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
Avvo Review Score
26 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Filmon | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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 Shafi | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer
Excellent ln humble lawyer...he feels the pain what the clients have gone through. Sir understand the case, analyse and put forward his opinions and suggestions. He stands with the truth.
Posted by Mintesinot | August 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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 anonymous | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer
Amha is one of the best person and best lawyer I met. He listens documents your case professionally He believes in real case happens to his clients. He really feels all bad incidents happened to his clients. He professionally guid you through and I can say he is by the book.
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best decision I ever made!
I had a great experience with Amha. He was very efficient, detail oriented and highly professional. He is very knowledgable, great communicator & represents the best interest of his clients. When Amha took my case, I found out that I can have full confidence in him because he gave me his time and en...
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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