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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
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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 Mesfin | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exceptional Immigration Lawyer - Highly Recommend!
I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Amha. From the very beginning, he was incredibly professional, polite, compassionate, and attentive to every detail of my case. Navigating the immigration process can be incredibly complex and stressful, but Amha made it so muc...
Posted by Yohannes | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Best and polite lawyer
Amha helped me get my asylum approved after been rejected on my first interview. He's professional, polite, understanding, and has excellent knowledge on Asylum processes and procedures. Thanks Amha! Yohannes
Posted by Mengistu | September 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best lawyer
Amha is one of the humble, knowledgeable and best communicator. He know the asylum law very well. He worked on my case and got approved. I highly recommend him for any immigration matters
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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