- SEATTLE: 206-621-1110
- TACOMA: 253-572-1000
- PORTLAND: 971-416-0881
- OLYMPIA: 360-742-3500
NOTE: We are not accepting new clients for immigration law cases at this time.
Although we are not accepting new cases for immigration law, we would be happy to take your call and try to point you in the right direction.
Defending the rights of immigrants facing deportation, removal, or exclusion actions
Facing possible deportation, removal, or exclusion is a frightening position for many immigrants in the U.S. Whether you are living in fear of deportation or whether removal proceedings are already initiated against you, the immediate assistance of an experienced immigration lawyer is critical.
There are ways to defend against these actions and keep you in the U.S. with your family, so please call the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in Washington State as soon as possible.
Reasons you may face deportation
The Immigration and Nationality Act sets out many different reasons why you may be removed, excluded, or deported from the U.S. If authorities believe one of these reasons applies to your case, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may initiate removal proceedings or may even place you under arrest. Some common reasons for this include:
- Certain criminal convictions
- Fraudulent marriages for immigration purposes
- Unlawful entry to the U.S.
- Violation of the terms of your visa
- Providing false documentation or information
- Violating an order of protection
Defending your rights in removal proceedings
Anyone facing exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings has the right to an attorney to defend their rights to stay in the U.S. Some common defenses used in this type of proceeding include:
- “Cancellation of removal” eligibility based on meeting certain criteria
- Asserting as of yet unrecognized U.S. citizenship by birth
- Need for asylum in the U.S. under the Convention Against Torture
- Vacating of convictions of crimes
- Application for a green card or visa that could have been previously obtained
The possible defenses available to you will depend on the particular circumstances of your case.
Contact an experienced Washington immigration lawyer as soon as possible
If you are facing deportation, removal, or exclusion, many aspects of your life may be in jeopardy including your family, your work, and your home in the U.S. You should never delay in discussing your case with a highly qualified deportation attorney at the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess.
The sooner you call, the sooner we can begin defending your rights, so please call at 253-572-1000 in Tacoma or 206-621-1110 in Seattle today.
Attorney Robert Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
Matt Wand
Matt was born and raised in East Multnomah County in the Gresham area where he lives and has raised his family. His wife of more than twenty-five years is Anne Wand and they have three children together.
