Hellina Hailu has had a wide variety of legal experience in both corporate, government and private law practices.  Specifically, Ms. Hailu previously worked as a public defender, worked in immigration law, criminal defense and family law. With almost ten years of experience, Hailu Legal, PLLC now exclusively works in Business, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury and D.C. Condominium Conversions.

Attorney Hailu has always been passionate about keeping her clients needs in focus whenever handling a case.  Ms. Hailu’s litigation and trial skills are described as “fearless” “bold” “fierce”.  Ms. Hailu is not afraid of advocating to the greatest extent of the law to gain favorable outcomes on behalf of her clients  Ms. Hailu is well respected among her peers, colleagues and maintains a reputation of integrity in all aspects of her career.  Along with providing legal counsel in English, Ms. Hailu is fluent in Amharic, the native language of Ethiopia.