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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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23 years | 1,200 cases
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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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Posted by Ysmael Muniz | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Marco Ibañez
Thank you for your services on helping my wife to obtain her Resident USA Card, Marco Ibanez was very professional and disipline with his help to reach our goals. I really recommend Gerardo Manchaca Firm for inmigration services. Thank you again.
Posted by Celene | April 27, 2021 | Immigration
Disapointing
I had been impressed by the reviews but was quickly disappointed. The receptionist can hardly understand English and could not communicate well in English. The surprising/disappointing thing is that the attorney does not accept undocumented individuals as clients. I’m not surprised that he has been a...
Posted by Agustin | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
wife petition
Mr Menchaca assisted me with wife's petition everything was excellent service all staff very knowledgeable and professional calls were always attended and returned fees very reasonable special thanks to Monica legal assisstant
Posted by Mary ann | July 31, 2017 | Immigration
honesty and professional
My husband and i visited with Mr. Menchaca for a free consultation on the steps on how my husband could receive his residency. His honesty and explanation were very well explained. His recommendations and attention were very forward and honest. If you want to confide in an attorney. I recommend him...
Gerardo Menchaca
Replied last July 31, 2017Your satisfaction with my services is my top priority. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you. Good luck.
Posted by Corina | July 31, 2017 | Immigration
He's awesome!
I highly recommend Mr. Menchaca Being young and knowing nothing about immigration, I was so scared of the process. But he made it super easy for me and helped me to understand each step as we went through the process. With his help I was able to become a resident in a very short amount of time. He &...
Gerardo Menchaca
Replied last July 31, 2017Congratulations on becoming a Resident. My staff and I are very happy for you.
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
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