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
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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 anonymous | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney!!
I hired Elinor back in 2012 for my immigration case,,,she was helpful in explaining and answering all my questions and concerns that I had that time,,i was really happy with her welcoming services,, she is very friendly and determined to get the job done and sure enough she won my immigration case......
Posted by Teba | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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For the past 8 years Elinor has has consulted me my family and handled some cases for me personally. My cases have all been resolved with results that were suiting to me. I have even referred some friends to her whom all have had possitive results. It doesn't matter where in the world I am when ev...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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In addition to helping me secure my immigration status in the US, Elinor has been instrumental in giving me up to date and reliable advice for many of my immigration law questions. I would definitely recommend and hire her again.
Posted by Hany | July 03, 2015 | Immigration
Gets the job done
Elinor helped me obtain my green card in 2013. My case a little complicated but since she is very knowledgeable in her field and trustworthy she was able to get the job done in a timely manner. Everything was explained to me as we went along and when I was called for an interview she was there by my ...
Posted by Maya | June 18, 2015 | Immigration
Immigration Lawyer
Amazing customer service, Ms. Tesfamariam is empathetic/sympathetic and a great listener. She helped in several of my immigration cases. Ms. Tesfamariam processed my Father's Green Card and also his Citizenship. Ms. Tesfamariam showed respect, patience and professionalism with his paperwork and pro...
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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