Immigration law blog

Introducing Our New Staff Members: Norma and Sylvia

At L.I.H. Law, P.S., we are thrilled to introduce our newest team members, Norma and Sylvia. With their exceptional skills and diverse experiences, they are poised to support our clients and ensure that their immigration journey is as smooth as possible.

Norma: Our New Receptionist
Norma joins us as our new receptionist, bringing with her a wealth of experience in customer service. With a warm and friendly demeanor, Norma welcomes clients and ensures they feel comfortable from the moment they enter our office.


Having worked in various service-oriented roles, Norma possesses excellent communication skills. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to effectively assist our diverse clientele. Norma's exceptional organizational abilities and attention to detail allow her to efficiently manage appointments, answer inquiries, and direct clients to the appropriate team members.

Sylvia: Our New Legal Assistant
We are delighted to introduce Sylvia as our new legal assistant. With a strong background in immigration law, Sylvia brings invaluable expertise to our firm. Her previous experience working with a diverse range of immigration cases equips her with the knowledge necessary to assist our attorney and provide vital support to our clients.


Sylvia's attention to detail and analytical skills make her an asset in managing complex immigration documentation. With her solid understanding of immigration procedures and regulations, Sylvia helps streamline the process and ensures that all necessary documents are prepared accurately, reducing potential delays for our clients.


Not only is Sylvia fluent in English and Spanish, but she also possesses excellent research and writing skills. This enables her to conduct thorough legal research and draft various legal documents, further supporting our attorneys in delivering high-quality services to our clients.
Together, Norma and Sylvia represent our commitment to providing exceptional client service and diligent support to our clients. We are confident that their experiences and skills will greatly contribute to our team and enable us to better serve our community.


Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Norma and Sylvia, who are excited to be a part of our team and assist our valued clients.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Lesley has been practicing law since July, 2005. She has significant experience in representing clients in Immigration Court, both detained and non-detained cases; appeals from immigration judge decisions, both at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Lesley is actively involved in her community, regularly volunteering at the Latina/o Bar Association Legal Clinic and the King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic. Lesley Irizarry-Hougan ha estado practicando exclusivamente leyes de inmigración desde Julio del 2005. Ella tiene experiencia significante representando clientes en la Corte de Inmigración; apelando las decisiones del juez de inmigración, ambos a la Corte de Apelaciones de Estados Unidos para el Noveno Circuito y la Corte de Distrito de Estados Unidos para el Oeste de Washington. Lesley también se especializa en aplicaciones afirmativas, incluyendo aplicaciones para la tarjeta verde (Mica), asilo, NACARA, y aplicaciones de ciudadanía archivado en los Estados Unidos y Servicios de Inmigración. Lesley también hace certificaciones de trabajo, incluyendo aplicaciones de cocineros especializados. Ella habla español nativo.

L.I.H. Law, P.S., Immigration Lawyer, Seattle, WA