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Radlyn Christine Mendoza
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Biography
As an immigration attorney, I have seen true despair in my clients' faces, and to be able to fix that and make the pain and worry go away with a positive outcome is an unbelievable feeling. Only my three children can top that feeling!
I am the daughter of Filipino immigrants, and I grew up alongside my parents working in our ethnic grocery store, 12 hours a day, when I wasn't in school. It's no wonder I'm an immigration attorney today. All of our grocery store customers were immigrants, and I witnessed first-hand their struggles. All I ever wanted to do since I was 8-years old was to be a lawyer to help my parents and to help the people around me. I didn't know then that meant one day being an immigration lawyer, but I am so fortunate to be in one of the most rewarding areas of the legal profession.
I started my law firm with my husband, John Gardner, over 15 years ago, and when you become a client, you also become part of our family at Gardner & Mendoza.
We look forward to meeting you and serving you.
-Radlyn Mendoza
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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27 years
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Licensed in Virginia for 27 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Gardner & Mendoza, PC
909 First Colonial Rd., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454
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Radlyn Christine Mendoza's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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A K1 visa & AOS made easy and straightforward!
I'm not sure there's such a thing as a simple case when it comes to immigration law, but Gardener & Mendoza certainly made our K1 visa a straight forward one. When we decided to get married we knew it would require an immigration attorney to help us navigate the ever-changing laws, procedures, and pa...
Posted by Shea A | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Makes America Great Again!!!
Radlyn Mendoza and team walked us through the process of adjusting status and made the entire experience super easy. Working & communicating with them always lifted burdens of concerns off our shoulders and they prepped us extremely well for everything. We can’t recommend them highly enough and know...
Radlyn Mendoza
Replied last November 8, 2019Thank you for the kind words, Mr. Alvarez! Our #1 job is to take the worry and burden off of your shoulders and to get you the desired result, of course :) Good luck with all of your endeavors. I want a signed copy of the book when it gets published, please.
Posted by Ron | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Immigration help
Nearly 7 years ago, I met the love of my life while on a humanitarian medical mission in the Philippines. When we decided we wanted to get married, we discovered the legal process to be long and complex. Enter the second love of my life :) ...Radlyn Mendoza. From our very first encounter, Radly...
Posted by Bryan | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Bryan Stuhr
Radlyn was very knowledgeable and very professional. She knew every option we could take to get my wife's green card, and made excellent recommendations. Her Attorney Kiley Sanders was a huge help as well. We are very satisfied with the services provided and would definitely recommend Radlyn and her ...
Posted by Allison | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Service
Mrs.Mendoza and her team are the best!! Now I am on my way to becoming a citizen! Forever Thankful!!
Radlyn Christine Mendoza's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known and worked with Radlyn for years. She is knowledgeable, reliable, creative and dogged in her pursuit of a positive outcome for her client. She cares on a personal and professional level, setting her apart from her peers."
"I endorse Ms. Mendoza. She was gracious enough to speak at several CLEs held on behalf of the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Immigrant Outreach Committee when I chaired it. I refer all immigration clients to her because I know they will be in excellent hands."
"Radlyn is smart, caring, and creative. Definitely someone you want on your side if you are dealing with an immigration issue!"
"Radlyn is thoughtful, prepared, and thorough. She's an aggressive advocate for the immigrant community in Virginia, and provides comprehensive legal services for whatever issues arise. I highly recommend Radlyn."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable."
"Radlyn is well-versed in Immigration law. She and her firm go beyond just knowledge of the law - they really dive deep into their clients' needs. I highly recommend Radlyn for any immigration issues."
"Radlyn is one of the premier immigration lawyers in this area. Both she and her staff go above and beyond in assisting their clients through a stressful time. Radlyn has been sought out by the media due to her expertise in Immigration law. If you are dealing with Immigration issues, this is the lawyer you need to contact."
"Radlyn is a very skilled and experienced immigration attorney. I give her my highest endorsement."
"I consider Radlyn the preminent immigration attorney in our region. I give her my highest endorsement, and confidently refer clients to her knowing their cases will be handled skillfully and professionally."
"Radlyn is a very experienced, knowledgeable and highly regarded attorney in the area of immigration law. She connects with her clients on a very personal level, as she truly cares about her clients and the outcomes of their cases. Radlyn has done an outstanding job in many complex immigration matters, and it is my honor and pleasure to be working with her and to be learning from her."
"Radlyn is a great person, and a competent and attentive attorney. I have received nothing but positive feedback from anyone I have ever referred to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have collaborated with Radlyn on immigration cases for many years. She is extremely bright and very honest in her dealings with clients. She has been active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is widely respected among her colleagues. I know that she has a very good reputation at the USCIS office in Norfolk."
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Experience
Honors
2017
BEST LAW FIRM, The Virginian-Pilot
2017
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
N/A
Legal Elite Immigration Law, Virginia Business Magazine
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Partner, Gardner & Mendoza, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Speaker coordinator
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter)Norfolk USCIS Brown Bag co-chair
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)Norfolk United States & Immigration Services Liaison co-chair
1999 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)USCIS Liaison
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNorfolk USCIS Liaison
Sample of Legal Cases
Same-sex marriage Green Card (Adjustment of Status)
Lawful Permanent Resident status granted
Education
1998
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Old Dominion Bar Association 75th Anniversary Conference
Immigration Reform Issues
2015
BB&T Multicultural Event
Deferred Action (DACA/DAPA)
2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association Bangkok Chapter Annual Conference
DEALING WITH THE PENALTIES: EXPECTING AND WAIVING INADMISSIBILITY DETERMINATIONS
2014
Unit Meeting, League of Women Voters
Immigration Reform
2014
Old Dominion University Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote
Hispanic Heritage Month Colloquium: Hispanos/Latinos en Hampton Roads
2014
Hispanics In Hampton Roads Open Forum
Impact of Immigration on Hispanics in Hampton Roads
N/A
Williamsburg Economic Development Authority Business Roundtable Luncheon
EB5 Overview
N/A
Virginia Beach Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
N/A
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Immigration Law
N/A
National Public Radio Hearsay Program with Cathy Lewis
Immigration
N/A
National Public Radio Cathy Lewis Show
Immigration
N/A
Local speaker prior to Jeb Busch simulcast interview in NY
Immigration Reform - Impact on Hampton Roads
N/A
Liberty Tax Professional Webinar Series
The Fundaments of Immigration and Taxation
N/A
League of Women Voters, Annual Meeting
Immigration In America
N/A
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
N/A
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
Marriage-based "Green Card"
Publications
N/A
American Immigration Lawyers Association Immigration Handbook
Love & Marriage: Marriage-Based Immigration
N/A
Hampton Roads Mix Magazine
Immigrants, The New Americans
Languages
English
Spanish
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
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