David Saffold Esq.

David Saffold Esq.

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

1629 K Street NW., Suite. 300, Washington, DC

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We are experienced immigration attorneys specializing in filing and litigating immigration cases from China, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Cameroon, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Libya, Jordan, India, Brazil, Venezuala, Uganda, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Angola, Congo, DRC, CAR, Kenya, Mali, Malawi, Mauritania, Libya, Liberia, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Togo, Cote d’ Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba and many other countries

22 years | 800 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2005

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Location

Saffold & Associates, PLLC

1629 K Street NW., Suite. 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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David Saffold Esq.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

181 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alema Tesfaye | February 20, 2014 | Immigration

David Saffold: the best Immigration lawyer around DC area

First of all, I want thank my wonderful attorney Mr. David R. Saffold David R. Saffold is very capable and wonderful lawyer on Immigration matters. I am so pleased to have him as my wonderful lawyer. Very helpful, very kind and knows everything about Immigration matters. I had a very good experience... working with him. very sharp and always there for me and always on time to help me. I recommend him to any one without any reservation.

Posted by Adina | February 18, 2014 | Immigration

We couldn't have wished for a better attorney

We were referred by AIRF to speak to David regarding my husband's visa status. As a very young couple, a student at the time. Our first consultation gave us all the confidence that he would handle it with care. It took us 3 years and we can attest to his persistence as an attorney when it came to fo...llowing up, requesting for a review, emailing us promptly on all details regarding our case,etc. On our last interview, he accompanied us and showed his support to the very end. We're so grateful and happy to have used his service because my husband received his 10 year visa. What adds considerably to his service is his personable, quick thinking, optimistic, and outstanding character. He is a pleasant person who is capable of interacting with people from all walks of life and treats everyone respectfully irregardless of their age, background, or social economic status. For all the work he did for us, his fee was reasonable. If we ever need any legal assistance, he would be the first and only person we'd contact. Thank you David :)

Posted by Zalalem | February 17, 2014

Professional lawyer makes big different in your life

Good experience working with a professional lawyer like mr. David for my case very sharp, always there to help & always there to help I will recommend him for anybody who need professional lawyer like him!!!

Posted by solomon | February 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best attorney the best service in maryland,virginia and district of colombia!!! thank you mr David R.Saffold and associates!

Great attorney,supportive and professional ''I want thank you my attorney David R.Saffold and Associates'' mr David R.you did a wondweful job for me handling my case,i recommend them highly.David is the best.he has helped me for the past he was friendly,professional and straightforward he is har...d working,helpfull and responsive.thank you!!!

Posted by Betlhem | February 17, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent lawyer

Mr. Saffold helped me to get my green card in immigration court through marriage to a US Citizen. When the government was delaying my green card application Mr. Saffold sued for writ of mandamus in federal district court and got an order from the judge for the government to finish my case immediately.... He helped me to get a travel document for an extended trip out of the country. Mr. Saffold also helped my mother get a visitor's visa to come to the U.S. He has also helped one of my friends get asylum. He is currently working on my naturalization application. His fees are reasonable, he works efficiently and he is a pleasure to work with.

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Nicole Whitaker

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lindsey Wilkes

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked for 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."

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Varsha Kayi

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Gizachew Emiru

Immigration lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lee Glass

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Shazia Khan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Joel Steinberg

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Ferheen Siddiqui

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

2010 - Present

Washington Council of Lawyers

2010 - Present

America Bar Association

Member

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 Association

Member

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

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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

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

English

French

Tigringa

Arabic

Chinese, Hakka

Chinese, Xiang

Farsi

Chinese, Wu

Czech

Filipino

Gujarati

Bhojpuri

Hindi

Igbo

Indonesian

Japanese

Korean

Mandarin

Persian

Portuguese

Punjabi

Russian

Urdu

Ukrainian

Turkish

Thai

Taiwanese

Tagalog

Spanish

Swahili

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