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Asylum Lawyers in Seattle, WA

38 firms · 2,024 client reviews · 8 languages · updated August 30, 2026

38 firms in the Seattle index list Asylum & Refugee Status as a practice area, holding 2,024 published client reviews. 1 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country.

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Gillin Law Group, PLLC

Strong
4.9(259 reviews)Lynnwood, WA

Immigration law firm in Lynnwood, WA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish, Mandarin

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

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L.I.H. Law

Strong
4.7(125 reviews)Seattle, WA

Immigration law firm in Seattle, WA. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1 · Citizenship

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Buttar & Cantor LLP

Established
4.3(133 reviews)Tukwila, WA

Immigration law firm in Tukwila, WA. Spanish and Mandarin and Arabic and Hindi and Portuguese and Russian and Vietnamese and French spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Mandarin +6

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Chou Colwell PS

Established
4.9(23 reviews)Bellevue, WA

Immigration law firm in Bellevue, WA. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Open Sky Law, PLLC

Established
4.8(22 reviews)Kent, WA

Immigration law firm in Kent, WA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Ankeny Law

Not yet scored
Seattle, WA

Immigration law firm in Seattle, WA. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Open Sky Law, PLLC

Not yet scored
Kent, WA

Immigration law firm in Kent, WA, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

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Highest rated

By published client rating in Seattle

  1. 1Catala Immigration PLLC5.0
  2. 2Law Office of Maria Hajar5.0
  3. 3Law Office of Tanya Fekri, PLLC5.0
  4. 4Ayene Mengesha Law PLLC5.0
  5. 5Schwartz & Sheehan Immigration Law5.0

Most reviewed

By published client review volume

  1. 1Gillin Law Group, PLLC259
  2. 2ERM Immigration Law, PLLC205
  3. 3EHSAN LAW, PLLC - Immigration Lawyers178
  4. 4Buttar & Cantor LLP133
  5. 5L.I.H. Law125

Most languages spoken

In-house language capability

  1. 1Buttar & Cantor LLP8 langs
  2. 2Law Office of Maria Hajar3 langs
  3. 3Gillin Law Group, PLLC2 langs
  4. 4L.I.H. Law1 langs
  5. 5Law Office of Dhan B Basnet, PLLC1 langs

Free consultation immigration lawyers in Seattle

1 of the 38 firms indexed in Seattle offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

Seattle immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in Seattle?

Start with this page: it lists 38 immigration firms with an office in Seattle, WA, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take Seattle cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Seattle?

Flat fees are the norm in Seattle: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 2 of the 38 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 1 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a Seattle immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 38 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the WA state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in Seattle.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 8 languages, including Arabic, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each Seattle listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a Seattle firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

6 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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Where this data comes from

Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.

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