About Cole West
Cole West Enabnit earned a B.A. in English and Anthropology from Oregon State University in 2007. He went on to attend Lewis & Clark Law School and received his J.D. in 2014. His academic record shows a steady progression toward public-facing legal work and practice in the Pacific Northwest.
After law school, Enabnit began his legal career in immigration and criminal defense. In 2014 he worked as an immigration lawyer at Northwest Immigration & Criminal Defense LLP. The early years in that office gave him hands-on experience with family petitions, removal defense, and related criminal matters that intersect with immigration status.
In 2017 Enabnit joined Portland Immigration Law LLC. He continues to work there and has handled a range of immigration matters over the years. His case work has included administrative filings, client interviews, and courtroom appearances when removal proceedings required defense. Colleagues describe him as practical and direct in client meetings, preferring clear explanation over legal jargon.
Enabnit is admitted to practice in Oregon. He has maintained professional ties to the local bar and legal community. Since 2014 he has been a member of the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, an organization that connects defense lawyers across the state and provides training on criminal practice and procedure. That membership reflects the overlap in his work between criminal defense issues and immigration consequences.
His work combines procedural tasks and client counseling. He spends time preparing petitions and motions, collecting supporting documentation, and advising clients on potential immigration outcomes. On a typical day he moves between case preparation, client calls, and filing deadlines. The practice requires attention to detail and an ability to explain complex rules in plain language.
Enabnit practices in Portland at Portland Immigration Law LLC. He operates within Oregon’s legal system and works on matters that arise in both administrative and court settings. He currently practices immigration law at Portland Immigration Law LLC, representing clients in Oregon.
