Elinor K Tesfamariam
About Elinor
Biography
Elinor Tesfamariam is a managing member and immigration attorney at Plenpovo Law. Mrs. Tesfamariam has well-rounded experience in all forms of immigration law, particularly family petitions adjustments of status; asylum; Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, detention and employment-based visas. Mrs. Tesfamariam is particularly knowledgeable about detention processes and has a successfully negotiated with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on behalf of many clients
Prior to establishing Plenpovo Law, Mrs. Tesfamariam was the co-founder and Managing Member of Immigration and Human Rights Law Group, where she successfully managed many employment-based visa cases, family visas, and detention cases.
Passionate about ensuring justice for all, Mrs. Tesfamariam has vigorously developed an expertise in immigration and human rights issues. Actions taken by Mrs. Tesfamariam regarding, key human rights and immigration issues include: holding “Know Your Rights” seminars, holding seminars on female genital mutilation (or cutting) (FGM or FGC), offering educational sessions on the Rwandan genocide, assisting in the creation of fair anti-drug enforcement laws and sentencing guidelines.
Mrs. Tesfamariam is originally from Eritrea, East Africa. She immigrated from Africa to the United States at the age of 13 years old. Mrs. Tesfamariam has experienced the difficult living conditions in Africa first-hand, and is also familiar with the struggles and triumphs faced by an immigrant in the United States.
Mrs. Tesfamariam earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law. She also holds a bachelor degree in Law and Diversity from Western Washington University. She is a member the Washington State Bar Association.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
20 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Elinor K Tesfamariam
4601 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 1200, Arlington, VA, 22203
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Elinor K Tesfamariam's Reviews
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Posted by Habtoum Tuku | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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My attorney was very helpful and guided me through every step of the citizenship process.
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2025
Don’t waste your money
I had a very disappointing experience with Elinor tesfamariam .Despite numerous attempts to reach her regarding my case, she rarely answered my calls or responded in a timely manner. Communication is crucial in legal matters, and the lack of responsiveness made the process incredibly frustrating. ...
Elinor Tesfamariam
Replied last February 07, 2025Dear anonymous poster, Our office ensures that all calls are monitored by our staff, so if I am unavailable, my team will promptly answer or return your call. If there are any concerns regarding fees, we are always open to discussing them with our clients. However, the situation you described does not reflect any incident that has occurred in our office. All fee agreements are thoroughly explained before signing, and we provide a detailed memo outlining the breakdown of payments. Any additional charges are explicitly listed in our agreement, and we have always maintained transparency in our billing practices. If you are a current or former client with a genuine concern, please feel free to contact our office or reach me directly on my cell phone. We are happy to address any questions or clarify any issues.
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Highly Skilled and Compassionate Attorney
She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and supportive throughout the process. Her attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal matters gave me confidence from the start. She kept me informed at every step, explained everything clearly, and worked tirelessly to achieve the best o...
Posted by Mhret | December 09, 2024
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Very good service,helped me through the whole process, and was very helpful every step of the way, Thank you so much for helping me.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best
She is the best lawyer and I will recommend her to anyone who wants a good lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 40 Under 40, Leadership Center
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Plenpovo Law, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Immigration Attorney & Managing Member, Immigration & Human Rights Law Group
Associations
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
National Black Law StudentsJob Fair Coordinator
2004 - 2005
National Black Law StudentsSub Regional Director
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Individual Athletes and Their Woes
2018
African Refugees in Israel
2017
Know Your Rights
2017
Know Your Rights
2008
Know Your Rights
2007
Know Your Rights
Publications
2017
2015
2008
Languages
Amharic
Tigringa
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I use the I-797C form for renew driver licenses sir ?
18 Sep 2019
IS IT POSSIBLE THE IMMIGRATION TO MAKE MISTAKE ON YOUR ASYLUM CASE?
19 Sep 2019
Would charges dismissed and alternative sentencing affect my naturalization application?
04 Sep 2017