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Leonard Douglas M Saunders

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Blaine, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

435 Martin St Ste 1010, Blaine, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

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The Immigration Law Firm, PLLC

435 Martin St Ste 1010, Blaine, WA, 98230-4117

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36 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

VERY DISAPPOINTING

My experience with was terrible. At first he seemed very good but as soon as I was committed to working with him it was like he dropped off the face of the earth!!! A process that was supposed to take 3 months in the "worst case scenario" has been going on for more than 9 months. He never returns ...any of my calls/voicemails. He was supposed to send me my file that he told me he had submitted 6 months ago and he never has!!!! I am quite sure he never submitted it in the first place and now he is too embarrassed to prove that he hasn't so instead he just avoids me, screens my calls, has his receptionist lie and if I do happen to catch him on his cell, he says he can't speak right then because he is in the middle of something and that he will call me back in an hour, or 20 minutes, or at 4pm...something specific....which means he is obviously lying and then of course he never returns my call! At this point I am going to have to find a new lawyer to try to help me out. What a complete was of time and money!!!! He has been TERRIBLE!!!!!!!! There is nothing worse than being committed to a consultant, trusting them...that they are working on your behalf and that they are professional and compensating them accordingly and then finding out the complete opposite. Do yourself a favor and hire someone else!!!

Posted by C. | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best experience I've ever had with a lawyer

I found Len Saunders and the Immigration Law Firm in Blaine, WA back in 2011. By then, I had spent many thousands of dollars with unscrupulous lawyers and legal services promising my waiver but only wanting more fees. Len was a different experience right from the beginning. He was completely hones...t and blunt about my situation, and researched my case before he requested any money at all. By the time I sent my first (very reasonable) payment, he already knew and understood my situation and suggested a straightforward, cost-effective, relatively speedy and ultimately successful remedy for me. The other lawyers and services got thousands of dollars from me simply for taking my calls and spending time on the phone with me. Len has always gotten back to me quickly and worked honestly on my cases, as well as those of the several referrals I’ve sent his way over the years. In fact, everyone I know who has worked with him literally cannot believe that there would be anyone out there who might feel differently. Sure, anyone’s case might not go the way they want, but I can’t imagine that there would be a more qualified & honest person to resolve an immigration matter than Mr. Saunders. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these unscrupulous lawyers and services might have made some negative posts themselves. I give Len Saunders & his Immigration Law Firm my highest rating, and recommend them to anyone with a US border crossing issue.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

big help

My immigrant husband fell out of immigration status a number of years ago. We originally hired someone we thought was a lawyer, who actually just worked under a lawyer and misrepresented himself. That individual has since been banned from practicing in the State of Washington. Len warned us about ...him early on, but we disregarded his advice. After we lost our representation, we went back to Len. He helped us straighten everything out and was very knowledgeable about the process. My husband's case was very old and complicated, but Len helped us work through it. Ultimately, my husband became a citizen with Len's help, something we didn't believe was possible. Len never charged us more that was agreed and we had receipts for all of our fees and filings. Len has an open-door policy and is very approachable.

Posted by Rangine | December 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

Len Saunders is very professional, helpful, resourceful, and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. Len has been my immigration lawyer since 2005. Len helped me with US citizenship and spousal visa for my husband. He was always available to answer any questions throughout the process. We applied in March ...and in November my husband got his visa. Len even helped my husband at the border to make the process a little less stressful while crossing as a US permanent resident for the first time. My husband and I are very grateful for his assistance.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2013 | Immigration

DISAPPOINTED!!

My experience with Len started off great. He helped me with my status. We moved on to my son and it started off well. Len stated it would be an open and shut case. My son should have his status by his 18th birthday. My son's birthday has come and gone.....no word from Len. I have no idea what i...s been happening with my son's case. Len will not return my calls. He booked an appointment with me to discuss the details and he doesn't show up. I have been trying and trying to get in touch with Len for over 9 months!! Not ONE phone call back to me. I am terribly frustrated and disappointed!!

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