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Eileen P. Blessinger received her juris doctorate from the American University Washington College of Law. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Blessinger served as a law clerk to the Honorable Patricia A. Broderick, Associate Judge at the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, in Washington, D.C. She also work as a pro bono prosecutor in the Juvenile Section of the Office of Attorney General, in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Blessinger was recently recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” for immigration law in both Virginia and Washington, D.C. She has testified as an expert witness in immigration law in the Eastern District of Virginia and has appeared as a commentator on international television. Ms. Blessinger has also presented at several immigration law conferences throughout the country on various topics, including: advanced asylum issues, representation of detained individuals, bond proceedings, and immigration relief for children.
Ms. Blessinger has appeared before many immigration courts and agencies throughout the United States and abroad. She has successfully litigated difficult cases before the Immigration Court, including asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal for both lawful permanent residents and non-lawful permanent residents, adjustment of status, waivers of grounds of inadmissibility, and NACARA. Ms. Blessinger has also successfully argued motions to terminate removal proceedings before the Immigration Court, affirmative asylum cases before the Asylum Office, and cases before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of State.
Ms. Blessinger is active in a number of professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Federal Bar Association. As a dual citizen of Ireland and the United States, Ms. Blessinger is also an active member of the Irish Network of the District of Columbia. Ms. Blessinger is a member in good standing of the Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, and New Jersey Bar Associations.
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Acquired: 2017
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 2011
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Acquired: 2011
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State: New York
Acquired: 2010
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Acquired: 2008
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7389 Lee Highway., Suite. 320, Falls Church, VA, 22042
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Posted by Miguel | June 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was a detained by immigration this year, while I was legal resident facing deportation. Her and her team worked hard to get my status back to legal. After a 2 month stay at a detention center she got me out and she saved my life. Always will owe her my lif and respect. Anyone that needs a lawy...
Posted by Mark | March 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I happen to come across Eileen when we were just starting to figure out the immigration process. Eileen went out of her way to make sure we understood how the process works and made the whole experience much more relaxed. She was there every step of the way, even kindly reminding us to tr...
Posted by Milagro | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I've never dealt with a lawyer like her! She gave my family peace of mind and security. I don't guarantee she'll give it to everyone but I'm grateful and blessed that she was introduced in our life the time that she was. We will forever be grateful!
Posted by Jesus Vasquez | November 20, 2014
Met Eileen during an snow storm when my father was detained by immigration, she took care of all the issues and my father was release right away. Due to some complications of my fathers case he was detained again for a second time and spend additional time in jail. Eileen was very dedicated and deter...
Posted by Katherine | November 17, 2014
My company recently retained Ms. Blessinger to conduct consultations for our employees. Ms. Blessinger set aside several days to meet with the employees and identified several who qualify for relief. She respected the employees' rights to confidentiality, was punctual, and most importantly communicat...
"Eileen is highly qualified in her field; she served as an immigration law expert for a high-profile general court-martial, and she blew it out of the water. Not only does she know the intricacies of immigration law, she's a highly motivated problem solver, using her resources to finish the job. I'm proud to endorse her."
"I endorse Eileen because I've met very few attorneys as driven, creative, and overall outstanding as her."
"Ms. Blessinger is a fabulous Immigration Attorney. She is caring and compassionate and extremely diligent with her clients. She goes above and beyond when it comes to her clients. She has extensive knowledge of the ins and outs of immigration and is able to assist her clients in navigating through the system. She fights hard for her clients rights and is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her."
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2020
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2017
40 under 40, Irish Echo
2017
Younger Lawyer of the Year, Federal Bar Association
2017
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Virginia, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, District of Columbia, SuperLawyers
2012 - Present
Attorney, Blessinger Legal PLLC
2010 - 2011
Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, D.C. Superior Court
2016 - Present
American Ireland Fund, Washington, DC ChapterMember
2015 - Present
Irish Network of Washington DCMember
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Member
2012 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAdvisory Council Member
Granted Protection under the Convention Against Torture
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
Bond and Custody
2019
Central American Asylum
2019
Practicing Before the Immigration Courts
2018
Nuts and Bolts of Representing Detained Immigrants
2018
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Immigration Case Workshop
2015
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Demystifying Immigration Laws & Concepts for Families and Fact Patterns
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