Davis C. Bae, Immigration Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA
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Davis C. Bae is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Immigration.
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- Seattle, WASHINGTON
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- Handles Immigration matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
About Davis C. Bae: Davis C. Bae is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Immigration.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Davis C. Bae
Davis concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Davis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Seattle, Washington
Davis takes immigration matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Davis agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Davis C. Bae — Attorney of Washington immigration experience
Davis C. Bae is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Immigration.
Davis Bae is the managing partner of the Seattle office and is co-chair of the firm's Global Immigration practice group. His practice focuses on providing effective immigration solutions for companies in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States. His clients are leaders in fields such as software, design, construction, manufacturing, utilities, fine arts, sports, international trade, and engineering.
Davis is a frequent speaker before business and employer associations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), the National Association of General Contractors, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). He teaches a course on Law Practice Management as a Lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law.
Davis has authored multiple articles for the AILA on topics including Consular Processing, Labor Certification, Nonimmigrant Visas, and Practice Management. In the fall of 2009, he was the Editor-In-Chief of AILA's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox.
How Davis handles immigration matters
Davis Bae is the managing partner of the Seattle office and is co-chair of the firm's Global Immigration practice group. His practice focuses on providing effective immigration solutions for companies in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States. His clients are leaders in fields such as software, design, construction, manufacturing, utilities, fine arts, sports, international trade,…
The kind of cases Davis takes
Davis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Davis C. Bae's legal education and bar admissions
Loyola Marymount University
J.D. · 1994
Davis studied at J.D. in Loyola Marymount University.
Law school and academic background
Davis completed J.D. in Loyola Marymount University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Davis runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Davis C. Bae
Davis has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
Locations
Davis C. Bae's office in Seattle
Davis's primary office is at 1700 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, Washington, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Davis C. Bae — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Davis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Davis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Davis's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Davis will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Davis
Davis discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Davis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Davis's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Davis C. Bae
How much does it cost to hire Davis for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Davis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Davis offer a free consultation?
Davis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Davis's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Davis's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Washington typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Davis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Davis take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Davis is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Davis will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Davis?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Davis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Davis accepting new immigration clients right now?
Davis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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