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also known as Vanessa K. Mathisen, VK Mathisen Law PLLC
Vanessa Mathisen, Esq. believes every person is entitled to be treated with compassion and dignity. Vanessa believes every person is inherently valuable and deserves to be heard. Vanessa believes that despite the challenges that life brings, every person is entitled to have an opportunity to find a better way of life - and for families to be together. Vanessa has helped hundreds of immigrants reunite with their families, obtain visas through humanitarian processes, and become citizens of the United States.
Vanessa Mathisen is an immigration attorney in the United States. Vanessa holds a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences through Chapman University, and is duly licensed to practice law through the State of Washington Supreme Court, in the State of Washington, and to practice Federal immigration law in every state and territory of the United States. Vanessa is registered to appear before the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Board of Immigration Appeals before the Department of Justice in appellate matters. Vanessa is admitted to practice before the Eastern District of Washington Federal Court.
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Acquired: 2016
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1312 N. Monroe St., PMB 99, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Sharon | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am glad that I got Vanessa as an attorney especially since it was during the pandemic with limited to no face-to-face appointments. The thorough work and dedication she gave me even during the holidays will never be forgotten. For every person I have come across who needs an immigration attorney, V...
Posted by Lana | April 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Vanessa and I met when I was going through divorce and got denied for my citizenship. To say I was stressed is not to say anything. She walked me through the process gently but firmly. Days turned into months of paperwork and waiting. Almost a YEAR later I’ve received a letter! GRANTED! Thank yo...
Posted by Mark | March 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
I lead a nonprofit that works directly with over 1,000 immigrants annually and I’ve met with Vanessa Mathisen and her staff numerous times for consultations. They are highly professional, understand the nuances of immigration law, stay up to date on latest developments, and always treat clients with...
Posted by Emperor W | March 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Vanessa is an advocate that knows how to navigate the immigration process and keeps up with the always changing laws. She is firm with the government and compassionate with her clients.
Posted by Rosa | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Vanessa Mathisen is a great attorney for immigration services. She has been an amazing help and part of our dreams! Always prompt on response and reasonable in all aspects. We can’t thank you enough. Words can’t express. I’m from Vietnam and my husband is American, we are long distance relationship...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, extremely knowledgeable and professional."
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Community Partner of the Year, Latino Hope Foundation
2016
Holly Caudill Award, Gonzaga University School of Law
2019 - Present
Attorney, Vanessa K. Mathisen, Attorney at Law
2016 - 2019
Immigration Legal Services Director & Attorney, World Relief Spokane
2022 - 2023
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair of the AILA Washington Eastern Washington Committee
2020 - 2021
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair of the AILA Washington Eastern Washington Committee
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Navigating Immigration Consequences and Complications
2019
2018
How To Advocate For Immigrant Students Workshop, Panelist, EWU 10/17/2018
2018
The Plight of the Refugee, Presenter
2018
Scaling the Wall - Developments in Immigration, Panelist
2018
Seeking Refuge: Working with Refugee and Immigration Children, Breakout Session Presenter
2017
Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law, Presenter
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