Daniel J. Smith

Daniel J. Smith

Daniel J. Smith β€’ Seattle, WA
ImmigrationEmployment Law

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Contact

Email
Phone
(509) 581-6538
Address
145 NW 85th St., Seattle, WA, 98117, US

Professional

About

Extensive background in all aspects of immigration law. Concentration in family-based green cards, adjustment of status, naturalization/citizenship, consular processing, fiancee visas, asylum and removal/deportation defense proceedings. Experience with work visas (H-1Bs/TNs), employment-based green cards and investor visas (E-2s) Daniel graduated magna cum laude from West Chester University of Pennsylvania where he received a degree in Political Science. He then attended Seattle University Law School for his law degree. During law school, Daniel concentrated his studies on subjects that led to his interest in international law matters, such as immigration and environmental law. Daniel was also active in the Public Interest Law Foundation and the Environmental Law Society and was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for excellent achievement in the study of international environmental law.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2000 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997 West Chester University of Pennsylvania BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Amharic | French | Spanish | Mandarin

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2000 International Environmental Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Awards
Associations
2016 - Present American Bar Association Member 2008 - Present United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit Member 2004 - Present United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Member 2003 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2000 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member
Speaking
2010 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Immigration and Family Law
Updated: Mar 11, 2026