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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83 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Haimanot | September 01, 2022 | Immigration
Great lawyer
Helped me through the whole process of becoming a citizen. Did everything she could to help me answered all my questions with inthusiazim over great person and an excellent lawyers.
Posted by Nokubonga | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Asylum application approved
Before I moved to the states I did not know what normal life and safety meant for me. I had been tortured and persecuted in my country due to my affiliation to a social group. the amount of hate and violence led me to seek refuge and I acquired a one year visa to the states. I later heard of Attorney...
Posted by Ricky | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Service Received from Ms Elinor Tesfamariam
Preparation. Upon my initial consultation with her, she explained to me the way the whole asylum process works. She asked me for my story, and guided me on what to expect on the day of going for the actual asylum interview with the immigration officer. She was extremely thorough and knowledgeabl...
Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigrant Visa process
Hired her for Immigrant visa process of a family member. Initially, she was nice but within few months she gave me hard time by not replying to my text/calls and got very confrontational and super aggressive with me when I addressed the issue. I still have more about $150 refundable money from the NV...
Posted by GIFT | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Ellinor is a dedicated and experienced attorney,very passionate and attentive to detail.She was excellent in the administration of my asylum case and everything went on smoothly.I am extremely overjoyed I have been granted asylum in the United States.Thank you Ellinor,your PA is a star too!!
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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