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Immigration
Laws & Procedures
...are crucial.

We know that immigration laws and procedures are crucial to the future of your family and your business. We take the time to get to know you and keep you informed to make sure that you get the representation you need.

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Removal Defense

We appreciate that the outcome of removal proceedings will have vast impacts on the lives, safety, and well-being of our clients and their families.

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Family Immigration

We diligently research each individual’s immigration history and prepare thorough applications to avoid unnecessary delays in our clients’ cases.

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Humanitarian

Each year men, women, and children flee their native lands for the United States on account of natural disasters, war, torture and other forms of violence.

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Comprehensive,
Immigration,
Advocacy

At Gibbs Houston Pauw, we know that immigration laws and procedures are crucial to the future of your family and your business. We take the time to get to know you and keep you informed to make sure that you get the representation you need.

Your success requires attorneys with in-depth knowledge and experience in this complex ever-changing field. We practice solely immigration law to ensure that you get the best representation possible in a life situation where the stakes are high. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in this field and we are committed to providing you with skilled and effective comprehensive advocacy.

Gibbs Houston Pauw has a long history of leadership service with the American Immigration Lawyers Association and non-profit organizations. We make collaborative efforts and continuously strive to further the rights of immigrant communities.

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Other Legal Services & Programs

Naturalization & Citizenship

We can help to determine if you are eligible to naturalize, obtain supporting documents, prepare and submit your application, and attend...

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Litigation

Administrative agencies such as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”), the Department of Labor, Customs...

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Class Action

We believe that all individuals, whether our clients or not, should be treated fairly. To that end, GHP looks for cases that may be a good vehicle for legal reform.

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Business Litigation

Gibbs Houston Pauw provides legal advice and a full range of services to professionals, investors, businesses, start-up companies, and multinational...

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Workplace I-9 Compliance

GHP has substantial experience representing employers concerning their I-9 obligations. We also advise employers on the procedures...

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Outreach

Gibbs Houston Pauw is founded on the commitment to serve the public interest. We believe when justice is furthered in our local...

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Gibbs Houston Pauw is a Seattle immigration law firm founded in 1994. We represent individuals, families, businesses, and multinational corporations throughout the Pacific Northwest. We work together with our clients to give them the individualized attention and zealous advocacy they need.

Satisfied Client Stories

I had a very positive experience with Attorney Fiona and her paralegal who assisted me with my case. I only had one month to prepare my defense, as I sought their help with limited time before my court date. Amazingly, my case was successfully won thanks to their dedication and hard work. I am extremely grateful for their excellent work and would definitely recommend them. Thank you so much for your dedication, interest, and the care you put into successfully resolving each case. Gibbs Houston Pauw is 100% excellent!
Heyding Altamirano
December 2025
My lawyer, Adam Bolid, did a great job. I will never forget him for the rest of my life. (sic) I won an asylum.
Mengistu Gebrehawariat
I want to express my sincere gratitude to the immigration lawyers at Dr. Cornell's office who assisted me with my case. Their efficiency was truly impressive. From the very beginning, they demonstrated in-depth knowledge and personalized attention that made all the difference. Thanks to them, I was able to resolve my situation quickly and without complications. I highly recommend their services to anyone who needs legal support with immigration matters. They are truly top-notch!
Anisley
December 2025
We had a amazing experience with Gibbs Houston and Pauw. Especially Gagandeep and Samuel were knowledgeable, helpful, always available to answer any questions. They were timely, professional and an absolute delight. Can't recommend them enough.
Jahnavi Krishnan
January 2026
I was referred to this law firm by a local lawyer who told me he couldn't take my case since it was "complicated". When I consulted with Mr. Cornell, he quickly put me at ease and told me it was not complicated! My case was filed and finalized within 8 months! I was blown away at how fast the process went. Mr. Cornell and his Paralegal Ms. Benitez are exceptional! The service I received was top notch. I am forever grateful to these two. Definitely recommend them.
Winfred
Sometimes our problems are more than we alone can or should cope with. I was very depressed when my marriage broke up after I had filed for citizenship and it looked like it would be denied. Thanks to Mr. Robert Gibbs, an Immigration attorney, I was finally able to get my citizenship. He prepared a supplement packet to document our marriage, including getting statements from my wife and from my mother-in-law. CIS initially misplaced this filing and made a denial without seeing the evidence, but he got that reversed, and I took my citizenship oath in December 2013. Mr. Robert Gibbs was fighting for my case from his heart (I really felt it) and gave me the necessary support every time I was worried and uncertain. I can say all the best to him and thank him for everything he did for me.
D.J. Seattle
Erin Cipolla represented our company, West Sound Lumber Co. in two different hearings before the Homeland Security. She was successful in securing a one year Stay of Deportation for our sawyer at each hearing to allow him time to train his replacement sawyer in order to maintain the company's continuity and possible survival.
Jack Helsell
West Sound Lumber Company
GHP has done an outstanding job, investigating every angle that could help their client avoid deportation, and keeping him informed of the status of his case and of the alternatives open to him. Of the several men that ICE detained at the same time (some represented by other law firms), their client is the only one who is still in the US.
Eleanor Hoague
I want to thank Minda A Thorward for the great work she did on my husband's case. She is an excellent lawyer, along with her assistant Sam. They helped us from beginning to end, and I highly recommend them.
Beatriz Guzman
October 2025

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