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Amha Habtemariam Derres

Amha Habtemariam Derres

4.8
26 reviews
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury

3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700, Arlington, VA

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About Amha

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

Immigration Law practice with special expertise in asylum, family based immigration, adjustment of status, citizenship, appeal before BIA and waivers.

14 years

95%
Personal Injury 5%

Personal injury cases with special focus on auto accidents.

5 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

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

4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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5 stars 24
4 stars 0
3 stars 1
2 stars 0
1 star 1
Practice Areas
Immigration (14) Asylum (10) Contracts & Agreements (1) Lawsuits & Disputes (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (17) Advocacy (11) Practice Area Knowledge (10) Professionalism (10) Recommendation (10) Character & Conduct (8) Trustworthiness (8) General Knowledge (7) Communication Style (6) Compassion (4) Responsiveness (3) Cost of Services (1) Payment Plans (1)

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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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...ergy without limits. I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to make such kind of life changing decision. My family and I are extremely grateful to have been blessed with such a God sent person.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

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 Bar

Member

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

2005

Washington University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2000

University of Asmara

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Languages

Tigringa

Amharic

Spanish

Activity

2

Legal Answers

Legal Answers

Q&A

If my temporary green card expired for 5 years and I filed I-90 before I-751 could i still file I-751 to get green card?

30 May 2023
Q&A

Does my i94 allow me to work for 90 days in the usa without work permit or authorization ?

30 May 2023
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