About Us

At Buttar & Cantor, LLP, we believe in honesty, transparency and integrity above anything else.

Protecting the Law Since 1998

Since 1998, Buttar & Cantor, LLP is an immigration law firm in the greater Seattle area that focuses on family-based immigration including adjustment of status, citizenship/naturalization, visa petitions, work permits (employment authorization) and waivers. We are experienced trial lawyers appearing in Immigration Courts and USCIS Field Offices throughout the United States.

With over 50 years of combined experience, the attorneys understand the complexities of the immigration laws and guide our clients with diligence and determination to achieve their goals. The attorneys will give you an honest and realistic assessment of your case and work hard to obtain a favorable result. We focus solely on immigration law and we have represented thousands of clients from foreign countries and throughout the United States.

Why Choose Us

At Buttar & Cantor, LLP, we believe in honesty, transparency and integrity above anything else. The majority of our clients are from word of mouth referrals, not because of strategic advertising or marketing, but because we take pride in our reputation for honesty, knowledge, experience, hard work and due diligence. We understand the rules and regulations of the immigration laws and work within the laws and legal system to obtain a favorable result for our clients. We provide personal attention and care to our clients. Everyone from our staff are dedicated to helping you and your loved ones.   

We want to help you and understand that results are what counts. We will work hard to meet or exceed your expectations. We will listen to you, as we believe that open and effective communication between the clients and the attorneys is important in achieving your goals. We understand that clients are entitled to effective and competent representation. Being immigrants ourselves, we know that the immigration process is complex and confusing. We will work with you and explain every step of the way. We are committed and diligent and we will keep you informed until the job is done. We will work hard to give you quality representation.

Our Attorneys

Patrick Ontiveros Cantor

Patrick Ontiveros Cantor

Patrick Cantor was born in the Philippines. At an early age, he immigrated to the United States with his parents who received work visas through an employer petition. Patrick received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Washington, graduating cum laude (with honor) in 1991. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 1994. After law school, Patrick was an associate attorney at a private law firm in Seattle, Washington until 1998. In 1998, Patrick and his partner Taranjeet Buttar established Buttar & Cantor, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

Patrick is a member of the State Bar of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Patrick has appeared throughout the United States in USCIS Field Offices, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also appeared with his clients at consular interviews at a U.S. Embassy. 

You can contact Patrick at cantorlaw@comcast.net.

Taranjeet Buttar

Taranjeet Buttar

Taranjeet Kaur Buttar was born, raised and educated in India. She graduated in 1987, receiving a Master of Laws from Panjab University. After working as a lawyer in India, she immigrated to the United States. In 1995, she was admitted to the State Bar of Washington. She was an associate attorney at a private law firm in Seattle, Washington until 1998. In 1998, Taranjeet and her partner Patrick Cantor established Buttar & Cantor, LLP in Seattle, Washington.

Taranjeet’s practice is focused on family-based immigration, permanent residence, citizenship/naturalization and political asylum. She has appeared in Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and USCIS Field Offices throughout the United States.

Taranjeet is a member of the State Bar of Washington.

You can contact Taranjeet at buttarlaw@comcast.net.

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