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Michael Mendez
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Michael Mendez, is a partner at the immigration law firm of Colombo & Hurd, PL., where he leads the firm’s deportation defense practice in cases involving Requests for Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Cancellation of Removal and Waivers of Grounds of Removability. Since Mr. Mendez worked for the Public Defender’s Office of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he obtained valuable skills with regard to criminal defense law, Mr. Mendez specifically has an abundant amount of experience concerning immigration cases involving criminal matters. Throughout his years of practice, Mr. Mendez has had the privilege to successfully litigate deportation cases throughout the state of Florida and the United States. He has notably won deportation cases before all currently presiding Immigration Judges in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Mendez believes that in life sometimes we make bad choices; however, we all deserve a second chance no matter where we come from. Such is the case of one of Mr. Mendez’s clients who had a 20 year old drug conviction, which made him deportable. Other attorneys had told his client he did not have a winnable case; however, Mr. Mendez carefully reviewed the case and found a way to avoid his deportation.
Mr. Mendez is equally qualified to represent clients in appeals and other immigration matters such as family based petitions, fiancé visas, naturalizations, and adjustment petitions. Mr. Mendez will go to any length to try and obtain the best results for his clients, including international travel. Mr. Mendez once had a visa case he was handling where his client had been denied a visa four consecutive times in Mexico. He personally traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico and persistently advocated for his client resulting in the granting of her visa after years of failed attempts.
Mr. Mendez’s fluency in Spanish and his experience with not only the Immigration Court, but also immigration enforcement authorities such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and ICE Investigations Unit has resulted in the successful representation of clients while being investigated by the foregoing authorities.
Mr. Mendez was born in Queens, N.Y. of parents who migrated from the Dominican Republic. Throughout his youth he witnessed the struggles his parents made to remain in this country and achieve the American dream. Seeing his immediate and extended family go through complications with the immigration process has provided Mr. Mendez with the ability to relate to his clients on a personal level. Aside from other speaking engagements, Mr. Mendez had the honor of serving as a panelist at the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies Conference, where he educated judges throughout the state of Florida on the legal technicalities of U.S. immigration law.
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Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
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COLOMBO & HURD, PL
301 E. Pine St, #300, Orlando, FL, 32801
COLOMBO & HURD, PL
1200 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL, 33131
COLOMBO & HURD, PL
2503 W Swann Ave #108,, Tampa, FL, 33609
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Posted by Ana | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration
Attorney Mendez helped my brother and his wife on their immigration situation. The process seemed so smooth because of the knowledge and expertise of Attorney Michael Mendez. I will stand by his side and recommend him to anyone. My sister in law is now a USA citizen thanks to him. My family has n...
Posted by Virginia | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Excelente profesional..!
El abogado Michael nos asistió en todo el proceso de solicitud de Asilo, resultando aprobado nuestro caso. Se trata de un excelente profesional que trabaja con un equipo serio, respetable, responsable y comprometido con cada caso que asumen. Agradecidos infinitamente...! Lo recomendamos absolutament...
Posted by Gloria G. | November 12, 2014 | Immigration
Resolved My "Lost" Case in Less Than 6 Months
My case had been "lost" in Immigration for about a year before I went to Colombo & Hurd in Orlando and had attorney Michael Mendez handle things for me. Mr. Mendez was very honest from the first consultation. He explained all the possibilities for my case and gave me his professional opinion about th...
Posted by Norma | October 14, 2014 | Immigration
Helped Me Win Permanent Resident Status
Michael Mendez was the attorney who helped me win my case for permanent resident status. He made sure his office always contacted me with every detail I needed to know throughout the process. He was very friendly with me and made it easy, answering all my questions. It was helpful that he spoke Spani...
Posted by JoseP | July 08, 2014 | Immigration
Much Faster Than I Expected
After 30 years in this country, I lost my green card and was going to be deported because I forgot to renew my driver's license. This was 4 years ago. I lost my bakery business and had to sell my trucks and could no longer work. I lost everything. My daughters could no longer get scholarships and fin...
Michael Mendez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is a very knowledgeable and capable immigration attorney. Working with him on certain matters was a true privilege and an incredible learning experience. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Francisco Fraerly Symphorien-Saavedra
Immigration lawyer | Sep 25
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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an exceptional advocates for his clients. He is passionate and dedicated to their cause. I would trust him blindly with immigration matters involving my close family members or anyone important to me."
"Michael is very good at what he does. I have referred clients to him and I would not do that if I did not have absolute confidence that Michael will treat that client with respect and get the job done. He cares about his clients and is knowledgeable. I fully endorse Michael Mendez"
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I highly endorse and recommend this attorney. He is highly respected in the community. I was given a referral to him for an immigration matter for a current client, through another trusted attorney. Mr. Mendez is very intelligent, and is my go to person for immigration. I refer clients to him and have consulted with him on immigration matters for his vast experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anytime I have any immigration issue, I go to Mr. Mendez. He has always been reliable, answers all of my questions and extremely attentive to all of my clients and referrals. You will be in good hands, and I trust Mr. Mendez's judgement 100%."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is personable, hard working, and has a extensive understanding of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael can be found regularly at the immigration court defending his client's rights. He is a well respected attorney in the community and works hard for his clients."
"I am personally aware that Mr. Mendez is well-versed in immigration law and I highly recommend him to anyone with immigration needs. If a client comes to me with an immigration issue, I immediately recommend that they speak to Mr. Mendez."
"I have known Mr. Mendez for over seven years and worked with him in the past on immigration cases. I found him to be very knowledgeable and thorough on the information he provided me. He has excellent interpersonal skills which allows him to communicate his thoughts effectively. Because of his professionalism and knowledge, I have no qualms about referring future clients to him."
"Mr. Mendez is an aggressive, knowledgeable and zealous immigration and criminal defense lawyer. From the moment I began practicing with him many years ago I have been impressed by Mr. Mendez's creative legal strategies as well as his compassion for his clients. Mr. Mendez has an extensive knowledge of immigration and criminal law and provides excellent legal service to his clients. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, COLOMBO & HURD, PL
2007 - 2007
Attorney, Law Offices of Robert Wesley
Associations
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida BarMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - 2014
City of Orlando Chapter 57 BoardChairman
2010 - 2014
UCF Legal KnightsPresident
Education
2007
Florida A&M University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Local News
U Visa Options
2013
Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies Conference
Immigration
2012
Florida A&M Immigration Debate
Current Immigration Laws
2012
Deferred Action for DREAM Act Eligible Youth
Immigration
2012
2012 UCF Graduation Commencement
Alumni Commencement Speaker
2011
Cara a Cara con William Diaz
Current Hot Immigration Topics
2010
Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Immigration
Publications
2016
2015
2015
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers