Bennett & Harker - Portland, OR

Compassionate and Trauma-Informed Immigration Law

Bennett & Harker is a women-owned immigration law firm located in the Hollywood District of Northeast Portland. Founded by attorneys Malia Bennett and McKenzie Harker, the firm is dedicated to providing trauma-informed and family-focused legal services. Both partners bring a background in non-profit work, having previously served at the Victim Rights Law Center, where they represented immigrant survivors of gender-based violence. This experience shapes their unique approach to private practice: they combine high-level legal expertise with a deep sensitivity to the emotional challenges their clients face. Bennett & Harker is committed to keeping families together and helping vulnerable individuals find safety and stability in the United States. They believe that every client deserves to be treated with dignity and that high-quality legal representation should be delivered with empathy and care.

Comprehensive Immigration Services

The firm specializes in humanitarian and family-based immigration, offering expertise in:

• Humanitarian Visas: Representing survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in applications for U-Visas, T-Visas, and relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Family-Based Immigration: Assisting U.S. citizens and permanent residents in petitioning for spouses, children, parents, and siblings to obtain Green Cards.
• Deportation Defense: Fighting for clients in removal proceedings, utilizing waivers and other forms of relief to prevent family separation.
• DACA and SIJS: Helping young immigrants through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for those who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected.
• Naturalization: Guiding lawful permanent residents through the process of becoming U.S. citizens.

Advocacy You Can Trust

Bennett & Harker is known for its approachable and supportive environment. The attorneys are fluent in Spanish and are deeply embedded in the local immigrant rights community. They offer consultations to assess your unique history and develop a strategic plan tailored to your goals. Located in a welcoming office in Northeast Portland, away from the stress of downtown, the firm provides a safe haven for clients to discuss their most personal legal matters. Whether you are seeking asylum or trying to reunite with a loved one, Bennett & Harker offers the skilled and compassionate advocacy you need.