Maria Hajar

Maria Hajar is a Seattle-based immigration attorney who focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex U.S. immigration matters. Her practice centers on family-based immigration, asylum-related filings, and defense in removal proceedings. She represents clients before immigration courts, U.S. consulates, and federal immigration agencies.

Maria earned her foundational legal education in France before advancing her studies in the United States. She completed a Bachelor’s in Law, followed by a Master’s in Business Law, from the University of Sorbonne-Assas Paris II in Paris, France. She later obtained a Master’s in Energy Law from the National Institute of Nuclear Sciences and Techniques in Paris, France, and earned a Master of Laws from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.

Maria focuses extensively on family-based immigration matters, guiding clients through petitions, adjustments of status, and consular processing. She regularly represents individuals before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and advises families on compliance, documentation, and long-term immigration planning using clear and practical legal approaches.

Maria also represents clients in removal and deportation proceedings before immigration courts. Her work includes cases on both detained and non-detained dockets. She has handled appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, helping clients challenge adverse decisions and pursue lawful relief within the immigration system.

Maria advises employers, investors, and professionals on business and employment immigration matters. Her experience includes investment-based immigration options and employee transfers. She has also assisted companies and individuals with establishing and operating businesses in the United States while maintaining compliance with immigration and corporate requirements.

Maria provides additional guidance in corporate law matters related to immigration-focused businesses. Her work includes business formation in Washington state, drafting service agreements, and offering ongoing legal advice to startups. She approaches each matter with careful analysis and attention to regulatory detail.

Maria Hajar remains committed to helping clients understand their legal options and move forward with confidence. She emphasizes clear communication, careful preparation, and practical solutions throughout each case, ensuring clients receive informed guidance while navigating immigration and related legal processes in the United States.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Principal Attorney, Law Office of Maria Hajar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• University of Washington
  Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• University of Sorbonne
  Master’s in Business Law
• University of Sorbonne
  Bachelor of Laws

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