Abby W. Bekele

Abby W. Bekele

also known as Law Office of Abby Bekele

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Divorce & Separation

401 W A Street, Ste 1100, San Diego, CA

About Abby

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Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-295 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

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Law office of Abby Bekele

401 W A Street, Ste 1100, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Abby W. Bekele's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bineyam | December 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization application.

Abby has been amazing Attorney on handling and counseling my naturalization case. Her direct advises were super helpful on how to fillout the form, apply, conduct my self for interview and reply and all..were top notch. I highly recommend her expertise for anyone applying for any immigration cases.

Posted by Meron | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Great Divorce Lawyer

I found Abby in the worst time of my life. My ex-husband surprised me with divorce papers after he took all the money out of our bank accounts. I was so angry and lost when a good friend of mine suggested to contact Attorney Abby Bekele. Right after my consultation with Abby, I felt confident knowing... that I have rights and I can fight back. She explained to me the complexities of California divorce process and laws in simple terms. Thankfully, my friend was willing to give me a loan to pay the initial retainer. Fast forward, the best money that I spent was the money I paid for my attorney Abby, who got me back half of the money that my ex-husband took, half of his retirement, he took all the debts that he has been collecting without my knowledge, and paid part of my attorney’s fees. Now he is also paying me alimony. I am very impressed by her professionalism, kindness and hard work and would recommend hiring her if you are going through a divorce.

Posted by Noah | March 30, 2022 | Immigration

Very knowledgeable immigration lawyer

I contacted Abby asking for consultation regarding an immigration issue I was facing for family member. The situation we encountered was very complex and stressful at the time for me with multiple options and with no obvious known outcome. Abby heard my concerns regarding what steps I should take ,... regarding the letter we received from USCIS , and she got back to me with very knowledgeable advice based on her years of experience and her expertise on the matter. Needless to say the outcome was in my favor and am glad I contacted Abby. She is a very knowledgeable , very honest and very articulate immigration attorney. I have to mention that her price was very affordable and reasonable. I would recommend Abby to anyone who needs service in the matters of immigration.

Posted by Jason | December 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Skilled, Knowledgeable and Understanding

Abby was a great asset during my dissolution efforts. She proved to be very knowledgeable, and was willing to answer my questions in a straight forward and clear style. There seems to be an interesting trend among attorneys in which they find it necessary to flip some sort of "psychological switch"..., and become faceless, emotionless, money driven legal robots. Abby, fortunately, does not suffer from this ego driven facade. Instead, Abby obtains results by relying on her knowledge of the law, and her ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Abby for family law matters, and am thankful to have had her assistance throughout my case.

Posted by Daniel | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Well done

Abby did a great job! She guided us through many different difficult twists and turns throughout the green card application process for my mom. She is kind, polite, and easy to talk with and I recommend her with 100% confidence!!!

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Shakespear Feyissa

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. Abby is a very organized and incredibly talented lawyer. Anyone lucky enough to hire her will be undoubtedly receives the best legal representation."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

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"Abby is an exceptional attorney that has shown a mastery of a diverse of important range of legal fields. Clients are well-served by her impressive knowledge and great instincts. I endorse this lawyer."

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Serawit Abebe

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

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"Abby has always been a hardworking, vision driven, and a compassionate person. I admire her commitment to justice. I endorse her with abundant proud and confidence."

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Marina Melman

Child custody lawyer | Aug 04

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"Abby is an exceptional attorney who provides clear, accurate, and informative advice on the Q&A section on Avvo. She has proven to be a great member of the Avvo legal community and I endorse her fully."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Office of Abby Bekele

2013 - 2013

Summer Associate, Casa Cornelia Law Center

2007 - 2008

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, United Nations

2003 - 2004

Assistant Judge, Federal High Court of Ethiopia

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

San Diego Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

N-336 Request for Hearing

The naturalization denial was reversed.

Green Card

Got green card.

Divorce

Marital Settlement Agreement

Child Custody and Visitation

Gor shared custody of the childeren.

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Education

2014

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2005

Antwerp University Gender Inequality in Government Decision Making Bodies in Ethiopia: Overview, Challenges, Current Policy and Reforms

Languages

English

Amharic

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