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Lisa A. Tehlirian
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Biography
Lisa Tehlirian graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in General Studies with concentrations in biological anthropology and psychology. Ms. Tehlirian continued her studies and received her Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in Detroit, Michigan.
Following her legal studies, Ms. Tehlirian was accepted into the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General's Honors Program where she worked as the Judicial Law Clerk/Attorney Advisor for the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), U.S. Immigration Court in Detroit, Michigan. In this capacity, she researched novel immigration issues and drafted legal memoranda and judicial opinions for the Immigration Judges.
From October 2005 to July 2009, Ms. Tehlirian was employed as an Associate Attorney with KRA Immigration Law, where she handled family and employment-based immigration matters.
In July 2009, Ms. Tehlirian joined Ellis Porter, PLC, where she specializes in family-based immigration law, inadmissibility and removability issues, and employment-based immigration law.
Ms. Tehlirian is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), State Bar of Michigan, Armenian American Bar Association, and Women's Lawyers Association of Michigan.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
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21 years
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Licensed in Michigan for 21 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Lisa Tehlirian, PLLC, of counsel, Ellis Porter, PLC
755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1100, Troy, MI, 48084
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Lisa A. Tehlirian's Reviews
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Posted by German | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Exceptional Attorney
I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding support and professionalism I received from Lisa Tehlirian during my naturalization process. From the very beginning, she made everything clear, easy to understand, and guided me step by step with patience and care. Lisa was always responsive, knowledgeabl...
Posted by Kevin | August 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Great support and professionalism
Lisa and her team are excellent lawyers. The follow-up is amazing, and the attention to detail is great. I completely recommend their services
Posted by Md Nahid Ferdous | August 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Recommended
I recommend Lisa and her team. They assisted me with my adjustment of status application, and I am satisfied with the service. I especially appreciated how Lisa and Brenda organized everything neatly and approached the process with confidence. While I had hoped for slightly quicker preparation an...
Posted by Suphawan | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing job
Lisa and brenda made this process go through smooth for us.they kept everything organized extremely well. Very quick to helping us a long the way.we definitely recommend this firm to anyone go through this process
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Lisa
The best. Lisa has taken care of me from the start and has been phenomenal. Very grateful for Lisa and her team.
Lisa A. Tehlirian's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lisa is a fantastic immigration attorney will versed in multiple areas of the law but in particular family-based issues. I refer all my family-based clients to her as a result of her knowledge of the subject."
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"It is without hesitation that I endorse Attorney Lisa Tehlirian. She is hardworking, meticulous, and most importantly dedicated to immigration law. When conflicts have arisen in my schedule, Lisa is my #1 go-to attorney to cover my cases, as I have no doubt whatsoever that my client will be getting the best representation in my absence."
"Lisa is a highly skilled immigration attorney who is passionate about her clients. I highly endorse her."
"I strongly endorse Attorney Lisa Tehlirian. She is an extremely diligent, competent, and aggressive attorney. She always has her clients' best interests in mind, and consistently gives them honest assessments of their cases. If you have a difficult immigration issue, you should contact Attorney Tehlirian."
"Lisa is very experienced in the area of complex family-based immigration matters. My own area of practice focuses mainly on employment-based immigration, so I have consulted with Lisa on complex family immigration matters and have referred several cases to her. She is very knowledgeable in her field and I recommend her without hesitation."
"I endorse Lisa - she has a powerful command of immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse my colleague, attorney Tehlirian. She is very professional and competent in immigration law matters, and can be relied on for successful representation."
"Lisa Tehelirian and I have worked together on several immigration matters. I have always found Lisa to be a highly competent and skilled immigration attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone seeking assistance in the area of immigration."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa proved to be a professional that services her clients needs and keeps a great line of communication. I would refer all my immigration-related issues to Lisa."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Lisa is my go to immigration attorney. I know that whenever I need help with an immigration issue, she will have the answer and will never hesitate to help."
"Lisa is an outstanding Immigration Attorney, with her undeniable strengths being family-based immigration law and removability/inadmissibility issues. Beyond that, she is a warm and thoughtful individual, which carries into her practice."
"When a client of mine has an immigration issue, Lisa gets the call. Her thorough knowledge of the topic and professional manner are second to none. I am very comfortable referring my clients to such a well versed attorney."
"Lisa has the knowledge and experience that anyone would need when dealing with any issues related to immigration law. Although I practice in the criminal arena, she has assisted me with immigration issues relating to some of my clients cases in the past. She has an excellent understanding of the law and is always extremely helpful in explaining and resolving issues."
"Lisa has a passion for Immigration Law. Her knowledge and expertise in the field are second to none and her rates are very reasonable. If you know anyone who has an immigration issue, I highly recommend you call Lisa. She has helped many of my clients who have immigration needs."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2002
Book Award (Highest GPA): Immigration Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Ellis Porter, PLC
2005 - 2009
Associate, Kennedy Riordan & Associates, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Judicial Law Clerk/Attorney Advisor, United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Hyman Lippitt, P.C
2002 - 2003
Legal Intern, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
Armenian American Bar Association - MichiganBoard Member
2009 - Present
Women's Bar Association, Oakland CountyMember
2009 - Present
Inforum, Professional Women's AllianceMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter)Member
2004 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Education
2004
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of New South Wales
Study Abroad
Speaking Engagements
2013
MOSPA Spring Conference
Serving the Undocumented Student: A Legal Perspective
2010
Immigration Conference: Jalalabad Society
Immigration Panel
2009
UACO Business Workshop
Immigration Guest Speaker
2009
ACCC Member Meeting
Immigration Panel
Publications
2012
MI Immigration News
Contributor
Languages
English
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