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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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Business & Family Immigration, Removal/Deportation, Citizenship

27 years

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Licenses

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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Radlyn Christine Mendoza's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by DeOnna | January 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best!

About ten years ago, my husband (who is from Mexico) and I had a consultation with Ms. Mendoza regarding what we needed to do to help my husband become a legal resident. At the time, we were too scared to follow through. However, last year, knowing the possibilities of big, no so good changes that ...could come, we decided we really had no choice, and I contacted Ms. Mendoza again. She was the absolute best. She always answered any questions we had honestly, and was very upfront about what we could expect. She worked hard for us, and in the end, got us the outcome we were hoping for, a lot sooner than we ever expected. My husband is now a legal permanent resident of the United States, and will finally be able to "come out of the shadows" and not be afraid anymore. I would highly recommend Attorney Mendoza. You won't find a more caring, hard-working lawyer who is willing to go that extra mile for you. Thank you Ms. Mendoza for all you did for us!

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fiance VISA

Ms. Mendoza and her staff were very helpful in getting our visa process handled in a timely manner. I was in Japan and my fiancé was in Virginia. She handled the long distance process very well. She mapped out the process for us to be reunited in a way we can understand. I recommend her to anybod...y!!!!

Posted by michael | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

immediate confidence!!!

in february, 2015 my wife and i were married. we were both unaware of the complexity of the immigration process. the paper work for the inital filing was overwhelming for me and the urgency and seriousness of things being done correctly and timely was stressful. from the inital meeting with radlyn me...ndoza our stress level was erased and i felt fully confident we were in the best of hands. during the process leading up to our immigration hearing. all communication with radlyn and her staff was prompt courteous and informative. they all gave the most patient attention to our speech and language barriers and made all communication a positive reassuring experience. the results of our immigration hearing were immediate approval! having radlyn by our side gave the greastest of confidence during the meeting with immigration and the whole process. i would recommend her and her firm to anyone! it was a pleasure being her client!

Posted by bill | April 01, 2015 | Immigration

immigration process

decided based on Ms. Mendoza's credentials it was best to have a consultation with her about my wifes immigration procedure. After the consultation I knew Ms Mendoza and her firm would hold us in good care. She is very knowledgeable and knws her work very well. She filed all our documents in a timel...y manner and ms mendoza along with leesa kept us informed throughout. They are genuine people who I trusted, thy do truly care. Thy are the best and I would recommend Ms Mendoza and her firm over any other hands down. Ms Mendoza, ms wicker, and Ms leesa, thank u all for your guidance in helping my wife and I through the green card process and for being there for us every step of the way!!

Posted by Ankita | August 04, 2014

Excellent lawyer and professional staff!

Radlyn is a superb legal professional who takes excellent care of her clients. I was consistently impressed by her work ethic and the level care she handled our case with. She is great at keeping in touch regarding our situation and has always been available to answer queries and concerns. It is alwa...ys a great pleasure to work with Radlyn and her team. I cannot recommend her services more highly.

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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

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

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