Atty. Sheila Mahadevan

Atty. Sheila Mahadevan

Sheila Mahadevan is a lawyer practicing immigration law. Sheila received a B.A. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Sheila Mahadevan at a glance

Sheila Mahadevan is a immigration attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2011). Educated at Howard University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.A., 2004). Active member of Virginia State Bar American Immigration Lawyers Association Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Washington, D, C, and South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheila Mahadevan is a lawyer practicing immigration law
  • Sheila received a B.A. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Sheila practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Sheila Mahadevan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheila Mahadevan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Sheila Mahadevan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Sheila Mahadevan focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
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Sheila Mahadevan has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Sheila Mahadevan earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Howard University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
Georgia Institute of Technology
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2011

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