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Acquired: 2017
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State: New York
Acquired: 2011
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3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22201
26 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Unmatched Expertise and Integrity in Practice
I had a very positive experience with Amha. His long-standing expertise means he knows the law and every aspect of the process extremely well, and he applies that knowledge with unparalleled sharp intelligence and honesty. What impressed me most was his ability to quickly understand complex issues an...
Posted by Samuel | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great attorney to hire !!
Amha is an honest, hardworking, knowledgeable and very efficient lawyer. I was very lucky to have him as my lawyer in my immigration proceedings. He has a friendly approach to his clients and with the best of advice. He especially have a great understanding of our country’s situation is well prepared...
Posted by Almaz | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Mrs
Amaha had been explored different options to expedite my case and finally my asylum request was granted. He is very humble person, he has good customer services and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend his services
Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney
TERRIBLE !
We have been with this lawyer for 6 years now. He’s very lazy he doesn’t speak professionally at all! He hardly did anything for my process I’m still waiting. He’s not sharp he doesn’t know how to communicate and tell you information anything he’s asked he’ll say “idk they didn’t tell me anything” he...
I am sorry to read that you felt this way after being with our firm for six years. I remember your case and like we do with all of our pending asylum applications before USCIS, we indeed tried to expedite the case but USCIS didn't approve the expedite request. There is a long backlog of asylum applications and it is common knowledge that there are applications from 2014 and 2015 which are waiting for interviews after more than seven years long wait. We also tried our best to help you with your work authorization application by giving timely advice. We wish you success in all your future endeavors!
Posted by Tedros | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An attorney that i highly recommend to take up your immigration-related case(s)
I am not over-stating when I say I was fortunate enough to have had Mr. Amha Derres handle my immigration case. My asylum case was not accepted first time (mostly due to miscommunication from my part and mistakes from the immigration office) and Mr. Derees advised me appropriately to re-apply. Throug...
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2012 - Present
Managing Member/Attorney, Derres and Associates PLLC
2000 - 2003
Assistant Protection Officer/Legal Advisor, United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unh
2017 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2005
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
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