AILA)
I-601A Waivers
2014
AILA WA CLE
U-Visa Updates & Practice Pointers
2008
Skagit County Bar Association CLE
Ethical Issues in Immigration Cases
Publications
2016
Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA)
The INA § 212 (d)(14) U Nonimmigrant Waiver
2015
Languages
Spanish