Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan is a Seattle immigration lawyer and the founder of L.I.H. Law, P.S. She has more than 20 years of experience devoted exclusively to immigration law. Her practice focuses on helping immigrant communities navigate complex legal matters. She represents survivors of domestic violence, people seeking lawful immigration status, and families pursuing reunification. She handles family-based immigration, citizenship, U visas, K-1 fiancé visas, VAWA matters, immigration waivers, and DACA cases.

Lesley earned her J.D. from Northern Illinois University School of Law. Her professional associations include the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Lesley is licensed to practice in Illinois and Washington State. She is admitted before the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. Her professional service includes pro bono representation through the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. She works with community organizations, leads free immigration workshops, and volunteers at legal clinics across Washington State. Her official profile recognizes her with Northern Illinois University Law School’s Young Alumna of the Year award and Rockford University’s Award of Distinction for Outstanding Young Alum.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan brings extensive experience in immigration law to clients facing family-based and humanitarian immigration issues. Her work centers on helping immigrants secure legal status, protecting survivors, and keeping families together. Her immigration practice is supported by decades of focused experience and active involvement with immigrant communities. She has been recognized through professional honors and has contributed legal knowledge through community programs and media appearances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, L.I.H. Law, P.S.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Washington

• Illinois

Education

• Northern Illinois University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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