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Matthew Ray Mendez
also known as Mendez Law Office, Matthew Mendez
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Biography
Matthew Mendez is the founding attorney and owner of Mendez Law Office, PLLC, a Houston-based firm representing clients in immigration, federal habeas corpus, criminal defense, appeals, and personal injury matters. He built the firm from the ground up to serve Houston's immigrant and Spanish-speaking community. Today it operates as a bilingual practice with more than 40 employees.
Mr. Mendez is licensed in Texas. He is admitted to all four United States District Courts in Texas (Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western) and to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
The firm's federal docket is substantial. Mr. Mendez and the firm's attorneys have represented hundreds of families in federal proceedings across all four Texas federal districts and the Fifth Circuit, with particular depth in immigration-detention habeas litigation.
Outside the practice, Mr. Mendez serves on the board of My Connect Community, a Houston nonprofit focused on housing, education, and economic opportunity in the Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods. He supports children's mental health initiatives through the Mendez Foundation and is a personal donor to the University of Texas at Austin.
Mendez Law Office is located at 6300 Gulfton Street in Houston, Texas.
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Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
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Mendez Law Office
6300 Gulfton, Houston, TX, 77081
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Posted by AC | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
An Impeccable Attorney
Through a strong recommendation of a family member, I met with attorney Matthew Mendez for a consultation, and was impressed with his professionalism. I hired him for my case, which was criminal in nature, and was confident of the outcome with Mr. Mendez representing me. My case resulted in the best ...
Posted by Pedro Gonzalez | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. González
I used Mr. Mendez for my divorce process. I was incredibly pleased with his service. He was attentive and prompt with the entire process. He answered each and every question I had. I strongly recommend Mr. Mendez for your legal work.
Posted by Lucy | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Immigration Bond for my dad
Very good and attentive lawyer. He handle our case quick and always answered our calls no matter what time. My dad was able to get out and get a work permit. Highly recommend.
Posted by Asidia | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
He won my asylum case at court!
I came to the US escaping my abusive ex-husband in el salvador. Mr. Mendez worked hard on me and my son's cases. At court he was able to win asylum for both of us! now we are on our way to becoming permanent residents. Our lives have been changed forever and I thank Mr. Mendez for all he did to win o...
Posted by Fabian | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Granted asylum thanks to Mr. Mendez
I came to the US with my mother because my father was seriously abusing my mother in el salvador. Mr. Mendez counseled us and represented me in court on the date of the asylum trial. He won the case and now we will be safe and able to stay in this country. I am forever grateful to Mr. Mendez.
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Joseph Simmons
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Mendez Law Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Mexican American Bar Association of Houston
2015 - Present
Houston Bar Association
2015 - Present
State Bar of Texas
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of A-F
Asylum granted for respondent
Education
2013
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
When filing the I-131 travel document, what status should she file under for the Parole in Place?
07 Mar 2016
Q&A
Can I copy a copy of my birth certificate to submit with my i-129f petition?
07 Mar 2016