# Karen Donoso-Stevens

Former Immigration Judge · [Arlington Immigration Court](/kyj/court/va/eoir-historical-arlington-immigration-court)

Last updated October 7, 2026

## Karen Donoso-Stevens at a glance

Current role

Former Immigration Judge

Court

[Arlington Immigration Court](/kyj/court/va/eoir-historical-arlington-immigration-court)

Jurisdiction

Virginia · Federal

Judicial service

Former

## Immigration proceeding outcomes

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Karen M. Donoso Stevens is an immigration judge appointed in October 2016 by then‐Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch to hear cases at the Arlington Immigration Court in Virginia
- Assistant Chief Counsel, ICE/DHS (2007–2010)
- Assistant State’s Attorney, Illinois State’s Attorney’s Office, Cook County (1999–2000)

### Education

- Michigan State University College of Law — J.D. (1999)
- University of Illinois — B.A. (1995)

### Additional information

- Legal experience before the bench: Senior Attorney, Office of the Chief Counsel, ICE/DHS (2010–2016)
- Staff Attorney, Children’s Project, National Immigrant Justice Center (2005–2006)
- Juvenile Diversion Program Director, California Bar Foundation (2001–2003)
- Family Services Coordinator, Children’s Bureau of Southern California (2001)
- Member of the Illinois State Bar

## Sources

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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026 .

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