Lesley Irizarry-Hougan is the founder of L.I.H. Law, a well-respected immigration law firm based in Seattle, Washington.
With over 20 years of experience exclusively practicing immigration law, Lesley is deeply committed to advocating for immigrant communities. Her firm is known for its legal excellence and honesty, and for its cultural accessibility - staffed entirely by Spanish-speaking professionals of Latino heritage.
Drawing from her Puerto Rican heritage, Lesley combines deep empathy with professional expertise to serve clients navigating complex immigration challenges. She specializes in representing survivors of domestic violence, individuals seeking to legalize their status in the United States, and families working toward reunification.
Licensed to practice law in Washington State and Illinois, she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Her dedication extends beyond the office—Lesley frequently partners with community-based organizations, offers pro bono representation through the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), leads free immigration workshops, and volunteers at legal clinics across Washington State.
Outside of her legal work, Lesley enjoys hiking, practicing Pilates, and spending time with her three children.
Licenses
Illinois
Washington State
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Awards & Honors
Northern Illinois University Law School's Young Alumna of the Year (2014)
Rockford University's Award of Distinction for Outstanding Young Alum (2014)
MEDIA COVERAGE
NBC KING 5
TV Interview & News Article
Washington immigration lawyer, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, was featured on NBC KING 5 News in November 2025. She discussed the new USCIS Annual Asylum Fee requirement for 2025.
Fox 13
TV Interview & News Article
Seattle immigration attorney Lesley Irizarry-Hougan was featured on FOX 13 Seattle discussing alarming new ICE enforcement tactics targeting immigrant families in the Puget Sound region (June 2025).
Lesley provided legal advice to a couple on TLC’s 90-Day Fiancé show (March 2021). Here's a quick snippet of her appearance via Entertainment Tonight.
L.I.H. Law Seattle immigration attorney media appearances TLC 90 Day Fiance
Seattle Univision
TV Interview
Lesley discussed with Seattle Univision’s Jamie Méndez the latest Trump Administration’s immigration changes related to public charge.
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Q13 Fox
TV Interview & News Article
Lesley appeared on Q13 Fox commenting on a local deportation case. She was referred to as "one of the top immigration attorneys in the state."
Kitsap Sun
News Article
In this Kitsap Sun article (click here), Lesley comments about the unique challenges of addressing domestic violence within immigrant communities and the role of U visas.
Our Legal Team
A dedicated, bilingual team committed to clear communication, compassion, and trusted immigration experience.
Norma
Receptionist
Norma greets our clients with a sincere warmth and provides exceptional client service. She is fluent in Spanish and has an outstanding can-do attitude.
Sylvia
Legal Assistant
Sylvia brings years of legal experience in assisting our local immigrant community. Known for her helpful nature, she also brings a positive, uplifting vibe to the team and to client interactions.