Elinor K. Tesfamariam is a managing member and immigration attorney at Plenpovo Law, PLLC. Ms. 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. Ms. Tesfamariam is particularly knowledgeable about detention processes and has successfully negotiated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on behalf of many clients.

Prior to establishing Plenpovo Law, Ms. Tesfamariam was the co-founder and Managing Member of Immigration and Human Rights Law Group, where she built a strong foundation in advocating for individuals navigating complex legal processes concerning immigration and human rights issues

Passionate about ensuring justice for all, Ms. Tesfamariam has vigorously developed areas of expertise and taken action regarding key human rights issues such as: female genital mutilation (FGM or FGC), genocide, and immigrant's rights. Ms. Tesfamariam has provided “Know Your Rights” seminars for immigrants, assisted in the creation of a human rights curriculum for the transitional Somali government, assisted a US death penalty appeal case, and contributed to the development of fair anti-drug enforcement laws and sentencing guidelines with her valuable expertise and dedication.

Ms. Tesfamariam, originally from Eritrea, East Africa, brings a wealth of firsthand experience regarding living conditions in Africa. In addition, she intimately understands the challenges that immigrants face when establishing new lives in the United States.

Ms. Tesfamariam earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law. Additionally, she holds a bachelor's degree in Law and Diversity from Western Washington University. A member of the Washington State Bar Association, Ms. Tesfamariam is dedicated to her legal practice and serving her community.