Lisa M Christoffersen

Lisa M Christoffersen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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Lisa M Christoffersen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rajat A | November 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Never give-up until job accomplished

Lisa and her team have successfully completed my family's LPR. She has been extremely proactive during the whole process and has guided us through each step with professional proficiency and exceptional customer service. All paperwork was handled with extreme detailing and timely submission. Her enti...re team was very patient, whether it was dealing with us or with the USCIS, and is extremely knowledgeable about the current requirement. I do not hesitate to go to her for any of my future immigration processes which may arise. Lisa and the team made everything looks so simple. I also like to thank Tara to stay on top of various documentation and communication

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2014 | Immigration

Outstanding expertise. Lightning fast response times. Efficient, yet personally invested.

We started the journey for my family-based green card application in early January. I contacted a number of lawyers in the area and over the next few days received a number of blanket responses, but that same day I received a very personal response from Lisa. I went with my guts and have not regrette...d that decision for a second. Throughout the process Lisa and her team have been available and incredibly responsive at all times, providing expert advice and guidance and personalized recommendations for my case. Within just a week (!) we were able to submit all forms and supporting documentation to the USCIS. When the USCIS asked for additional information, Lisa pushed back on our behalf, stating that the documentation had in fact been provided so it was not justified to delay the processing of my application. Lisa's team prepared us for the interview which happened last week and I received my green card yesterday! Overall the process took around 4 months and one week. In the meantime I have recommended Lisa to various people and whoever ended up working with her and her team was as profoundly impressed with them as we have been.

Posted by Elena | March 14, 2012 | Immigration

Can't Say Enough Great Things About Lisa but Let Me Start with Excellence...

I had the great pleasure of working with Lisa over the last 6 years. She helped me successfully obtain my L1 visa, my temporary Greencard and recently my permanent Green Card. She has been wonderful and very supportive and gave me accurate advice every time I needed assistance. The Immigration Servic...es challenged my last case and Lisa cheerfully guided me during this stressful time. Every time I e-mailed Lisa with a question or a concern she responded promptly and made the process enjoyable.

Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2008 | Immigration

HR Manager

Lisa is fantastic. My current position is my 4th company I've used Lisa as our immigration attorney. I was new to immigration the first time I used Lisa and she walked me through everything. She is patient, knowledgeable and timely. More importantly she is extremely honest. You can speak freely ...with her and I get the same in return. I remember in particular her diligence and expertise around 2001/2002 when everything was in flux with immigration and regulations were changing. I will ALWAYS call Lisa first with any immigration questions regardless of where I am.

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2008 | Immigration

Cares about her clients

I have been working with Lisa over the last 7 years. She helped me obtain my H visa and now I am going through the Green Card process. Every time I have a question or a concern, I have been able to email or call Lisa directly and she will patiently walk me through my questions until I obtain an under...standing. Lisa has always advised me accurately through all situations that have arised in my H visa and in my Green Card process. Recently, we realized that my husband had a gap in his status due to a denial letter and that this gap could potentially cause a problem when we get closer to obtaining our green card. It was very stressful as we were very unsure of what we could do. Lisa did more than give me the best legal advise but she was emotionally sensitive to our situation as well and provided us with the most conservative guidance so as to ensure that our position remains positive. I ALWAYS recommend Lisa when someone asks me for an immigration attorney. I KNOW that anyone I send to Lisa will be handled with the greatest integrity and care.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2011

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics

2008

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Rising Star,

2006

Rising Star,

2005

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2011 - 2024

Attorney, Christoffersen Law PS

1999 - 2011

Attorney, Cowan Miller & Lederman

Associations

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - 2021

American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)

Member, USCIS Case Assistance Committee

2019 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)

Member, California Service Center Liaison Committee

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)

Vice Chair, NSC Liaison Committee

2017 - 2018

AILA Washington

Chair and Vice Chair, USCIS Liaison Committee

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)

Ombudsman Committee

2014 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)

CSC Liaison Committee

2012 - 2015

AILA Washington

Executive Committee

2011 - 2012

AILA WA Department of State Liaison Committee

Chair

2009 - 2014

University of Washington School of Law

IFAP Volunteer Mentor

2008 - 2009

AILA WA Department of Labor Liaison Committee

Chair

1999 - 2018

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Washington -Seattle

MAIS

1997

Inter-University Center Yokohama

Japanese language studies

1992

Middlebury College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1991

Doshisha University

Associated Kyoto Program

Speaking Engagements

2021

Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

H-1B Specialty Occupation Professions

2019

Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

Student F-1 and J-1 issues

2018

Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference

Intracompany Transferees, L1s and I-140 Multinational Managers

2018

AILA National Conference, San Francisco

PERM Basics

2017

2017 Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference, Portland

Introduction to Nonimmigrant Visas

2016

Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference Recent Developments in L1 Visas

2015

NW Regional Immigration Law Conference

L1 Visas

2014

NW Regional Immigration Law Conference, Portland

When an H Will Not Work

2014

AILA Annual Conference, Boston

NIV Basics

2013

NW Regional Immigration Law Conference, Seattle

Issues in L and E Visas

2013

AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law, San Francisco

Nonimmigrant Visa Basics

2012

NW Regional Immigration Law Conference

Hot Topics in PERM

2012

Monthly CLE

Visa Issues, a Q&A with former Consul General of Chennai

2012

AILA WA Monthly Meeting

Prevailing Wages Issues for H-1B and PERM

Activity

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