Michele Nina Carney

Michele Nina Carney

Carney & Marchi PS | Carney & Marchi P.S. • Seattle, WA
Immigration

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Contact

Email
Phone
(509) 581-6538
Address
1809 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

Michele Carney is a nationally respected leader in the unique intersection of ethics and legal technology - especially in immigration law practice. Ms. Carney has been appointed to leadership roles on national committees including AILA Innovation & Technology Committee, Ethics Committee and in Washington state she has been appointed as a member of the Legal Technology Task Force. In addition, Ms. Carney has served at the WSBA as Chair of the Disciplinary Board and is currently on the Committee on Professional Ethics. She has also been a past member of the Character & Fitness and Practice of Law Boards. Ms. Carney’s motto to practice is personal attention to cases. She is a tough, aggressive advocate for her clients. Ms. Carney is a founding member of Carney & Marchi, P.S., established in 1993 and is a full service law firm with practice areas in Preventative Ethics Consultations and Immigration 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
1991 Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984 McGill University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2019 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 1991 Outstanding contribution to Trial Advocacy, Foundation Press Inc.
Publications
2000 Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Zahedi v. INS, No. 98-71179
Associations
2024 - Present Washington State Bar Association Legal Technology Task Force 2023 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair national Innovation and Technology Committee 2022 - Present Washington State Bar Association, Committee on Professional Ethics Member 2021 - 2023 American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair Ethics Committee 2013 - 2014 American Immigration Lawyers Asociation (Washington State chapter) Chapter Chair
Speaking
2013 American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter) Ethics CLE Professional Responsibility and Ethics 2006 Topical Currents Adjustment of Status and background clearances 2003 Cancellation of Removal, WA State AILA Chapter Cancellation of Removal 2002 Northwest Regional Immigration Conference Waivers and Inadmissibility
Updated: Mar 11, 2026