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Kohei Yamamoto

Immigration attorney · Seattle, WA · Admitted Washington 2001, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

Kohei Yamamoto is a highly experienced immigration attorney with 23 years of dedicated practice. He specializes in a broad range of U.S. immigration matters, representing both corporate clients and individuals. His expertise includes employment-based visa matters for companies, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations, as well as family-based immigration and U.S. citizenship processes for individuals.

Mr. Yamamoto earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2006, following his Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 2003. His professional achievements have been recognized through multiple accolades, including being named a "Rising Star" from 2018 to 2021, "Up and Coming" and "Best Lawyers" in 2020, and a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar in 2005.

Committed to providing comprehensive and strategic legal counsel, Mr. Yamamoto guides his clients through the complexities of immigration law. He is known for his client-centered approach, focusing on understanding each unique situation to deliver personalized solutions and achieve favorable outcomes.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

Practice Focus

Marriage and family petitions

Practice Focus

Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

Practice Focus

Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Citizenship Legal AssistanceEmployment-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

Washington State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 2001
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of LawJD Juris Doctor (2006)
Vanderbilt UniversityBA Bachelor of Arts (2003)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Kohei Yamamoto
1000 Second Avenue
Suite 1620
Seattle, WA 98104
Remote Representation Available

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

Reach Kohei directly by phone or submit your inquiry below:

Direct Telephone
+1 (855) 976-8755
Law Firm Website
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