Ascent Legal is a Puget Sound-based immigration law firm dedicated to providing trusted advocacy and zealous representation for noncitizens. With a focus on navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, the firm stands out for its grounded, realistic approach and over a decade of specialized experience in the field.
Led by Benjamin Cornell, who has won over 100 immigration court cases and previously served as a managing partner at a nationally renowned Seattle firm, the practice combines deep expertise with compassion. The firm represents clients before Immigration Courts, USCIS, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, federal district courts, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, offering strategic guidance tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Services Offered
- Removal proceedings representation
- Humanitarian relief applications
- Cancellation of removal
- Adjustments of status
- Waivers of inadmissibility
- Immigration litigation
- APA lawsuits
- Writs of habeas corpus
- Mandamus Act actions
- Applications for extraordinary relief
- Detainee representation
- Naturalization
- Citizenship by derivation or acquisition
- Family-based petitions
- Employer-based petitions
- USCIS representation
The firm serves clients throughout Washington and Nevada, with particular focus on the Puget Sound region. Benjamin Cornell brings additional experience from a background in criminal defense, enhancing the firm’s ability to handle complex, multi-faceted cases with diligence and skill.
