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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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Showing 6 - 10 of 34 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Zuleyca Velazquez | October 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Excelente servicio
Excelente servicio. Muchas gracias al abogado y a María Amaya por su apoyo, amabilidad y profesionalismo durante nuestro proceso de residencia. ¡Los recomiendo ampliamente!
Posted by Ana | October 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney
El abogado Menchaca y su equipo son los mejores!!
Excelente servicio por parte del abogado Gerardo Menchaca y su equipo. Ellos nos ayudaron con el tramite de visa de trabajo de mi esposo y la visa td para mi. Ahorita estamos en el proceso de renovacion con el abogado Fernando Martinez y el servicio es igual de bueno. Super recomendado!!
Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2026
Excelente servicio
Tuve una excelente experiencia con el despacho de abogados de Gerardo Menchaca durante mi proceso de residencia permanente en Estados Unidos. El proceso fue exitoso y recibí muy buena atención y apoyo durante todo el trámite. Quiero destacar especialmente a Rebecca Castro, quien fue de gran ayuda ...
Posted by Jorge | October 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Con Gerardo vas a la segura
Siempre hemos recibido un excelente y confiable servicio profesional del abogado Gerardo Menchaca y equipo legal. Su paralegal, la Lic. Maria Amaya, ha sido siempre muy atenta y acertada al responder a nuestras dudas sobre los procedimientos de inmigración.
Posted by Tere | October 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Excelente trabajo
Maria Amaya hizo in trabajo excepcional en el trámite de nuestra residencia permanente
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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