Vanessa Kathleen Mathisen-Nelsen

Vanessa Kathleen Mathisen-Nelsen

also known as Vanessa K. Mathisen, VK Mathisen Law PLLC

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 9 years

Immigration Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Estate Planning

1312 N. Monroe St., PMB 99, Spokane, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

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Vanessa K. Mathisen, Attorney at Law

1312 N. Monroe St., PMB 99, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Vanessa Kathleen Mathisen-Nelsen's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sharon | March 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anything Immigration

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...anessa is the only one I recommend.

Posted by Lana | April 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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Highly recommend!!

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...u, Vanessa on not giving up on my case and help me to live in peace in this country.

Posted by Mark | March 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

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Executive Director, Thrive International

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... respect. Their staff speak several languages (including Spanish and Russian). In particular, in working with Ukrainians in the US on Humanitarian Parole, Vanessa Mathisen has been very helpful to those I work with as they try to explore options for more permanent immigration statuses.

Posted by Emperor W | March 30, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Vanessa knows the law and process

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Long distance Relationship Vietnam- America

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.... At first, my husband didn’t know how to do paper work for me, and taking very long time to look for the path to do, and finally he found Vanessa our lawyer. Even though she does not live close to his place, we were very happy that she did Zoom with us to consulate our case and gave us the Quote with discount too. After we accepted to hire her, she scheduled to meet us via Zoom again to help us fill out forms. And always quick response when we have questions. She showed endeared responsibility with our case. And one week before I got informed of my interview , she scheduled to meet us via Zoom again to finally help us through immigration questions. I passed the interview, and also with her guidance applied and did payment for greencard too. She is kind nice lawyer.

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Vanessa Kathleen Mathisen-Nelsen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anna Cutler

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, extremely knowledgeable and professional."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Community Partner of the Year, Latino Hope Foundation

2016

Holly Caudill Award, Gonzaga University School of Law

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney, Vanessa K. Mathisen, Attorney at Law

2016 - 2019

Immigration Legal Services Director & Attorney, World Relief Spokane

Associations

2022 - 2023

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair of the AILA Washington Eastern Washington Committee

2020 - 2021

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair of the AILA Washington Eastern Washington Committee

Education

2016

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Chapman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Spokane County Bar Association CLE

Navigating Immigration Consequences and Complications

2019

Center for Civil & Human Rights at Gonzaga University School of Law Supreme Court Year in Review - Immigration Law Panel

2018

University Student Event

How To Advocate For Immigrant Students Workshop, Panelist, EWU 10/17/2018

2018

Minority Justice Commission Immigration Presentation

The Plight of the Refugee, Presenter

2018

Federal Bar Association Eastern District Conference

Scaling the Wall - Developments in Immigration, Panelist

2018

Children's Justice Conference

Seeking Refuge: Working with Refugee and Immigration Children, Breakout Session Presenter

2017

ICE Nabs Your Client Whatcha Gonna Do?

Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law, Presenter

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

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