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Gerardo Menchaca
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Biography
Gerardo Menchaca heads the immigration section of Escamilla & Poneck LLP and is licensed to practice law in every immigration court in the United States. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people from all over the world deal with the complexities of the US immigration system. As an attorney practicing immigration law, his job is to help people become part of the best country in the world.
Gerardo is a graduate of St. Mary's University School of Law and has an economics degree from Texas State University. Additionally, he is a current member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Texas Bar Association, and the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association. He was voted one of San Antonio's Best Immigration Lawyers in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2011 (SA Scene Magazine).
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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22 years | 1,200 cases
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
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Gerardo Menchaca
12500 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78216
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Gerardo Menchaca's Reviews
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Posted by David | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Avoid Lawyer Fernando Martinez for complex change of status process
Unfortunately, my experience with this firm was disappointing. We hired them to assist with a marriage-based work permit, but were never informed that it conflicted with a J-1 visa — a key detail that we only discovered from their paralegal, not the attorney. It felt like they offered us a process...
Posted by María del Rosio Andion | August 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excelente Servicio ‼️ Lo Recomiendo Totalmente
El Lic . Fernando Martinez y el Para Legal , Jorge Solórzano , en general Todo el Equipo. Éticos, Honestos, Profesionales. Siempre al pendiente de mi caso . Recibí las Respuestas, Directas , Claras y Concisas ( no es fácil de encontrar un Abogado así) Advirtiéndome de los riesgos en mis decisiones ....
Posted by Mahmoud | August 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Citizenship approved
This law firm is excellent. You need not to go anywhere else,they can get the job done for you. Ms. Maria Gonzalez walked me through the process, she was more than helpful. Made sure I was updated about where my case was. I will recommend anyone looking for immigration lawyer to contact them. Thanks ...
Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Muy bien servicio
Gracias a este gran equipo de trabajo todos muy profesionales y muy amables por el servicio dado para nuestro proceso de emigración , en especial la joven Maria fue quien siempre nos guió paso a paso dispuesta ayudar en cada pregunta Felicitaciones y gracias
Posted by Cesar | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excelente servicio!!!!!
Siempre al pendiente de nuestro caso,una atención brillante,y muy comprometidos con su trabajo. Estamos muy agradecidos por su desempeño
Gerardo Menchaca
Replied last October 20, 2021Gracias por tu comentario tan positivo. Muchas gracias por trabajar con nosotros. Seguimos en contacto.
Gerardo Menchaca's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected lawyer"
"We've collaborated on several matters and I can confidently say he is highly knowledgeable on matters relating to immigration and business law."
"I endorse this lawyer. On several occasions I have spoken to this attorney regarding issues of nonimmigrant visas. He is very knowledgeable and well informed on the subject and it is my opinion that he has the ability and skill set to represent his clients at a very high level."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Best Lawyers of 2017, Scene in SA Magazine
2016
Best Lawyers of 2016, Scene in SA Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in 2014, Scene in SA Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers in 2012, Scene in SA Magazine
2011
Best Lawyers in 2011, Scene in SA Magazine
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Escamilla & Poneck, LLP
2006 - 2013
Attorney at Law, Bozada PC
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2009
Positive Beginnings, Inc, Nonprofit Child DevelopmentPast Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Investor Visa
Successful
Education
2002
St. Mary's University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Speaking Engagements
2017
EB5 Visa for Permanent Residency
Green Card via the EB5 Visa Program
2017
Certainty in Uncertain Times: Taxes, Immigration, Investments and More
US Immigration Under President Trump
2017
Breaking Borders
Immigrant's Rights in the USA
2005
University of Texas at San Antonio Talk on How to get a Work Visa
How to get a Work Visa
Publications
2017
San Antonio Express News
Only Reform Will Stop Immigrant Tragedies
2017
2011
San Antonio Business Journal
Workplace Immigration Enforcement by Dan Goddard
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers