Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva

Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva

also known as Olga Guzhva

4.9
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration, Tax

About Olga

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Family-based visas Employment-based visas Investment-based visas

75%
Tax 25%

IRS Tax Controversy

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 8 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2017

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Joemel | October 25, 2019 | Immigration

Olga helped us keep our sanity through the scariest time of our LIVES!

My wife and I began our immigration process about 15 months ago. I was petitioning my Canadian wife to life with me in San Diego. During this process, we were referred to Olga through a service called "Boundless". At that time, she was somewhere in the Northwest, while I lived in San Diego and my wif...e lived in Canada. She answered many of our basic questions over email and phone calls. She was always very kind and informative. During one of my wife's visits while we were waiting for her VISA interview, we received a phone call from her work. A lawyer at her job had informed the CEO that allowing my wife to work aboard in the US was an act of VISA fraud and could result in her being denied and potentially never granted a VISA. They told her that she had to return to Canada immediately or lose her job. Needless to say, we were terrified! We had no idea what we were going to do, but I remembered seeing on Facebook that Olga had moved from the Northwest to San Diego, so we reached out that night, and she scheduled to meet us the next morning. That morning, we explained everything about our case, and she gave us utmost assurance that we were in fact okay, and that the other lawyer was misinformed. The other lawyer was under the impression that my wife was working for and being paid by their American division, while she was in fact still working remotely under the Canadian office, which is 100% legal to do! While we were upset that my wife still had to go back to Canada, to say that a huge burden was lifted off our shoulders would be an understatement. She thoroughly explained everything we needed to know, and taught us how to explain any misunderstandings to the consulate during our interview. She gave us plenty of other helpful tips and advice for the interview that we took careful note of, and followed closely. Even after our consultation, she checked in on us regularly, wished us good luck, and even answered a few small questions we had along the way. It is my pleasure to say that earlier this week, my wife was approved of her VISA, and we will be returning home later this year! Everything in her interview was just as Olga had told us, and we couldn't be more thankful for her help. We HIGHLY recommend Olga to anyone in the area in need of immigration consultation!

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent Tax Attorney!

Olga Guzhva is very professional yet understanding and helped me reduce my tax debt by 90% with NO back and forth negotiation with the IRS! That proves her knowledge of tax law. She answered all of my questions and concerns promptly and guided me through a difficult situation in record time. I highly... recommend hiring Olga to assist you as she is very knowledgeable and effective in her work. My only regret is that I waited so long to hire her to help me!

Posted by Ronald | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business

Exceptional attorney

Attorney Olga Guzhva has served as outside General Counsel to Pacific Biomarkers for over three years. She has rendered outstanding legal services to our company. Her legal skills, ethics, and positive attitude are all exceptional. I give my highest recommendations to Olga.

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Olga Vasilyevna Guzhva's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aliya Alisheva

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Oresta Rzhiskiy

Asylum lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Gichner

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred several people to Olga for immigration matters, and they consistently thank me after working with her. Her professionalism and knowledge of immigration law is unmatched in this area. I heartily endorse this attorney."

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James Newell

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Iloulian

Immigration lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Layton

Tax lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Olga is a dedicated attorney who clearly takes great pride in helping her clients."

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Gina Takemori

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Attorney Guzha. She is a competent and diligent attorney who can converse with clients in several languages. She is sure to sort out your proper in an expeditious manner!"

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Janaan Hashim

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Atty. Guzhva is a highly respected attorney and asset to the legal industry; I endorse her."

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Danielle Callahan Gill

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

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.I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Guzhva as a true professional who cares about her clients. I have read many of Olga's comments on AVVO to postings related to immigration law and tax law, and all of her relies are very detialed. A true professional."

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Olga. Multilingual attorneys are a great asset to the profession of immigration law. They are real bridges between our ethnic communities and our government."

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Anna Cashman

Tax lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Olga is a very knowledgeable attorney and will work hard to get her clients favorable results. She is professional, courteous, and a pleasure to work with."

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Karen Steinitz

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a skilled attorney and well respected member of the legal community."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Attorney Olga Guzhva for her genuine passion and legal knowledge to handle immigration cases as she merges her acquired international experience and valuable firsthand expertise of the Eastern European affairs to review, analyze and handle immigration cases of various legal scope."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Olga is sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

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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Peter Marek

Immigration lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Podesta

Tax lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic

2016

Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic

2015

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2015

Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Volunteer service and support of the Federal Tax Clinic, University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic

Work Experience

2018 - 2020

Pro-Bono Attorney, Casa Cornelia Law Center

2014 - 2018

Pro-Bono Attorney, NWIRP

2013 - 2018

Pro-Bono Attorney, University Of Washington Tax Clinic, Seattle, WA

2013 - 2020

Principal, Guzhva Law Firm, PLLC, Bellevue, WA

2007 - 2008

Legal Assistant, U.S. Department Of Health & Human Services, Office of Medicare Hearings & Appeals

2003 - 2007

Case Assistant, Health Direct, Inc, (AIG)

1996 - 1999

Corporate Lawyer/Jurist, Rassvet, PLLC, Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine

Associations

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2006

Edmonds Community College

Advanced Paralegal Degree

1996

Zaporizhzhya State University, Ukraine

LL.B. Degree

Speaking Engagements

2017

Immigration Seminar, Speaker

Bring and Retain Foreign Talent in 2018: Plan Your Strategy.

2016

2016 Northwest Regional Immigration Law Conference, Speaker When an Alien Becomes a U.S. Tax Resident?

Publications

Languages

Russian

Ukrainian

English

Activity

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