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Fekadu Asmamaw Shibeshi
About Fekadu
Biography
Fekadu Shibeshi is a seasoned attorney with 9+ years of experience in immigration and personal injury law. Licensed in Washington State and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, he has a proven track record of successfully representing clients across the United States. Mr. Shibeshi gained extensive experience in variety of fields by working for governmental and non-governmental institutions in the U.S. and abroad. Prior to opening his law practice, Mr. Shibeshi taught law at Universities in Ethiopia and worked with several law firms in Seattle, WA, as an associate.
Mr. Shibeshi is passionate about Immigration Law and Personal Injury Law practices. He helped number of immigrants from all walks of life with a variety of immigration needs from filing asylum applications and deportation defense to obtaining permanent residence status (Green Card) and naturalization. Mr. Shibeshi also represents clients from soft tissue to catastrophic injury cases in which his clients were awarded millions of dollars in compensation.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Shibeshi is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Associates for Justice, and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Mr. Shibeshi also served as a Commissioner at Seattle Human Rights Commission, and he is currently a board member at the Ethiopian Community in Seattle (ECS). Mr. Shibeshi is also a nominee for the Seattle Time’s 2025 Best in the Northwest People’s Choice Award. The results will be announced in the coming September.
Areas of Practice:
· Immigration Law
· Personal Injury
Bar Admissions:
· Washington State
. U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
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Location
Fekadu Shibeshi Law Firm
100 West Harrison Street, South Tower, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98119
Boyle Martin Thoeny, PLLC
100 W Harrison Street, Ste S300, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Fekadu Asmamaw Shibeshi's Reviews
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Posted by Eyerusalem | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Lawyer !
Fekadu was the best lawyer I could have ever asked for ! I moved from another state with complicated immigration case on my hand. Fekadu did all the job, all I had to do was provide what he was asking. It’s rare to find hassle free lawyer this days and Fekadu is not one of them. If you feel helpless,...
Posted by meklit haile | November 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent
I hired him for immigration purposes, he's very hard working, and his responses are very fast. My case is over now and i'm happy that I hired him I highly recommend him.
Posted by Tesfaye | May 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fekadu helped me in my Asylum case
Fekadu is a young and result oriented attorney in the Seattle area. He handled my Asylum case, I am glad for his passionate, knowledgeable, and effective representation. Without his assistance things would have gone wrong. Compared to his superb handling of my case, his fee are reasonable. I recommen...
Posted by Tadesse | April 1, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thank you so much!!!!!!
My case asylum , I was apply 2013 almost 3 years no interview . I contacted My lawyer FEKADU ASMAMAW he Is vary skilled in this work he arrange all my documents immediately with in one month i got a appointment for my interview i am vary thankful fekadu is a grate guy thank you again , now I'm wait...
Posted by Beza | March 10, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Immigration
Mr. Shibeshi is by far the best attorney in town! He works diligently on his immigration cases. He works with one client at a time. He is a deep thinker, who examines cases from different angles before rendering professional advice. I would definitely go back to him!
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"I met Mr. Shibeshi when I was representing a client on a pro bono matter. I was immediately impressed by his professionalism and by his integrity. Mr. Shibeshi is a smart, thoughtful, kind person. I have every confidence in him as an attorney. He is a hard worker who cares deeply about his clients. I am happy to endorse Mr. Shibeshi."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Fekadu Shibeshi. He is an extremely bright attorney with knowledge and insight beyond his years. He is passionate about the law and is a very dedicated attorney for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Merit-Based Scholarship, University of Washington
2011
President's Gold Medal, Haramaya University
2010
Finalist at International Negotiation Competition, University of Copenhagen
2009
Best Orator, Action Professionals Association for People
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Of Counsel, Boyle Martin Thoeny
2015 - Present
Owner, Fekadu Shibeshi, Attorney at Law, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Perkins Coie LLP
2013 - 2015
Paralegal, Law Office of Paul Walchenbach
2011 - 2012
Lecturer, Haramaya University
Associations
2016 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2025
Ethiopian Community in SeattleBoard Member
2016 - 2018
Seattle Human Rights CommissionCommissioner
Sample of Legal Cases
Personal Injury
Outstanding Award
Education
2013
University of Washington School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2011
Haramaya University
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2025
The Road to Healing
Amplify Youth Voices: Safety, Inclusion, Change
2025
Television Appearance
Immigration Law Updates with Fekadu Shibeshi
2025
Live Discussion
Immigration Q&A with Fekadu Shibeshi
2025
Empower the Community Weekend
Immigration 2025: Know Your Right, Stay Informed & Protected
2025
Community Conversation
Change in Immigration Law & Policy under the new Trump Administration
2020
Virtual Conference
Unemployment and Immigration law during Pandemic
2020
Virtual Conference
COVID-19 and Immigration Law
2020
Live Conference
Hate Speach and Usage of Social Media
2017
One America
Immigration Law Under the Trump Administration
Publications
2010
Copenhagen Competition 2010 on Access to Medicine, Draft Protocol on International Trade in Pharmaceuticals”, pg. 298-319 (Djof Publishing, Copenhagen, Oct. 2010)
Draft Protocol on International Trade in Pharmaceuticals
Languages
Amharic
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I include stepchild on my citizenship application?
04 Mar 2016
Q&A
N 400 Three-Month Residency Requirement (in State or Service District)
01 Mar 2016