Department profile
Ballard Spahr LLP

Immigration

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Rankings

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Immigration - Washington

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP is noted for its representation of national and international corporations and individual clients in business immigration matters. The firm advises on compliance and consular-related issues, and offers expertise in both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.

Strengths

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  • Ballard Spahr has my preferred lawyers to work with. They have the expertise to provide guidance on a variety of employment law, immigration and risk management issues.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • The team at Ballard Spahr truly cares about us. No matter how small the issue may be, they always make me feel my questions and concerns are important.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • This firm distinguishes itself by being nimble and pragmatic, providing clear, practical, business-focused advice rather than abstract legal analysis.

    Immigration respondentUSA
  • Ballard Spahr works with us to solve complex immigration puzzles.

    Immigration respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dustin O'Quinn
    Band 1Dustin O'Quinn

    Dustin O'Quinn

    Dustin O'Quinn has experience in handling immigration matters for corporations across a wide range of sectors.
    • Dustin is a top‑tier practitioner and a master in his field of law.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Dustin is willing to work with us and make arrangements that allow us to continue trying different approaches. I really appreciate that he knows when to get directly involved and when to bring in others to help.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Dustin O'Quinn is a key immigration attorney at Ballard Spahr. I wish I could clone him.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Dustin O'Quinn is absolutely phenomenal. He provides wonderful guidance and is always available to assist with ever-evolving immigration issues.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 3Betty N. Wong
    Band 3Betty N. Wong

    Betty N. Wong

    Betty Wong advises on both employment-based and family-based immigration matters.

    • I can't say enough good things about Betty Wong. She really cares about what we try to accomplish.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • Betty Wong is so wonderful at explaining immigration procedures and expectations. She goes above and beyond to make our employees going through these processes feel comfortable and informed, easing their stress levels.

      Immigration respondentUSA
    • I can’t stress enough how wonderful Betty Wong is. She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also patient, kind and always willing to walk me through things step by step. We’re very grateful for her support.

      Immigration respondentUSA
  • Band 3Christopher Motta-Wurst
    Band 3Christopher Motta-Wurst

    Christopher Motta-Wurst

    Christopher Motta-Wurst assists clients with business immigration mandates, including visa applications and PERM labor specification. He also advises employers on consular processing.

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