Radlyn Christine Mendoza

Radlyn Christine Mendoza

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

909 First Colonial Rd., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA

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Immigration 100%

Business & Family Immigration, Removal/Deportation, Citizenship

27 years

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Licensed in Virginia for 27 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1998

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Gardner & Mendoza, PC

909 First Colonial Rd., Suite 100, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454

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29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Thomas and Cheong W. | January 12, 2015 | Immigration

I Highly Recommend Radlyn Mendoza, An Excellent Immigration Lawyer

My wife and I were very worried about my wife's immigration and legal status. We were quite impressed with Attorney Mendoza during our initial consultation. She proved to be a smart, knowledgeable, and very capable immigration attorney. She and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all of our... requests. Kudos to her and staff, especially Leesa, for successfully handling our case. Thanks for a job well done.

Posted by Joe | January 07, 2015 | Immigration

Immigration

Excellent immigration services and feedback from an extremely knowledgeable attorney in her field. Was very aware of current changes especially when it came to military immigration concerns for my spouse. Highly recommend the services of Attorney Radlyn Mendoza if your looking for assistance with U...SCIS.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2013 | Immigration

I would not recommend them!

I have had worked with them in past. Here is my experience. My company hired them for my H1B visa and later for PERM green card. First of all I would say that they are not aware of most recent developments which happens. When my H1B petition got approved. I needed to travel to my home country for ...visa stamping and for that I asked them for documents related to stamping and since they were not aware about the recent happenings they didn't know all the required documents and as a result I was given 221(G ) during visa stamp and then I had to wait around 3 months to get visa stamping done. This was that big issue and again my company again decided to work with them for my Employment based Green Card which they handled very poorly. There are multiple steps in filing the green card and very step is to file Prevailing Wage determination step to state in which they recommend less salary for my job and as a result my Prevailing wage determination was not get approved as per state law and We had to file PWD again in which I lost around 3 months. Now the next step is to file PERM with DOL which they file after around 6 months and after 3-4 months DOL denied my PERM application due to lawyer's mistake because they didn't know the rules and then again they insisted that its certifying officer's mistake and recommended to file reconsideration with Certifying Officer. We again waited 3 - 4 months for reconsideration result and when we contacted DOL regarding reconsideration they told that our application has been transafered to BALCA because CO didn't change his/her decision. At this time, We were very frustrated and my H1b was going to expire in next 6 months - 1 year and then they recommended us to file another PERM from scratch. At this time we decided to not to work with anymore. Due to attorney's mistakes I have lost more than 2 years (most valuable ) of my career and if you don't want this to happen to you, please choose your attorney carefully.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2012 | Immigration

Exellent lawyer, knowledgeable and professional crew!!!!!

I have worked with Ms. Mendoza on my immigration matters and recommend her to others. First i got my U visa, then she has helped me out to get green card though the marriage. I have been very impressed by her office team work. i used to call or mail them any time and Ms. Mendoza or her paralegal Le...esa Sherman-Hochmuth has responded promptly to all my questions. i have moved to New York after getting U visa, but that great experience I had with Ms. Mendoza didn't make me looking for attorney in NY.I was sure that the best idea to open the other case with her, even she was so far away. it was so nice of her, when she gave me discount because they were already working with me before. Ms. Mendoza was doing her best to prepare the case and us ( my husband and me) for the interview. She was very knowledgeable, honest, patient, dedicated and dependable. now I got my visa, but when i have any questions she will always help me out with right advice. I am so thankful to Ms. Mendoza for her kind consideration in always being available to answer all my questions and offer suggestions, also in handling my case in a very smart, capable and extremely proficient manner. It was pleasure working with u guys!!

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Radlyn Christine Mendoza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joy Haynes

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jamilah Le Cruise

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brian Gillette

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Radlyn is smart, caring, and creative. Definitely someone you want on your side if you are dealing with an immigration issue!"

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Katherine Wilcox Carter

Immigration lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Wayne Holcomb

Immigration lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable."

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Kellam Parks

Immigration lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Edrie Pfeiffer

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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William O'Mara

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Radlyn is a very skilled and experienced immigration attorney. I give her my highest endorsement."

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Jim Hurley

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Olga Antle

Immigration lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Gregory Montero

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jim Haynes

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Norfolk USCIS Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

Same-sex marriage Green Card (Adjustment of Status)

Lawful Permanent Resident status granted

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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

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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

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