Janet Holste Cheetham
Immigration attorney · Seattle, WA · Admitted Washington 1981, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Janet Holste Cheetham is a highly experienced immigration attorney based in Seattle, Washington, specializing exclusively in immigration and nationality law since 1981. With over four decades of dedicated practice, she is recognized as one of Seattle's most seasoned legal professionals in this field.
Ms. Cheetham currently chairs the Immigration Group at her firm, where she provides comprehensive legal counsel to both businesses and individual clients. Her extensive career highlights include consistent recognition as a "Super Lawyer" and "Best Lawyer" in Seattle, along with multiple awards for being a leading practitioner in immigration law. She earned her Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 1980 and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas in 1975.
Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Cheetham has been committed to guiding clients through the complexities of immigration matters with expertise and personalized attention. Her philosophy centers on delivering strategic and effective solutions, ensuring that each client receives dedicated representation tailored to their unique needs.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
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