vk mathisen law pllc


ATTORNEYS &
TEAM MEMBERS



EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION





2019


VANESSA K. MATHISEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW

Owner/Attorney


Established in private practice to serve the greater Spokane community in a more meaningful way. Vanessa is delighted to continue to serve her clients with compassion and integrity as a private attorney in the Spokane area and beyond.


2016-2019

ILS Spokane

Immigration Legal Services Director


Directed the immigration legal services team at the Spokane field office. Provided direct representation to persons filing for immigration benefits or in removal proceedings. Worked with local non-profit organizations to improve local policies that affect immigrants, and organized community events and clinics to serve the Spokane Community.


Skills


Naturalization (Citizenship), Green Cards, Removal of Conditions, Inadmissibility Waivers, Work Permits, Advanced Parole, DACA, Criminal Analysis, Asylum, Emergency Humanitarian Parole, Removal Proceedings, Cancellation of Removal, Appeals, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, VAWA Application, T Visa, U Visa, and more.


Education


2016 Gonzaga University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

2010 Chapman University, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences


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our team



Samantha Holland



Associate Attorney



Samantha J. Holland joined VK Mathisen Law PLLC in February 2022. Samantha worked previously at the Northwest Justice Project, and the Washington State Court of Appeals Division III. Samantha previously interned and worked with Vanessa Mathisen working on immigration cases, including Naturalization, Asylum, Cancellation of Removal, and other critical immigration processes. Samantha brings her passion for immigration law, and years of experience to this practice to serve our esteemed clients.



Vanessa Marche



Legal Assistant



Vanessa Marche joined the team in October 2021 after working with the office for over two years providing interpreter services and translation support to VK Mathisen Law PLLC. Vanessa is an integral part of the VK Mathisen Law PLLC Team, providing administrative support, interpreting and translation, and client communication.



VANESSA K. MATHISEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW | IMMIGRATION LAW



1212 N. WASHINGTON ST., STE 214
SPOKANE WASHINGTON 99201


Call us: 509.255.3685