Reviews of Sound Immigration (Attorney)

Tom K

This attorney's first impression was really good. He was really good talker and make you feel like you are in good hand, but I was wrong. I paid him all the fee when he requested, but He didn't follow up or checked on my family's case for over 4 months. Then his excuse was he is really busy with book that he was writing and also busy with organizing some attorney group. I'm was paying clients and that is not my problems, and he should been handing our case. after a month of listening his excuse, I fired him and now I have really good knowledgeable attorney, and it only took this new attorney 2 weeks to review and fixed all this attorney's mistakes and we were able to filed everything. I got my fees back but this nightmare cost us about total of 6 months of delayed.

Petr Hoferek

Mr. Greg McLawsen responds to his email super fast and answers in surprisingly thorough detail. That is very unusual for this field of business, where you usually get "Well, it depends... Come for paid consultation for details and we will see..." Not with Greg, though! I've got great, educated, and straight answer to my complicated question right away in his first response! His recommendations were very honest, professional, and helpful. I would definitely recommend him.

vella Lim

Although I-864 didn't work out for me at last for my divorce case, Greg McLawsen and his associate did their best as they could. They spent their hours to try to figure out my case without any costs for me. I feel bad that they wasted their times and efforts so much. I am just thankful that they asked me to get further assistance if I need in the future. Finally, Greg McLawsen and his associate ( and their office assistants) were incredibly helpful and supportive whenever I had any questions. They are extremely reliable and trustworthy.

Anu Rao

Married to US citizen and he wanted to break the marriage so we went into separation. During the separation I was jobless and had no income to support myself. I was living in rented apartment where it was difficult for to pay rent and manage other utility bills. USC was liable to pay all those because he had signed i864 support form while sponsoring me as his dependent. Only he was paying rent and power bill which was not sufficient. I had live my life I had other expenses as well. But he denied to take care of her food, medicine, transportation etc. As a victim of domestic violence and harassment from my husband I had to search for help both for divorce and Immigration attorney. I knew i864 form provides some support but how exactly it is applicable I was not sure on it. During my search for i864 support I found Greg McLawsen he was excellent in his response first he understood my case and then he told how I would benefited through i864 being dependent. He was very clear, transparent and very professional in his work. Greg did awesome job during the claim as he made sure he explained to my husband's attorney consequence of failing to pay i864 and made them pay for it. I am really thankful for Greg support in i864 claim. He is very reliable and supportive attorney Thank you. Greg for all your help and support.

Jordan Ferris

My Wife and I used Greg's Law Firm in 2012 to acquire a fiancé visa for my wife. Working with Greg was a true pleasure for the both of us. Anyone who has been through this process knows that it can be difficult and frustrating, and set backs are the absolute worst. Greg did a phenomenal job of taking care of every set back immediately as well as made the entire process seamless and easy, so we were able to focus more on our relationship rather than worry about all the endless details that come along with applying for a Fiancé Visa to the US. Furthermore, he kept us involved every step of the way and made sure that we felt comfortable with everything he was doing. He was also accessible and always responded to my emails with any questions or concerns in a timely fashion (which is so relieving). Greg is truly on of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of working with and I can't recommend Sound Immigration enough. Before this whole thing started, Greg had told us that it would take anywhere from 6-9 months to acquire the Visa. With Greg, it took us 7 months! After reading all the horror stories of people going it alone and struggling for years because of wrong documents, a missed signature and etc., I have to say that his services are priceless. Thanks again Greg for all your attention and help!!

Noelle Nicholson

Greg McLawsen and Gustavo Cueva were always there to help us with our residency questions. My husband and I are extremely happy with their service. Sound Immigration is highly recommended!!

Gemma Zanowski

Greg was my mentor as I transitioned into the Washington legal community. He is compassionate, competent, and efficient. He possesses a prolific grasp on substantive law and on legal process. I continue to turn to him as a resource.

janice clark

We are so grateful for the expert legal advice and guidance we received from Greg McLawen. He was very knowledgeable, professional as well as kind & compassionate.

David Dawson

Wow, in minutes they told me exactly what I needed to hear, and stopped my worries. On top of that, the gentleman was extremely kind and thorough. I really appreciate it.

Kelly Michaelsen

I called this firm like 4 times.. each time I was suppose to get a call back by an Attorney by the end of the day. Never got a call back. They kept encouraging me to get online and sign up for the consultation and of course pay the fee, which I had no problem with but I needed to know if what I needed fell under their scope BEFORE I paid the fee.

Peter Terpstra

Greg is a wonderful friendly attorney with lots of personal commitment and a compassionate heart. He helped us trough this complicated American immigration process with great skillfulness and ease. Very happy to work with puget sound legal!

Cecilia Garcia

I originally went to Tacoma community house for advise trying to save a few bucks and honestly I regret my decision. I enter the United States with out inspection and I submitted my immigration package with out doing the proper steps and I just found this out when I got a letter from immigration giving me a timeline and requesting more evidence , I decided I had to contact a attorney , I looked online and I found Greg with great reviews so I gave him a call I spoke to him directly on the phone about my case and he gave me an appointment immediately, I went in for my consultation and he was so nice and friendly and he advise me on what to do in my case, he did the paperwork for me with in a few days and now we're just waiting for a response, Greg was seriously amazing and so helpful. He works with you and your needs. I would seriously recommend him to anyone who needs advise or help with immigration . He is a professional and all of his staff , all I have to say is that I wish I would of contacted him since the beginning it would of saved me a lot of trouble. I'm very thankful for all Greg and the law firm did for me.

Rabecca Hooper

Greg and Gustavo are truly amazing individuals and lawyers! We couldn't have imagine going through the immigration process without them. They are diligent, genuine, respectful and so good at what they do. Both care about you and are just as eager if not more for you in the process. Well organized and very professional. Although my husband and I felt young in the process they made everything crystal clear and helped us to understand what was happening, what was a particular document that we might have been confused about, etc. They never once made us feel like we were incompetent or unimportant. We were able to ask any and every question imaginable and they always had an answer. We HIGHLY recommend them for your immigration experience!

K

Greg and Gustavo....where to start? Well, where to stop would seem the more appropriate question! They were both non-stop at seeing I and my wife's case through in a VERY kind and courteous manner . At first we wondered through any portion of the process, if we would get pushed or pressured with anything. Not once! They match professionalism with empathy, and walk you through each step carefully to ensure a smooth as possible process. Not only were we assured in their confidence as time progressed through our case, but they actually demonstrated it! Showing just how time-efficient they were, and the respect they had for us, just made us all the more confident. Top notch lawyers with heart! I would definitely recommend Greg and Gustavo at Sound Immigration to anyone! Great job guys! Wish you all the best!

Jeannene Carter

I cannot begin to put the words the gratitude I feel for our lawyer, Gustavo - his professionalism and kindness shone through in every part of this rather daunting process . If i could give more than 5 stars, I would have and I would not hesitate to recommend either Sound Immigration or him specifically and if I/we ever are in need in the future, I will definitely contact them.

Oscar Padilla

We highly recommend this law firm. Greg, Gustavo and his team have helped my family tremendously over the years. They are very up to date with all the laws and regulations, very efficient and working with them via email, they respond promptly with all your questions answered.

Daniel Wagner

They're amazing, friendly, and professional. I was working in Canada, and my wife was working in Germany at the time. We were able to schedule meetings across 3 different timezone to discuss additional items that were needed to prepare our K-1 (fiance) visa. Everything went without a hiccup! We had such a good experience, we later prepared for Round 2 with the interview for my wife to become a permanent resident. It was comforting to have someone who was well versed, personable, and familiar with our story accompany us to the interview. I don't know what our story would be if we didn't have help during our immigration process. I can certainly tell anyone reading these comments, that the process is far far less stressful when you have someone else ensuring all of the t's are crossed, i's are dotted, and reminding you both that you're on the right track. We have recommended them to our personal friends who were going through the immigration process, and will recommend them to any others that cross our paths. Большое спасибо!

Natalie Galindo

Greg and Gustavo are great to work with! They have answered all of the questions we had/have. While this process has been long they have continued to work with us and respond in a timely manner. I would recommend working with this firm if you have experience using a computer as they are mainly web based.

Katrina Bayquen

Greg is a great immigration Atty. I was able to file for my applications so quickly with no hassles. Everything was in order, everything went smoothly. Whenever I have questions or clarifications with details I do not understand, he takes the time to answer them one by one. He is a very competent, helpful and patient atty. I couldn't have done it without him. Will definitely recommend his services.

Shey Garcia-Silva

They were very helpful through the entire process of my case. I will definetly get them again when I file my citizenship. Super friendly and easy to talk to lawyers!

Aaron I. Lopez

Definitely a positive experience! Greg is very caring and helpful. Recommended.

Jordan Wilberding

I will start with a short summary, if you want the absolute best legal support and guidance, Sound Immigration is it. End of story. My wife and I had a civil marriage by a judge. Afterward, we had a friendly conversation with him, and he asked what our plans were. We said we were strongly considering planting roots in the U.S., and he suggested a public service that connects regular citizens with legal assistance. I called the hotline and was scheduled for an interview with an immigration lawyer. Our meeting did not go well. Being sometimes the naive person that I am, my thought was, "I am a U.S. Citizen, I have married the love of my life, this should be as simple as it gets." It turns out, it is not so simple. In fact, the first lawyer we had basically said it was a non-starter, since my wife came in on an ESTA, and that we would be unable to adjust status while remaining in the U.S. and should leave the country ASAP before her 90-day window expired. I must have searched for hours over legal opinions, court cases, message posts, and lawyer blogs. That search led me to Greg McLawsen, who had written an article about a recent 9th district appeal over a case similar to our situation, which had ruled in fact that having an ESTA *is* a valid status, and one that could legally be adjusted from. From our first meeting, there were four key considerations that made me choose to go with Sound Immigration: 1) Greg quite simply knew his craft, inside and out. I could tell he was one of the best, even if his modesty didn't allow him to say so. 2) He made it quite clear that he was the lawyer and advocate for *both* my wife and I. He made it clear that the documents I would be signing made me legally responsible to my wife, and if I neglected that responsibility, he would take me to court to enforce it on her behalf. That may have made some people wary, but as someone that loves my wife, it was exactly what I wanted to hear. 3) His hand-picked cadre of lawyers and staff were of the same caliber as he was, making us confident that our case would get the absolute greatest attention to every detail in a timely matter. 4) We shared a similar passion of travel, exploration, and in general compassion for people and experiencing the World. As someone that travels nearly constantly for work, and loves to travel and explore in general, it was great to know Greg was able to offer his same level of exceptional service no matter where I happened to be at any given time, and we were not tied to having to visit his office for any particular matter as our case made its way through the process. My intuitive positive sense of Sound Immigration was only further cemented as we went through the process of adjusting my wife's status. They answered every single question we had, giving exact answers when possible, and explaining the nuance of certain answers that involved matters where there may be non-zero chances of certain events happening. DHS may be many things, but predictable is not always one of them: laws, precedence, and interpretations are always changing and tend to be transient. I will end this by saving you a lot of time and money. I have done the due diligence, if you have legal immigration case that you want the best legal help on, Sound Immigration is your place. Even better, the cost of their services was modest when compared to the cost of relocating someone from another country, as well as when compared to the application costs alone for submitting and adjustment of status application. No matter what unique circumstances you may have, it is doubtful Sound Immigration has not had a case similar to it before. In the rare chance your case is really that unique, Greg and his colleagues will only work that much harder, as they find pride in wading through the legal nuance and helping rightful citizens be with their family. It was an honor to be their client, and I would recommend them to anyone.

Allan Bruce

Happy New Year, Greg! You and your blog were so helpful to rounding out my understanding of the eSTA process, I wanted to share the good news with you. Zanna and I married here in Texas on 22 APR 2015. On 1 MAY 2015 I filed the complete set of documents, including medical exam, with the filing fees; which I note many people tend to do sequentially. On 10 JUN, she received her Work Authorization and SSN card. On 5 JAN 2017 we had our first AOS interview. TODAY, we are notified her AOS is approved and Green Card (no, really its pink - but habits die hard) on it’s way. Less than 9 months from start to finish - about half the standard processing time. It's still true: 90% preparation, 5% perspiration and 5% inspiration!

Jayjay Whop

These guys are just as good as any other attorney.... Don’t see anything wrong with them?

michel rossario

Asked for an appointment on the phone they say they'll call you back , they don't. Drive 2 hours away try to get an appointment In person they say is by appointment only, take your bussines elsewhere they obviously don't want it.

Carol Crane

I came to US to complete my 1-year postdoctoral fellowship with a TN visa. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I decided to stay in US and hired Greg as my out-of-state attorney to assist me through the residency process. Greg and his staff were efficient, thorough, and fastidious with all the steps/details of this complicated process, and I took comfort in the fact that I wouldn’t be missing anything from the application because the numerous forms and supplemental information were completed and organized by his team. Through it all, Greg was responsive to my emails and questions. I was granted conditional residency within a year of the application, and I’m now a permanent US resident. Even after the successful termination of our contract, Greg continues to provide post-hoc guidance as potential issues arise; he was generous with his time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback, assuaging my concerns. I would enthusiastically recommend him to assist anyone with their immigration issues.

Shakirat Dada

Great Lawyer, he response to email as anything, I haven't gotten in touch with them really but read a lot on their posts and they are quite good information

Shell Griffin

A brilliant Immigration Law firm, helped us enormously through our immigration process, I highly recommend Greg McLawsen and his team. A true empathic approach catered to your needs, Greg and Gustavo always happy to answer any queries or problems along the way. My wife and I would of been lost without their help and support :)