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David Saffold Esq.
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We are a consortium of experienced attorneys specializing in innovative immigration and business solutions for clients from China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Brazil, Venezuela, Columbia, Cuba, Syria, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Yemen, Egypt, Cameroon, Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Angola, Congo, DRC, CAR, Kenya, Mali, Malawi, Mauritania, Libya, Liberia, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Togo, Cote d’ Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Chile, Bhutan, Tibet, Canada, Moldova and Uzbekistan.
Saffold & Associates has facilitated "Green cards" and U.S. citizenship for hundreds of people.
Our office has brought hundreds of family members from abroad to join their family members here in the U.S.
We have an overwhelming success rate with cases litigated before the "Immigration Courts" and have successfully, litigated thousands of asylum, cancellation of removal, waiver of inadmissibility, VAWA and adjustment-of-status to lawful permanent residence cases.
Saffold & Associates is in the business of helping individuals and businesses profit from the rich opportunities that America has to offer.
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Practice Area
Immigration
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22 years | 800 cases
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 20 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Saffold & Associates, PLLC
1629 K Street NW., Suite. 300, Washington, DC, 20006
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Professionalism (80)
Recommendation (77)
Practice Area Knowledge (59)
Advocacy (56)
Responsiveness (40)
General Knowledge (38)
Communication Style (34)
Character & Conduct (33)
Compassion (19)
Trustworthiness (16)
Cost of Services (15)
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Free Consultations (4)
Staff & Support (2)
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Posted by Henok | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Lawyer – Truly Grateful for His Help
I had a great experience working with David. From the beginning, he was very knowledgeable, patient, and clear about the asylum process. He guided me every step of the way, prepared me thoroughly for court, and always responded to my questions promptly via Email. Thanks to his excellent work, I wa...
Posted by Yared | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Smooth process
You can tell David has a lot of experience. He doesn’t overcomplicate things, communicates clearly, and makes sure every detail in your case is presented in the best possible way. That helped me stay calm and cool before my interview. I definitely recomend it to anyone who wants their case to get app...
Posted by Love Williem Takam Fotsing | May 26, 2025 | Asylum
Highly Recommend David Saffold – Exceptional Immigration Attorney
I am incredibly grateful to David Saffold for his outstanding work on my asylum case, which was ultimately a success thanks to his expertise and dedication. From our very first meeting, I felt heard, supported, and respected. David took the time to truly understand the details of my situation, and he...
Posted by Eric | May 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
David
J’ai été vraiment très satisfait il est trop professionnel si vous avez l’opportunité de travailler avec lui il ne faut pas hésite
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best immigration lawyer ever.
The best adviser. A man of few words but lot of actions. I was actually confused for the short time frame to prepare myself for the interview, but Mr David Saffold helped me to have a calm brain and focus. He equally showed up at the immigration office with me on time and helped me to fill some paper...
David Saffold Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer...an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked under Mr. Saffold's supervision at the Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition in Washington DC. He has dedicated many pro-bono hours to asylum applicants and to training young immigration attorneys, in addition to his private practice. He is very detailed oriented and a smart practitioner. He is a great attorney and has a great record for winning cases."
"I have had the opportunity to work closely with Mr. Saffold for over a year on numerous cases and can attest to his strong work ethic and diligence. Mr. Saffold is a well-respected attorney among the immigration law community because of his dedication to his cases and ability to bring just results for his clients. He is a leader and mentor who has provided guidance to me in the field of immigration and thus I am pleased to endorse Mr. Saffold."
"I have known and worked with attorney David Saffold since November 2012. At all times, I found him very professional, trustworthy and diligent who takes each client’s case very seriously. He is very responsive and keeps his clients abreast of any progress on their cases. His success rate is very high in our community where he works as a director of the pro bono asylum program. I highly endorse him."
"I fully and faithfully endorse David Saffold's knowledge and practice of immigration law. In numerous instances we have worked together on matters, and during those times he has shown diligence, expertise, ethical standards, and overall good practice as an immigration attorney. I would rate his abilities as excellent."
"I have known Mr. Saffold in a professional capacity for over 10 years. He is an incredibly talented attorney. He has a meticulous eye for detail and is very thorough in his work. He has a winning record as an attorney and is a consummate professional. I would highly recommend him to any client or colleague."
"I have known David since law school where he proved himself to be a hard working and principled advocate for justice. As a lawyer here in DC, David continues to dedicate himself to his profession and to his clients. I have always known him to put all of his energy into everything he does, especially his work. I endorse David Saffold as a lawyer."
"David is an extremely talented immigration attorney who cares about his clients. His attention to detail, thorough hard work, and knowledge has led him to win numerous cases. He is also an asset to young attorneys and law students. As a mentor David taught me about asylum law; his guidance has helped me improve my legal skills and be a better lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Outstanding Leadership and Pro Bono Legal Services, Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition
2013
2013 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
2012
2012 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Work Experience
2005 - Present
CEO, Saffold & Associates, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Program Director, Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition
2005 - 2006
Consultant, Law Offices of Alan M. Parra
2004 - 2004
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Mark E. Melendy
2003 - 2003
Arthur Horowitz Summer Fellow, Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute
2002 - 2002
Legal Assistant, Projects Coordinator and Fundraiser, Center for Creative Democracy
1996 - 1999
Recycling Division Volunteer Coordinator, City of Mesa, Environmental Management Division
Associations
2011 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington Council of Lawyers
2010 - Present
America Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
EcoEnergy Finance
2008 - Present
Capital Area Immigrant Rights Coalition
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC Chapter)Member
2007 - Present
Human Rights First
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
District of Columbia Bar
2005 - Present
Oregon State Bar
2001 - Present
National Lawyers Guild
Sample of Legal Cases
Beshir v. Holder, 853 F. Supp. 2D 1(DDC 2011)
Plaintiff eventually got her Green Card
Education
2004
Vermont Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Vermont Law School
Masters of Science in Environmental Law
1999
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude)
1999
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude)
Speaking Engagements
2014
Zaynab bint Ali celebration
Immigration Q&A hosted by David Saffold
2014
Family Day Event
Immigration Q&A hosted by David Saffold
2014
Andenet monthly member support meeting
Immigration Q&A hosted by David Saffold
Publications
2005
Prometheus Books
"Challenging U.S. Human Rights Violations Since 9/11"--Assistant Editor
Languages
Amharic
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Farsi
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