Emily L. Kubow-Durbin - Seattle, WA
Attorney at ERM Immigration Law, PLLC
Immigration Lawyers in Seattle, WA
105 14th Ave. Suite 110 Seattle, WA 98122 - 7303
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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7
Years
Experience
Seattle Immigration Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Immigration
Attorney Information
Overview
Emily L. Kubow-Durbin, or L. for short, has been practicing immigration law exclusively since her admission to the Washington State Bar in 2019. L. joined ERM Immigration Law, PLLC (ERM), a small boutique firm located in Seattle, WA devoted entirely to immigration law, as a law student intern and made the transition to paralegal and then associate attorney after being licensed.
At ERM, you will get the attention, respect, and service you expect when hiring an attorney. When you reach out for assistance on a legal matter, you may feel vulnerable, confused or down-right irritated with the system, and immigration law is certainly no exception. L. aims to make the process as straightforward as possible by focusing on quality work, sustained communication, and thorough research. Your success is her success.
L. is experienced in various immigration matters including Adjustment of Status (Green Cards), Naturalization, Asylum, Consular Processing, Certificates of Citizenship, U-Visa, waivers, humanitarian parole, Temporary Protected Status, and more. She works on cases in front of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the immigration court (EOIR).
Outside of winning approvals and grants of benefits for her clients, L. loves helping families stay together, individuals pursue work or educational opportunities, or folks find lasting safety. She also loves learning about her clients' diverse and incredibly unique backgrounds.
L. sincerely hopes she can help you in your immigration journey.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022
- Outstanding Service Awardee, Pro Bono Pledge Program, 2015-2017
- Year End Achievement Scholarship, 2015-2016
- Law Trustee's Scholarship, 2015-2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Emily L. Kubow-Durbin
Included on the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2017
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Seattle University School of Law,
Seattle,
Washington, 2017
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Non Legal Education
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Fresno Pacific University,
Fresno,
California, 2012
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Psychology
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Fresno Pacific University,
Fresno,
California, 2012
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, 2017, Legal Extern
- King County Superior Court, 2018, Judicial Extern
Pro Bono Activities
- International Refugee Assistance Project, 2015 - 2017
- First Year Fellow, Access to Justice Institute, 2015 - 2016
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2019
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2026
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association, 2019 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Contact
105 14th Ave.
Suite 110
Seattle, WA 98122 - 7303
Phone: 206-745-9241
Fax: 206-614-0601
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ermimmigrationlaw.com
Hours: Monday- Friday 9am-5:30pm
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