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
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Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Immigration case
Elinor is a compassionate and dedicated attorney. She stayed on the phone with me until 11:00 p.m. to ensure my declaration was as accurate and complete as I wanted it to be. She truly embodies the ideal Habesha lawyer—combining a deep understanding of our community with the professionalism and dilig...
Posted by Danait Mebrahtu | October 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great attorney
Elinor K Tesfamariam was a beacon of hope to my father at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed impossible. Not only was she able to defend us but I know she works with so many people in my area where she helped them & were very much satisfied...
Posted by Carlos | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Elinor is With You Every Step of the Way.
From the consultation phase Elinor was very clear about how she would work with us and what we could expect and how much it would all cost. She or her team was always available and they were very responsive. She was in regular contact with updates throughout the case and I never felt like mine was ju...
Posted by Kudzai | January 06, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Consultation
Elinor has great interpersonal skills and she is aware of all the steps needed in delivering a quality experience whilst working on a case. My case was approved and I have her to thank for it.
Posted by Lidia | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very helpful
Elinor was my lawyer for a case from 2013 to 2015. She did really well with my case and she really prepared me how to do interview. Since I have never had any case that needs lawyer in my life, I was not sure how the process goes. But she clearly explained everything and answered my million question ...
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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