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Susan Kyong-Lee Pai
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Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
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Cap City Law
2401 Bristol Court SW, Suite A-103, Olympia, WA, 98502
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Susan Kyong-Lee Pai's Reviews
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Posted by Luke Walker | March 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Susan is THE BEST
Hello Friends ! Susan Pai is the REAL DEAL ! She is Brilliant, Beautiful and Genius ! She is caring and deeply thorough. She is extremely knowledgeable, well connected, and an excellent problem solver. Our case was a real doozy and her expertise led the way and she made the impossible , possible ! ...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
D. Rincon
I saw Susan Pai in court and was blown away. There were at least 20 lawyers there and not one would stand up for these poor people in court who had no idea what was going on. I’m glad there are still lawyers like Susan Pai around. I enjoyed watching her in action.
Posted by Q. Teserak | November 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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Q. Teserak
Thank you for opening my deportation case. You canceled my deportation and fight to get me legal. Now, I can drive and work and support myself and my children. You changed my LIFE for the better. I can recommend Susan Pai to anyone.
Posted by Lucas Picos | November 10, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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Lucas Picos
Our first adjustment of status interview didn’t go very well even though we were not asked many questions. The officer was rude and said we were not in a bona fide marriage because of the age difference between me and my wife. Then we got called in for a second interview when they separated us. We re...
Posted by Mario Chavez Hurtado | November 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
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Mario
My case was messed up. When I received a denial letter from Immigration, I was ready to give up. I called a couple immigration lawyers and prayed somebody could help me. I left a message on Susan’s voicemail on Sunday and received a text message from her to meet with her on Monday. She spent all afte...
Susan Kyong-Lee Pai's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brilliant attorney. Susan always impresses me with her vast knowledge of the complex U.S. immigration laws. Clients can rest assured that their case is in professional hands."
"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Kyong-Lee Pai's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
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"Not merely an extraordinary immigration attorney, but a pillar of the immigration bar."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to speak with Susan regarding various immigration issues. She is passionate about immigration law and knowledgeable about immigration policy."
"I HIGHLY recommend Susan Kyong-Lee Pai, Esq, as an immigration lawyer. Susan is a force of nature and is a powerful attorney to have on your side. She knows the law and loves her clients and no one can ask for anything more."
"Ms. Pai is a rare combination of knowledgeable and passionate. She is well-versed in the subtleties of immigration law. I endorse her without any hesitation."
"Attorney Pai takes her work seriously and her efforts on behalf of her clients reflect that commitment. Outstanding attorney and highly respected amongst her peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is an excellent lawyer that has a great reputation in the community."
"I endorse Susan Pai. With a wide-ranging background and extensive knowledge of immigration law, procedure, and practice, Susan Pai is a great choice for anyone seeking help with his or her immigration case."
"Susan is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney who brings a wealth of diverse information to her practice. She is readily available to assist other attorneys, and is compassionate and committed to her clients and cases she takes on. Susan is very ethical and has no problem standing up for what is right for her clients within the bounds of the law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Susan Pai as an immigration attorney. Her knowledge of the law and compassion for her clients set her apart from other lawyers. She is not afraid to tackle some of the most difficult cases and truly fight for her clients. I frequently refer immigration cases to her without hesitation, because I know they will be handled with the highest level of professionalism."
"I recently attended an immigration seminar that was taught by Susan through LawReview CLE. She was able to take a very complex area of the law and make it understandable. She is passionate about helping her clients and I was extremely impressed with her knowledge and skills as a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Pai is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law. She is highly efficient and works diligently for her clients. Ms. Pai is very professional and is a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is thorough, ethical, incredibly efficient, intelligent, and incredibly resourceful. Clients are definitely in good hands with her as their attorney!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Susan has national reputation for excellence in immigration law, and has a vast background of experience that exceeds most lawyers in this practice area. Susan has a unique mix of intelligence, compassion, and professionalism that makes working with her an honor and privilege. Furthermore, she has become a mentor and guide for many lawyers who desire to reach her level of success in the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Susan is highly ethical, extremely knowledgeable, and honest. The local legal community is lucky to have her, and I feel confident recommending her work."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Susan Pai
2006 - 2008
Investigations Senior Manager - Financial Integrity Unit, Microsoft Corporation
2003 - 2005
Volunteer Attorney, Office of Hawaii Representative Mike Kahikina
2003 - 2005
Volunteer Attorney, Friends of Foster Kids, Hawaii
2001 - 2003
General Counsel, The Carmen Group
2000 - 2001
Director, Copyright Enforcement, Association of American Publishers
1999 - 2000
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Washington State Supreme Court
Associations
2017 - Present
Civil Rights Steering Committee - FederalCivil Rights Steering Committee
2010 - Present
American Civil Liberties Union (Northeast FL)Legal Panel
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2024
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - 2014
Association of Certified Fraud ExaminersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Xorail v. ***la
Expert Witness re Immigration Non Compliance
Senate Judiciary Committee
Submitted Written Congressional Testimony
Senate Judiciary Committee
Prepared Congresspeople and Witnesses for Congressional Testimony
Education
1998
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
J.D.
1992
University of California - Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Southern California
N/A
University of Nagoya (Japan)
Speaking Engagements
2017
The Chat
Trump's Muslim Ban 1.0
2017
Organizer, Moderator & Speaker
National Immigration Law Conference
2017
On Your Side
Profiling Concerns in Wake of Deputy's Death
2017
APAICS Leadership Conference
Immigration for Political Candidates
2013
University of North Florida ACLU
Immigration Advocacy Workshop
2013
League of Women Voters
Immigration Reform
2013
Huffington Post
Green Card and Racism
2013
Florida Coastal School of Law
Immigration Reform Updates
2013
Florida Coastal School of Law
Family Based Immigration
2013
First Coast Tiger Bay Club
Immigration in the 21st Century
2013
AILA Annual Conference
Advanced Issues in Removal of Conditions
2013
AILA Annual Conference
Immigration
2012
University of Florida
Just the Facts and the Law
2012
OnePath CLE
Green Card through Marriage
2012
Huffington Post
CISPA
2012
Florida Coastal School of Law
U.S. Citizen & Veteran Deported
2012
Florida Coastal School of Law
Just the Facts and the Law
2012
AILA Central Florida Chapter
Dealing with Aggressive ICE Action
2011
Representing Clients in Immigration Court
Immigration Practice
2011
Law Review CLE
Hitting the Moving Target
2009
Florida Coastal Law School Immigration Clinic
The Practice of Immigration Law
2008
ACFE International Fraud Conference
Cybersquatting, Brandjacking
2001
Televised National Press Conference
Largest Raid in Global Publishing History
2001
Book Publishers Association
Copyright Infringement
2000
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Copyright Enforcement Overseas
N/A
Florida Coastal School of Law
Community Citizenship Day
Publications
2006
www.StrongVisa.com
various
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Government Mail is NOT forwarded with a USPS Change of Address
04 Oct 2010
Legal Guide
Sponsorship of an Immigrant: Income vs. Assets
24 Sep 2010
Legal Guide
BAD Lawyers >:(
09 Mar 2010