Immigration · Seattle
Top Immigration Lawyers in Seattle
Immigration lawyers advise on visas, permanent residence, citizenship, employer sponsorship, asylum and removal defence. This list compares 7 immigration lawyers practising in Seattle on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 13 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 7
- 2 verified licences
- 29%
- average years in practice
- 15
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Victor J. Ortega
VerifiedAssociate
Harrow & Vance LLP27 yrs in practice3.5(3)ImmigrationReal EstateSpeaks English, Spanish
- 2
Rafael Sullivan
Out of dateManaging Partner
Merritt Law Group31 yrs in practice3.8(3)ImmigrationDivorceReal Estate - 3
Adaeze M. Ashford
Out of datePrincipal Lawyer
Vance & Sterling LLP31 yrs in practice3.7(3)ImmigrationEmploymentPersonal InjurySpeaks English, Arabic, Urdu
- 4
- 5
- 6
Hiroshi Osei
PendingAssociate
Rowe & Marlow LLP17 yrs in practice4.0(10)Personal InjuryEmploymentImmigration - 7
Omar Galloway
PendingAssociate
Merritt Law Group5 yrs in practice4.5(2)ImmigrationDivorceFamily+1 more
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Seattle legal resources
- Washington State Bar Association
Legal directory with licence status.
- King County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
Choosing a immigration lawyer
Check that the person advising you is a licensed lawyer or an accredited representative; immigration fraud by unlicensed consultants is common. Ask about recent experience with your specific visa category and the expected processing timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for a visa application?
Not always, but a lawyer can reduce the risk of refusal in complex cases such as prior refusals, criminal history or employer sponsorship.
What is a "notario" and why should I be careful?
In some countries a notary is a lawyer, but in others notaries are not authorised to give immigration advice. Always verify a licence.