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Hellina Yirga Hailu
About Hellina
Biography
I am committed to providing my clients with client centered quality legal services. I focus on my client's specific goals and work aggressively to help achieve that goal. I am an aggressive and knowledgeable advocate in the courtroom. I am a former Public Defender, and have a passion for helping client's navigate the criminal justice system and aggressively fight in court. I am also the daughter of Immigrants from Ethiopia. I am a zealous advocate in Immigration matters that my clients come to me with. Each case is unique and requires special attention. I am also well versed in the areas of Family law, landlord tenant, and personal injury cases.
Hailu Legal, PLLC is a general practice law firm licensed to practice law in Maryland and North Carolina. Feel free to give me a call at or to set up a consultation!
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Hailu Legal, PLLC
4924 Windy Hill Dr, Suite A, Raleigh, NC, 27609-4930
Hailu Legal, PLLC
8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
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Hellina Yirga Hailu's Reviews
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Posted by John | January 18, 2020
Bad attitude
She was not knowledgeable. She had bad attitude with a lot of ego. I wasted my time and money. She is a total waste of emotion. There are many lawyers who would treat you with respect and help you in your case. I found one brilliant lawyer who won my case. Do not go to this office unless you want t...
Posted by Abel | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent attorney/adviser
Ms Hellina has completed my immigrant visa case very quickly and genuinely. she is very responsive to every queries raised from a client. I have never seen such kind of dedicated attorney before. Very kind and responsive!!
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2018 | Immigration
Reception, innigration
She has a bad attitude. She was very disrespectful. We paid her the fees but she could not even answer our questions on immigration. It was a bad experience. I found excellent experienced lawyers in Washington dc
Posted by MK | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Excellent Advisor
Ms. Hailu consulted me when I was in the process of developing a rental agreement for my first tenant. She also drafted the actual agreement, specifying areas that needed attention most and advising me on how to best protect my property. I would highly recommend her for her great customer service and...
Posted by Lou | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Client/Defense
Excellent preparation, knowledge of the law and defense skill in the court room makes this attorney standout! My difficult land lord tenant case ended in my favor because of this lawyer.
Hellina Yirga Hailu's Lawyer Endorsements
"Hellina is an excellent attorney. She has experience in several areas of law and provides great customer service. Not only does she care about the case, she cares about her clients. I endorse Hellina Hailu without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hailu is an extraordinary attorney. She has a passion for what she does and cares genuinely about her clients' cause."
Ana Nunez
Immigration lawyer
T. Greg Doucette
Criminal defense lawyer
Ihuoma Igboanugo
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Pro Bono Award, Public Interest Law Organization
2013
Leadership Award, Student Bar Association
2013
Excellence in Community, Ethiopian Community of North Carolina
2004
Excellence in Academics, SEED
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Hailu Legal, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender
2012 - 2013
Judicial Clerk Intern, District Court of the District of Columbia
Associations
2016 - Present
Ethiopian Community OrganizationCommittee Chair
2014 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Public Interest Law OrganizationCo-chair
2011 - 2013
North Carolina Central University School of Law, Student Bar AssociationPresident
Education
2013
North Carolina Central University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Maryland, College Park
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Catholic University Criminal Law Course
Criminal Law Education
2014
Awareness Meeting
Know Your Rights
Languages
English
Amharic
Activity
Legal Answers