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Marie Bernadette Higuera

Law Office of Marie B. Higuera • Seattle, WA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 976-8755
Address
705 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104-1715, US

Professional

About

Marie Bernadette Higuera is a dedicated immigration attorney based in Seattle, WA, and the founder of the Law Office of Marie B. Higuera. A proud native of the Pacific Northwest, Marie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Washington University before obtaining her law degree from the prestigious University of Washington. Her commitment to legal excellence is further enriched by her international studies at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain. With a concentrated focus on immigration law, Marie has built a robust practice that includes representation in removal and deportation proceedings, naturalization applications, family-based immigration, asylum cases, and relief for survivors of domestic violence. Her extensive experience includes positions as a staff attorney at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and involvement with the Seattle University School of Law’s Access to Justice Project, which underscores her dedication to advocating for vulnerable populations. In addition to her private practice, Marie is passionate about giving back to the community through her active pro bono work. She provides legal representation for pro bono clients referred by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and volunteers with the Immigrant Family Advocacy Project at the University of Washington. Marie also participates in Citizenship Day and DACA workshops across the Puget Sound area, and she shares her expertise through an immigration law advice column in the Spanish-language newspaper, Raza del Noroeste. Fluent in Spanish, Marie is committed to serving diverse communities and ensuring access to justice for all.

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
N/A University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A Eastern Washington University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | Farsi | Persian

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2007 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
Associations
2010 - Present Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Member, Board of Directors 2008 - Present Raza del Noroeste Newspaper Columnist 2007 - Present National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project 1998 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association
Speaking
2005 IFAP CLE Special Immigrant Juvenile Status 2004 Washington DSHS Immigration Law for Nonlawyers
Updated: Mar 25, 2026