Jenniffer Melendez

Jenniffer Melendez

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 8 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Entertainment

1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 8 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2017

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

JM Immigration Firm PLLC

1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

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Jenniffer Melendez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

122 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lawanda Basden | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

My lawyer rocks

Jennifer was the best thing that ever happen for me since the day I reach to Florida. She is very detail and made sure I understood everything, my paper work had no issues and she went with me for my interview that made me feel so special. She is a very honest and detail lawyer and I’m happy that I g...ot my green card with no issues at all. I would recommend Jennifer with my eyes close to anybody and trust me you will be smiling just like me. He you are the best and continue to make people happy like me.

Posted by LUZ | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Excelente Profesional!!

No hubiera sido posible ganar este proceso tan complejo (un perdon I-601A e I-212) sin la guianza de comienzo a fin de la Abogada Melendez, super profesional, responsable, honesta, siempre estuvo muy pendiente de responder a tiempo los muchos requerimientos que involucraron este caso para obtener la ...aprobacion de nuestra residencia. Agradecidos con Dios por habernos permitido conocerla para manejar nuestro caso. No es facil encontrar un abogado tan comprometido!! Sin duda alguna 100% recomendada para los casos de inmigracion.

Posted by Jennifer cifuentes | August 03, 2021

Jennifer Melendez

Jennifer Melendez me pareció una abogada muy profesional, puntual y responsable con mi caso, estuvo pendiente en todo momento, hizo que mi caso fuera muy rápido y exitoso La recomiendo por su honestidad y profesionalismo .

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Application for greencard

Jennifer worked on my application for a green card, as well as my son's and daughter's application. She was always in touch with us every step of the way letting us know what steps were next and what we needed to do. The information she gave was always accurate and she also tried to help us get thing...s done quicker. The payment plan really helped us out and she worked with us. My son and I now have our green cards and awaiting my daughter's. We are extremely grateful for Jennifer's hard work and help.

Posted by Steve | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Green Card

I engaged Jenniffer Melendez to support my permanent residence application from the UK. With the COVID-19 crisis, the process became complicated and during this time, Jenniffer was always quick to respond, giving calm, reasoned advice that I relied on heavily. Throughout, I relied heavily on Jenniff...er's diligence, knowledge and great skill in helping navigate through the process.

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Luis Garcia

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Melendez is a dedicated and diligent lawyer. I'm honored to have collaborated with her on immigration cases."

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Ruben Marquez

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Arising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner-Immigration Attorney, JM Immigration Firm PLLC

2020 - 2021

Immigration Attorney, Merchant Logo Angel F. Leal, Jr., P.A.

2017 - 2020

Immigration Attorney, Immigration Lawyers PLLC

2014 - 2017

Law Clerk, Carla Anzaldi Immigration Law Office

2011 - 2013

Legal Assistant, The Goldstar Firm. P.L

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2018 - 2019

American Institute of Legal Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Protection Act

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Education

2014

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2013

Florida International University

Associate-Paralegal Certificate

2010

Escuela de Graduados en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario

Specialist in HR & Humanitarian Rights

2007

Pontificia universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra

Law

Speaking Engagements

2017

Question and Answer Session

Immigration Law

Publications

2012

Instituto de Estudios Internacionales de Bolivia (IDEI-Bolivia), Law review No.46 La Trata De Personas y Sus Connotaciones De Género A Través Jurisprudencia De La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos

Languages

English

Spanish

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