Dima Malhas, experienced Business, Immigration attorney in Seattle, WA with 20 reviews
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Dima Malhas

600 1st Ave Suit 400, Seattle, WA

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Education

2003:
Golden Gate University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1996:
American University, Washington College of Law, LL.M - Master of Laws
1995:
University of Jordan, School of Law, LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1994:
Georgetown University Law Center, International Law Institute
1987:
Royal Academy of Music, Piano
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Thomas

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28 Dec, 2023
We used Dr Malhas for my Parents Permanent Residence application. Dr Malhas was very knowledgeable and guided us in every step of the way. The entire process from document requirements to green card approval was stress free. highly recommend!
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Qais

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08 Nov, 2023
We honestly feel very fortunate, blessed and grateful to have been able to retain the legal services of Dr. Malhas and her phenomenal team. To us, she was like an Angel sent from God to help us at our most crucial time and she did just that by achieving the results for us that we were praying and hoping for. We came to her with a very complex case, in removal proceedings in the immigration court with very strict time constraints, and our financial limitations but any of those did not deter her from helping us. She took our case and tackled the challenges head on. She carefully and patiently listened to us and our story, took notes of every little detail and through her in-depth knowledge and vast experience, told us exactly what needed to happen and created a detailed and step by step plan with us to make sure we have the best defense possible and are set for success in court, and then followed that plan to perfection in court and the outcome could not have been any better. She made our nightmares go away and our dreams come true. Her teammates were also super kind, friendly and easy to work with through out the case, they always answered our questions in a timely manner and were very efficient and easy to communicate with. We couldn’t have asked for a better firm to represent us and are very happy to have found Dr. Malhas.
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Natalie

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25 Oct, 2023
The immigration is a stressful process for me, Dr Malhas and her team make this process as easy as is possible, all while being thorough in the evidence they are gathering so it streamlines the entire process. There is no other immigration lawyer I would want to work with. I cannot recommend Dr Malhas enough.
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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in immigration law
“Dr Malhas was very knowledgeable and guided us in every step of the way.”
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Provides clear guidance and communication throughout the process
“She carefully and patiently listened to us and our story, took notes of every little detail and through her in-depth knowledge and vast experience, told us exactly what needed to happen and created a detailed and step by step plan with us.”
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Dedicated and goes the extra mile to ensure successful outcomes
“She made our nightmares go away and our dreams come true. Her teammates were also super kind, friendly and easy to work with through out the case, they always answered our questions in a timely manner and were very efficient and easy to communicate with.”
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Personable and makes clients feel like a priority
“From the moment of our first consultation, you've been extremely professional yet very personable. The immigration process was very intimidating for my family and I, but with your understanding and guidance, you removed a huge load of stress on our family.”
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Transparent and honest about expectations and potential risks
“Other EB5 lawyers told us only the positive sides of an EB5 but Ms. Dima was the only lawyer who explained both the good and bad sides. She was clear about the risks with getting an EB5 so she helped us make a better informed decision.”
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Publications

2013:
The Arab League, Arab Women Organization, Arab Women and Democracy, Egypt, Mobilization of Women in the Democratization Process
2013:
Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC, Your rights under U.S. vs Windsor
2013:
Chung, Malhas & Mantel PLLC, 2013 Publication for Foreign Investors & Entrepreneurs
2012:
The Arab League, Arab Women Organization Regional Framework To Combat Violence Against Women, Egypt, Global and Regional Initiatives on VAW
2009:
Freedom House, Women’s Rights in the Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and Bahraini Shari’a Judicial Rulings: Theory Part 13-26 (with B. Al Awdi, A. Al Attawi and H. Al Mubarak)
2006:
The United Nations Millenium Project, Public choices, Private Decisions: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Millennium Development Goals (with S. Bernstein and CJ Hansen)
2006:
Freedom House, Freedom of the Press (with KD Karlekar)
2006:
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Arab States Regional Office, Kuwait, The Women Cultural Social Society in Kuwait, Freedom House, Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections Survey Report: Reforming Family Law Program
2004:
The World Bank, Gender and Investment Legislation: Bahrain, Egypt, and Jordan
2004:
The World Bank, MENA, Gender and Development in the Middle East and North Africa
2002:
The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA/CST, Amman, Jordan, Adolescent Rights and Gender Based Violence in Legislation in Jordan
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