Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan
Immigration attorney · Seattle, WA · Admitted Washington 2004, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Lesley Ann Irizarry-Hougan is a highly experienced Seattle immigration lawyer with over two decades of dedicated practice in immigration law. Since earning her Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University's School of Law in 2004, she has exclusively focused her legal career on this complex and vital field.
In 2009, Ms. Irizarry-Hougan founded L.I.H. Law, a woman-owned firm renowned for its willingness to tackle challenging immigration cases that other firms might decline. Her profound commitment to her clients and her comprehensive understanding of immigration law have garnered significant recognition, including the Rockford University Award of Distinction Outstanding Young Alum and the Young Alumna of the Year Award, both received in 2014.
Fluent in Spanish, Lesley leads a bilingual team, ensuring clear communication and empathetic representation for a diverse clientele. She is deeply passionate about guiding individuals and families through intricate immigration processes, covering areas such as family immigration, asylum, U/T Visas, VAWA, DACA, Green Cards, Citizenship, and Naturalization. Her professional philosophy emphasizes providing accessible, high-quality legal services to those navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law.
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.
Contact
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