Dagmar Butte

Dagmar Butte is an accomplished immigration attorney with nearly 30 years of experience helping families and businesses navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. Her practice assists clients in non-removal settings, including securing non-immigrant visas, permanent residency, and family-based immigration applications. She serves diverse business clients in the high-tech, healthcare, engineering, and education industries, offering strategic legal guidance to address their workforce needs. Her dedication to providing personalized attention and tailored strategies ensures that every client receives the highest level of support to achieve their immigration goals.

Dagmar holds a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School and a B.A., cum laude, from Carleton College. She is admitted to practice before the Oregon Supreme Court, the Oregon Federal District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Throughout her career, Dagmar has earned recognition for her leadership in immigration law education and advocacy. She has held key roles within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including serving as an Elected Director for 15 years and chairing several national committees. Her contributions to policy development and advocacy include working with USCIS at various levels and lobbying in Washington, D.C., to improve immigration processes.

As a trusted legal educator, Dagmar Butte has spoken at numerous conferences globally and published extensively on immigration law. Her accolades include multiple AILA Presidential Commendations, the 2018 AILA Distinguished Service Award, and consistent recognition as a SuperLawyer and Chambers USA listee since 2008.

Dagmar’s commitment to excellence extends to her work as an Adjunct Professor of international law at Lewis & Clark Law School, where she mentors future legal professionals. With her vast experience and dedication to serving her clients, Dagmar continues to be a respected leader in the immigration law field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Parker Butte & Lane PC
• Director, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Oregon Bar Association
• Member, International Law Students Association

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Lewis, and Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Carleton College
  BA with Cum Laude

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