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 Mhiret | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Lawyer
Elinor really fought for my case. When the USCIS officer was going to send me away denying me citizenship, Elinor argued with him saying that his decision was unreasonable since I had what I needed to pass. She asked to speak to the manager and get this sorted and she did and I was able to get my cit...
Posted by Azemera goder | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Citizenship application
Thanks for service for working with me I really appreciate it you. You have good service I am very satisfied by your business thanks a lot
Posted by Kidist | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Lawyer
Elinor is an incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and hardworking lawyer with a kind heart. She puts in tremendous effort to complete tasks, regardless of the challenges. Her respectful treatment of everyone is commendable.
Posted by Tirhas hailu | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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My lawyer helps my son's case to get to the right direction and she is very knowledgeable about what we needed most to fix his status in united state.
Posted by Winta Elias | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great experience
Great experience with this law firm. Elinor worked on our case, took the time to pay close attention to the specifics of our case, and worked with us closely until our case being approved. We got her help with an N400. She was always very responsive, and I could tell the work she was doing was high q...
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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