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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).
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Acquired: 2002
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12500 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX, 78216
54 Client Reviews
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Posted by Elizabeth | October 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Always open to hear and answer questions and concerns
We did our process with Gerardo Menchaca immigration lawyers in 2025-2026, Maria Amaya was our paralegal and she was helping us with the process, always answering our questions, concerns with our process, we recommend their services
Posted by David | October 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Muy profesionales y honestos
Desde que me puse en contacto con el despacho del abogado me dieron mucha confianza. El tramite fue como me lo platico en la primera consulta. Varios familiares ya tenian la visa e1 a traves de otro despacho y desde que conocimos al abogado Menchaca nos cambiamos con el.
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 Minh Anh | October 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Rebecca, lawyer who helped me
Rebecca was exceptionally professional and helpful throughout my case. She responded to my questions promptly and guided me through each step of the green card process. I received my card two weeks ago, and I'm very grateful for her support. She was also warm and friendly, which made the process much...
Posted by Valery E | October 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Green Card Process
Three years ago, I hired Fernando Martinez from the Gerardo Menchaca law firm to help me with my green card application. I was assigned Rebecca Castro as my paralegal, and the service was excellent from start to finish. My application was processed fairly quickly, and they always answered all of m...
"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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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
2013 - Present
Attorney, Escamilla & Poneck, LLP
2006 - 2013
Attorney at Law, Bozada PC
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2009
Positive Beginnings, Inc, Nonprofit Child DevelopmentPast Chairman
Successful
2002
Juris Doctor (JD)
2017
Green Card via the EB5 Visa Program
2017
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2005
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2011
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