Amha Habtemariam Derres
About Amha
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
14 years
5 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Derres & Associates, PLLC
3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Amha Habtemariam Derres's Reviews
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26 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Won my court case
I was ordered to be removed and Mr. Amha reopened my case in Arlington Court and won my case last week after many years of delay. If you need any immigration help, hire Mr. Amha. I couldn't be happier. Thank you Mr. Amha
Posted by Filmon | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
I got my asylum papers.
He is very helpful and knows the asylum process very well. He kind and always willing to help. His communication with his clients is perfect.
Posted by Mintesinot | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Excellent Lawyer
He knows the ins and outs of the Asylum process. He is very genuine and guides you through the whole process. He will make sure that you are prepared enough to face your asylum interview with confidence.
Posted by Adam | December 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Lawyer!!!
When I needed a lawyer for my affirmative asylum case, Amha was my first choice because he successfully handled the asylum cases of my brothers years ago and they both highly recommended him. I found Amha to be friendly, professional and diligent. He always made me feel like a priority client and he...
Amha Derres
Replied last August 08, 2022Thank you Adam for hiring our firm to help you with your immigration needs. We are happy that you succeeded and we will look forward to serving you in the future. Best wishes on all your endeavors.
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Brilliant Immigration attorney
Attorney Amha has been brilliant with me through the whole immigration journey from asylum process, green card and citizenship. His knowledge of immigration Law is impressive. All my cases were meticulously well prepared. I believe this is down to his commitment and effort he puts to his cases. If yo...
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Member/Attorney, Derres and Associates PLLC
2000 - 2003
Assistant Protection Officer/Legal Advisor, United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unh
Associations
2017 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2005
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Languages
Tigringa
Amharic
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers