Lisa Ellen Seifert

Lisa Ellen Seifert

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Immigration Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration

203 4th Ave E, Suite 401, Olympia, WA

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Immigration 100%

Family, removal, citizenship are our main areas. Please view our website for more information.

37 years | 1,000 cases

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Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

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Law Offices of Lisa Ellen Seifert

203 4th Ave E, Suite 401, Olympia, WA, 98501

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Lisa Ellen Seifert's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aaron | December 14, 2011 | Immigration

Don't go it alone without legal stewardship

Lisa helped navigate my family through the mess that is our immigration system and secured my wife's greencard. Put sussinctly, don't go it alone; Lisa will give you the face time neccisary to give you peace of mind, while sheltering you from the uglier elements of the process.

Posted by Alexandra | November 03, 2011 | Immigration

Awesome and responsible!

My husband and I were in quite a bit of trouble when we decided to turn to an immigration lawyer. Lisa was very helpful and explained every detail of a process that would take about 7 months. I needed to get a green card / legal alien resident status, and besides filing and keeping us updated on how... things were going, it was a real relief to have her come to our interview in Seattle when the time had arrived. I can only say that I highly recommend Lisa for all your immigration needs, from advice to that pesky paperwork and even if you are in legal trouble, she is trustworthy and knows her job very well. Thanks, Lisa, you have helped us out a lot!

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2011 | Immigration

Outstanding immigration attorney!

I hired Lisa Seifert to represent the husband of a friend who was facing sudden and imminent deportation proceedings, stemming from an old and constitutionally questionable case. Lisa had been recommended by two other immigration attorneys as “the most capable attorney in the immigration field...,” and I’m profoundly grateful that I took their advice. The case was dire and difficult, and time was of the essence. Lisa acted quickly, calmly, and very effectively to slow the process enough so that this man could receive the opportunity for review that he deserved under our legal system. Over the subsequent months, Lisa displayed exceptional diligence, steadiness, fortitude, creativity, kindness, integrity, and genuine devotion to her work, far beyond what I could ever have imagined or would ever have hoped to receive from any attorney when we embarked on this journey. We don’t yet know how this case will be resolved, but one thing we know for sure…my friend’s husband will have received from Lisa Seifert the finest legal representation that anyone could receive when facing an immigration problem in this country. I highly recommend that you hire Lisa Seifert if you are facing a legal challenge under immigration law. You will be fortunate to have her as your advocate.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Immigration

Seifert Law Offices - We trusted their guidance

When seeking an Immigration attorney, we needed someone we could trust. After a dedicated search, we chose Seifert Law Offices in Olympia, WA, to fulfill that trust. Our choice was well founded. Not only were we successful in “a permanent adjustment of status” we had expert guidance and counsel for t...he entire process. Lisa Seifert of the Seifert Law Offices in Olympia, WA, provided that much needed support and guidance with a personal and supportive touch. In this era of post 911, we were indeed fortunate to have her exceptional services to help us navigate the immigration landscape. Lisa Seifert assisted immensely in helping us adjust to a “permanent status.” She analyzed the facts of our immigration case thoroughly and recommended the best way to proceed. The assistance she provided helped greatly in reducing delays and setbacks. By trusting her wise counsel throughout the immigration process we were successful and, experienced no delays or filing of appeals. From our successful immigration petition, we are convinced that we placed our complete trust and confidence in the right hands. If it is your choice, trust someone with years of success as an immigration attorney; someone who genuinely cares about their clients. In our accomplishment we learned a great deal about the immigration process and it’s not a process we would have attempted alone.

Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2009 | Immigration

Extremely Helpful Immigration Lawyer

My wife and I started the process for her Permanent Residency in March. We started by going to the USCIS website, downloading all the forms and started to fill out the information. It took a lot of time and I still had a lot of questions. I tried contacting the USCIS to talk to a person, but I was...n’t successful. A friend recommended that I hire an Immigration Lawyer because he said, “They will take care of all the paperwork and issues that may arise.” Taking his advice, I began our search for an Immigration Lawyer. An acquaintance recommended that we look for someone close to Seattle so that they could attend the Interview. And thus Lisa Seifert of Seifert Law Offices was recommended. This was the best advice we received. We met with Lisa with all of our paperwork, forms and questions in May. She answered all our questions and correctly completed all the forms. She shared with us an approximate timeline of what should and when it would happen. After she filed our papers, things went very smoothly for us. We followed her directions and did the things that USCIS requested on time. In early August, Lisa joined us for our Interview. Because of her diligence, all the paperwork was in order. When they asked for certain documentation, Lisa was prepared and handed the package to the interviewer. She had prepared us and counseled us as to what to expect which resulted in a successful interview and now my wife has her Permanent Residency.

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Lisa Ellen Seifert's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Buck

Immigration lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I am an attorney getting involved in Immigration Work in the Olympia area. Lisa has been a big help in educating me. She is highly knowledgable and a great communicator. Her vast practical experience is valuable."

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Harriet Strasberg

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a well-prepared attorney and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Christopher Anders

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is experienced, tenacious and smart. She fights creatively for her clients' rights."

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F. Capriotti

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Seifert on many occasions for well over 2 decades. I strongly & wholeheartedly endorse her. Ciao for now, Franco"

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Paul Battan

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whether I am making a referral, or looking for help regarding an immigration issue in a family law matter that I am handling, I call Lisa first. She is experienced and knowledgeable, and generous in sharing both through advice to other lawyers and public speaking. When she gives me advice, it is realistic, practical information that can be put to use for my clients. I know she advises and represents her own clients in the same way. I recommend her highly."

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Margaret Stock

Immigration lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa Seifert for years and always value her wise counsel on matters relating to immigration and citizenship law. She is a topnotch member of the immigration bar."

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Frederick Lieb

Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Denton

Immigration lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa and I have practiced in our respective fields for about the same amount of time in this community. She is well known in the legal community as the best lawyer to refer to for immigration issues. I refer clients to her regularly and only hear good things back from them."

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Shawn Newman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I frequently encounter immigration issues in my practice and as general counsel to Saint Martin's University. When get questions I cannot answer, I refer people to Lisa who specializes in immigration law."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Business of Achievement, YWCA of Olympia

2017

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Pro Bono Award, AILA Washington Chapter

2013

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Super Lawyer - Immigration, Super Lawyers

2010

Green Business, Thurston County Chamber of Commerce

2010

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

1994

Joseph Minsky Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Owner, Seifert Law Offices

Associations

2018 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Member

2007 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Committee

1998 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association chapter

Vice President

1990 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1987

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of St. Thomas

Japanese Studies & English Literature

Speaking Engagements

2013

Superior Court Lunchtime Education Immigration and Juvenile Dependency

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference Family Immigration Bootcamp

2011

2011

Latino Youth Summit Immigration Advocacy

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Annual Conference 2011 Immigration 101

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter) Removal Proceedings - Advanced

Publications

2012

Thurston Legal Brief - Sept. 2012 The Contractual Duty to Support an Immigrant Spouse

2010

AILA Annual Conference Materials False Statements and Good Moral Chacter

Languages

Spanish

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