Black & Askerov, PLLC

I wanted to share how grateful I am to have worked with Chris Black for the past several years. Him and his firm are exceptional and has shown me true loyalty and great understanding on my case. I cannot express enough good words on behalf of his character and truly happy with his knowledge and understanding regarding all complexities of the case. If you are looking for a great and intelligent attorney please reach out to Chris. Thank you again for everything you have done for me!!

We are extremely grateful to Mr. Askerov for everything he did for our family. We came to him with a very old conviction that was causing a serious immigration issue, and we were under a lot of stress and uncertainty. From the beginning, he took the time to understand our situation, kept us informed, and worked hard on our case. We will never forget receiving his email saying, “Congratulations! The State has agreed to vacate and dismiss,” and then learning that the judge had signed the order. It was an incredible relief after everything we had been through. We truly appreciate his professionalism, hard work, and dedication. He helped us through a very difficult time, and we are extremely grateful. Thank you, Mr. Askerov, for everything you did for us. We would absolutely recommend him to others. ❤️

I cannot say enough good things about Chris Black. He helped me through what was easily one of the worst and most stressful moments of my life. From the very beginning, Chris took the time to listen to me, understand my situation, and make sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. There were times when I was overwhelmed, scared, and thinking about every possible worst-case scenario. Chris had a way of bringing me back down, reassuring me, and helping me look at everything clearly instead of letting fear take over. He never made me feel like I was just another case or another client. I genuinely felt like he cared about what I was going through and about the impact it was having on my life and my family. What I appreciated most was his honesty. He didn't make promises he couldn't keep or tell me what I wanted to hear just to make me feel better. He explained things realistically, answered my questions, and gave me reassurance when I needed it most. Having an attorney who could be both professional and compassionate made an incredibly difficult situation so much easier to get through. I will always be grateful for what Chris did for me and for the peace of mind he gave me during a time when I desperately needed it. If you're going through something frightening and need an attorney who will listen, communicate, understand, and truly stand beside you, I couldn't recommend Chris Black more highly. Five stars doesn't feel like enough.

My experience working with Tim was exceptional. From the first phone call to the final positive outcome, Tim showed an unmatched degree of professionalism and industry know-how. He made certain I understood what to expect, and always made me feel like a priority even through his busy schedule. I felt a confidence in working with him that was incredibly reassuring as we navigated an emotional and high-stakes situation. I’d recommend Tim and his team without hesitation.

In 2001, when I was 18, I pled guilty to a charge I didn’t understand the consequences of. My attorney never told me it would cost me my immigration status. Twenty-five years later I was still living under a removal order, checking in with ICE, wondering if I’d get to watch my daughter grow up. Tim Askerov changed that. He’s a Seattle criminal defense attorney, but he took my post-conviction relief case in Whitman County — the other side of the state — without hesitation. He was the first lawyer who told me the truth about what was and wasn’t realistic, and then he went and did the harder version anyway. He tracked down my original attorney and got him to cooperate. He built the record. He negotiated with the prosecutor for months and refused to settle for the easier outcome when he believed a better one was possible. He answered every question I had, and I had a lot. He never oversold, never rushed me, never made me feel like a case number. The motion to vacate was granted. Twenty-five years of my life got handed back to me in an afternoon. If you’re facing a conviction with immigration consequences, or any post-conviction case that seems impossible — call Tim. I can’t recommend him strongly enough.