Washington Attorney Allegedly Exploits Immigrants with Fraudulent Visa Applications

An attorney in Washington state, Alexandra Lozano, is accused of exploiting immigrant clients by creating false claims of abuse to secure humanitarian visas. Legal investigations and lawsuits reveal that Lozano promised legal status ‘miracles’ to many but instead submitted fraudulent applications without the clients’ knowledge.

Numerous lawsuits and an ethics investigation indicate that Lozano’s firm, Luz del Camino Legal, engaged in practices like fabricating domestic abuse and human trafficking stories. The firm allegedly hired unqualified workers to handle applications, and clients’ signatures were affixed on documents they had not seen.

‘I put the trust of my family with her,’ shared Gabriel Martinez Garcia, whose family paid $30,000 for services before his mother’s pending deportation despite her American citizen spouse.

Amid mounting allegations, Luz del Camino Legal closed down, and Lozano surrendered her law license instead of facing disciplinary action. Lozano’s attorney, Angelo Calfo, insisted that clients were supposed to review applications, blaming them for inaccuracies, and denied fraud.

Immigration Service Scams on the Rise

Evidence points to a significant rise in immigration service scams. In 2025 alone, over 920 incidents were recorded, a number higher than the first three years of the Biden administration combined.

Lozano’s firm stands out due to the sheer volume of cases she allegedly mishandled, with over 53,000 pending. The fallout has affected the immigration system profoundly. The Trump administration previously began tightening humanitarian visa programs to address fraud, impacting genuine victims seeking visas under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act and the Violence Against Women Act.

Allegations of Fraud and Misconduct

Allegations suggest Lozano used foreign employees for legal work, meaning clients were without U.S.-licensed legal representation. Rafael Alvarez, a former employee, claimed that Lozano instructed staff to fabricate abuse cases.

Lozano’s firm’s practices have sparked lawsuits against similar operations in Texas and Ohio. A pattern emerged with an exponential increase in visa applications linked to her tactics, sparking scrutiny from immigration authorities.

Nora Murillo Moreno, a former client, shared the distress faced when she found false claims in her application before a green card interview. Meanwhile, experts argue that tightening regulations without penalizing fraudulent attorneys damages legitimate victim cases.

Lessons from the Scandal

A previous ethics complaint against Lozano was dismissed in 2023 despite allegations of deceptive advertising, but recent events prompted her permanent disbarment. Former clients are now left struggling to reclaim legal files and join lawsuits for malpractice and fee recoupment.

Authorities have advised former clients on procedures to withdraw or update their applications. Vicente Omar Barraza, representing affected clients, expressed concern over viable legal status paths lost due to Lozano’s practices.

Gabriel Martinez Garcia continues to navigate the fallout, fearing for his mother’s potential deportation. ‘None of this should have happened,’ he expressed. The situation underscores the need for diligence in tackling immigration fraud without harming genuine applicants.