Tewodros Mengistu

Tewodros Mengistu, Esq., is a highly respected immigration attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and before the EOIR Immigration Courts across the United States. With years of experience representing clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), he provides knowledgeable and compassionate guidance in complex immigration matters. His commitment to understanding each client’s journey allows him to develop effective strategies that deliver meaningful results.

Tewodros earned his Bachelor of Laws from Haramaya University School of Law in Ethiopia, where he also practiced law for over five years. He later continued his legal education in the United States, obtaining his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. He went on to earn a Master of Laws in International Law with Honors, with a Certificate of Emphasis in International Business Law, also from Stetson University College of Law. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in both international and U.S. legal systems.

Tewodros is an active member of The Florida Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the American Bar Association (ABA). His professional journey includes working for an immigration law firm in Tampa, where he gained hands-on experience handling diverse immigration cases. This background helped him develop the ability to address each client’s unique immigration goals with precision and empathy.

Tewodros Mengistu has successfully represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including Marriage and Family-Based Visas, Citizenship and Naturalization, Asylum, and Removal Defense. As an immigrant himself, he understands the challenges his clients face and works tirelessly to secure positive outcomes that transform lives. His deep sense of purpose and integrity continues to guide his practice, earning him the trust and respect of clients from around the world.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Attorney, The Law Office of Tewodros Mengistu, PLLC
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stetson University College of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Haramaya University School of Law
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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