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Megan Anne Lantz
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Licensed in Iowa for 19 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Dentons Davis Brown, P.C.
215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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Posted by Tom | June 24, 2014 | Immigration
Great Experience with Megan
I hired Megan to work on a spousal immigration application for my spouse to come from Mexico. We just filed the petition last week, so we don't have the results yet, however I am confident that the results will be positive. Megan was very responsive to all my questions the entire time (and I ask lo...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very professional lawyer that does care about legal case.
A family member recommended me over and over again Megan Lantz because of the great work she did with his case. After the first consultation she explained on what we could do about my case and it really seems like she went the extra mile or two to back up my case before sending any paperwork. Also s...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2014
Blessed to have such a wonderful lawyer
My husband and I met Megan a little more than a year ago. She has been so helpful and professional in helping us with our case and she truly does care about her clients. We are so blessed to have her as our lawyer. I wouldn't trade having her as our lawyer for anything.
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014
Excellent Lawyer!!!
I met Megan in 2010 and she has been amazing with helping my family. She is trustworthy and very professional I would recommend her to my friends and family.
Posted by Laura | February 04, 2014
Best Lawyer Ever
Megan is a wonderful person, besides a wonderful professional, I had her take my case back in Dec. 2007, and now with my husband since July 2013. She has been very helpful, always on top of things, making sure we had everything we need it, you could tell that she really got involve in my case, she sh...
Megan Anne Lantz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Whenever I've had an issue arise in one of my cases that touches on potential immigration consequences, I've always turned to Megan and her firm for professional advice. The recommendations have always been right on point and extremely helpful. They help me better represent my clients. I would recommend them for immigration matters statewide without any hesitation."
"Whole hearted commitment and excellent services. Very Knowledgeable Mentor and to go person. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Lantz has an expansive knowledge of the law and an impressive enthusiasm for her cases. Anyone would be lucky to have her as their counsel. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Megan Anne Lantz is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients very, very well. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I highly recommend and endorse Attorney Lantz. She has an excellent reputation with both judges and fellow lawyers. Mr. Moore takes a practical approach to immigration. She KNOWS the law."
"Attorney Lantz provides accurate immigration advice on immigration questions that run the full spectrum of immigration law: employment, removal & criminal convictions, family, visa extensions, travel, student.... If you have an immigration issue then you need an attorney with the answers at her fingertips. Attorney Lantz is such an attorney and I endorse her without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lantz's answers on avvo indicate that she is well-versed in immigration law."
"Her clients reviews tell us that she is a highly professional, knowledgeable and caring attorney. I strongly recommend her!"
"Anne is a great resource for immigration matters in her region. I highly recommend her."
"Megan is a fellow AILA member who regularly provides insightful commentary on various immigration issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Megan on matters involving complex issues of criminal and immigration law. She is excellent at navigating clients through the murky waters of immigration law and helping them accomplish the goals of the representation."
"Megan is very knowledgeable about her area and doesn't need to look anything up to be able to answer my questions about immigration (which come up in the context of my family law practice). I refer clients to her and trust her judgment and advice on immigration issues."
"Megan is a caring, intelligent attorney. She will go the extra mile to help her clients. I endorse her wholeheartedly!"
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Experience
Honors
2020
2020 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2019
2019 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2015
2015 Great Plains Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 Avvo Client's Choice Award in Immigration Law, Avvo.com
2014
Nominated for AILA Mentor Program, American Immigration Lawyer's Association
2014
"10 Best" Attorney in Iowa for Client Satisfaction in Family Law, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
"10 Best" Attorney in Client Satisfication in Iowa, Criminal Law, American Institute of Criminal Lawyers
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Shareholder, Dentons Davis Brown, P.C.
2012 - 2023
Attorney, Barten Law Office, P.C.
2010 - 2012
Senior Associate, The Bernard Firm P.L.C.
2007 - 2010
Bilingual Staff Attorney, MUNA Legal Clinic of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
2007 - 2010
Attorney Supervisor, University of Iowa College of Law-Citizen Lawyer Program
2006 - 2007
Associate, Law Offices of Ta-Yu Yang
2004 - 2005
Law Library Assistant, Drake University Law School
2004 - 2004
Judicial Intern, Polk County Court
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Ta-Yu Yang
2003 - 2003
Participant in First-Year Trial Practicum, Drake University Law School
2002 - 2003
Bilingual Loan Counselor, GMAC Mortgage
2001 - 2001
Intern, KUNI Public Rado
2000 - 2002
Bilingual Customer Service, Alliance Claims Solutions
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Hardin County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Chair
2017 - 2018
IA/NE Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers AssociationContinuing Legal Education Commitee Chair
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Vice Chair
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Secretary
2014 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Mentor-VAWA, T & U Visas
2014 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Iowa/Nebraska Chapter)Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Defensive Asylum
Granted
Complex U Visa case involving waiver for multiple inadmissibilities
Granted
Affirmative Asylum
Granted
I-360 VAWA Petition involving psychological abuse/common-law marriage in Iowa
Granted
Education
2005
Drake University Law School
Juris Doctorate
2002
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Presentation for Grandview University Faculty and Students
Immigration Law Basics
2016
Iowa/Nebraska American Immigration Lawyers Association 2016 Conference
Asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
2015
Iowa/Nebraska American Immigration Lawyers Association 2016 Conference
Family Basics
2014
Iowa/Nebraska Fall Aila Conference
Advanced Issues in Consular Processing
2013
New Juvenile Court Officer School
Immigration and Impact on Juveniles
2012
Latino Support Group
Immigration Remedies for Domestic Violence Victims
2012
Juvenile Court Office Training
Legal and Social Issues Facing Juvenile Immigrants
2010
Officer Training
The U Visa
2009
Officer Training
The U Visa
2009
Breaking Barriers Conference
Immigration Issues for Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Victims
2008
Officer Training
The U Visa
2008
2007
Officer Training
The U Visa
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
One family member traveled with US tourist visa and has stayed over the allowed 6 month period; what are her options now?
26 Sep 2021
Q&A
Can parents who has i-130 under processing, can they leave US
01 Oct 2021
Q&A
Should I apply for EAD in order to work with doordash?
22 Sep 2021