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Stephen Brown

Auburn, WA

Licensed for 8 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Spanish

About

CONTACT (253) 204-2244 -- Stephen (Steve) Brown has exclusively practiced immigration law throughout his legal career. He has experience in both the Seattle and Tacoma (detained) Immigration Courts, having successfully represented clients in their cases of asylum, torture protection, fraud waivers, adjustment of status, and extreme hardship.Steve lived along the U.S./Mexico border for two years where he became fluent in Spanish and was enveloped in the Hispanic culture. Steve also studied law in Guatemala and was a legal intern with a law firm in Guatemala. These experiences deepened his connection to the Hispanic and immigrant communities which allows him to better understand his clients as they navigate the long and complex immigration process. In addition to the Immigration Courts, Steve has successfully represented clients in family-based visa cases with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Seattle and Yakima, WA, and in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, including petitions, adjustment of status, naturalization, and medical waivers.Steve received his B.A. in Spanish from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT and his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Steve is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has participated in El Centro De La Raza Free Legal Clinic and volunteered with Casa Latina in Seattle.Steve is currently contracted with the Consulate of Guatemala in Seattle to provide legal services for Guatemalan citizens throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska, including consultations in the consulate office and community events throughout the Northwest. Recently, Steve was also contracted with the Salvadoran Consulate in Seattle to provide legal services and orientation to Salvadoran citizens throughout the Northwest. Stephen (Steve) Brown ha practicado exclusivamente derecho de inmigración a lo largo de su carrera legal. Tiene experiencia tanto en los Tribunales de Inmigración de Seattle como en Tacoma (detenido), ya que representó exitosamente a clientes en sus casos de asilo, protección de tortura, perdones de fraude, ajuste de estatus y dificultades extremas. Steve vivió por la frontera de Estados Unidos y México durante dos años, donde adquirió fluidez en español y se vio envuelto en la cultura hispana. Steve también estudió derecho en Guatemala y fue pasante legal en un bufete de abogados en Guatemala. Estas experiencias profundizaron su conexión con las comunidades hispana e inmigrante, lo que le permite comprender mejor a sus clientes mientras navegan por el largo y complejo proceso de inmigración. Además de los Tribunales de Inmigración, Steve ha representado exitosamente a clientes en casos de visas familiares con Servicio de Inmigración y Ciudadanía de E.U. (USCIS) en Seattle y Yakima, WA, y en embajadas de E.U. en todo el mundo, incluyendo peticiones, ajuste de estado, naturalización y perdones médicos. Steve recibió su título en español de la Universidad de Brigham Young en Provo, UT y su J.D. de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Seattle. Steve es miembro de la Asociación Estadounidense de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) y ha participado en la Clínica Legal Gratuita El Centro De La Raza y fue voluntario de Casa Latina en Seattle. Actualmente, Steve está contratado con el Consulado de Guatemala en Seattle para proporcionar servicios legales a ciudadanos guatemaltecos en todo Washington, Oregon, Idaho y Alaska, incluyendo consultas en el consulado y eventos comunitarios en todo el Noroeste. Recientemente, Steve también fue contratado con el Consulado de El Salvador en Seattle para proporcionar servicios legales y orientación a ciudadanos salvadoreños en todo el Noroeste.

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Spanish

Contact

Ritchie-Reiersen Injury and Immigration Attorneys110 2nd St SW Suite 135Auburn, WA, 98001

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.

Tania
February 7, 2017

Went in and the receptionist was such a pleasant gal, she took my information out and then proceeded to let attorney know I was ready. Attorney Stephen was a delight with explaining my options and breaking down to plain sentences of what was to be done. I am hoping to come back to retain him.