Washington Immigration Defense – Seattle, WA

Dedicated Deportation Defense in Pioneer Square

Washington Immigration Defense Group, PLLC is a specialized law firm located in the historic Broderick Building in Pioneer Square. Founded in 2011 by attorneys Lori Walls, Ioana Miron, and Mari Matsumoto, the firm was established with a singular focus: to defend non-citizens against the threat of deportation. Unlike general practice immigration firms, this team dedicates a significant portion of their practice to complex removal defense litigation. The partners bring decades of combined experience and have successfully argued cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Their work has resulted in published decisions that have helped shape immigration law in the western United States, protecting the rights of lawful permanent residents and asylum seekers alike.

Focused Legal Services

The firm provides high-level representation for individuals in the most critical stages of the immigration process.

• Deportation Defense: representing clients in immigration court proceedings, fighting charges of removability based on criminal convictions or visa violations.
• Crimmigration: Advising criminal defense attorneys and non-citizens on the immigration consequences of criminal pleas to avoid deportation triggers.
• Appellate Litigation: Filing appeals with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal circuit courts when an immigration judge makes an error.
• Humanitarian Visas: Securing protection for victims of domestic violence (VAWA), human trafficking (T-Visas), and other crimes (U-Visas).
• Naturalization: Assisting permanent residents in becoming U.S. citizens, particularly those with complex histories that might jeopardize their status.

Client-Centered Advocacy

Washington Immigration Defense Group operates on the principle that high-quality legal defense should be accessible. They offer flat fee arrangements for many cases, allowing clients to know the cost of their defense upfront without the worry of hourly billing. The firm is deeply committed to the immigrant community and maintains a multilingual staff, with attorneys and paralegals fluent in Spanish, Romanian, and Japanese. This linguistic diversity ensures that clients can tell their stories fully and accurately, a critical factor in successful immigration outcomes.

"We don’t shy away from the hard cases. When your future in this country is on the line, we are the team you want in your corner."

The attorneys are active members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and are frequently invited to speak on panel discussions regarding removal defense strategies. Their office in the Broderick Building places them just steps away from the Seattle Immigration Court, allowing for rapid response to urgent court matters.

Historic Pioneer Square Office

The firm operates out of The Broderick Building at 615 2nd Avenue. This historic building, with its classic architectural details, is located in the heart of Seattle’s legal district. Its proximity to the Immigration Court and the Northwest Detention Center’s processing hub makes it a strategic location for a deportation defense practice. Clients can expect a confidential and supportive environment where their rights are vigorously defended 🏛️⚖️🗽