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also known as US Journey Immigration Services LLC
Attorney Marlene F. Gonzalez, a distinguished immigration lawyer with more than 22 years of practice, originates from the Philippines and relocated to the United States at 12 years old. Raised in Los Angeles before settling in Utah, she pursued higher education at the University of Utah, earning both a B.A. in Philosophy and her Juris Doctorate in Jurisprudence. Marlene’s dedication to her field is complemented by her involvement in various civic organizations, where she has contributed as a board member to the American Immigration Lawyers Association - Utah Chapter, the Asian Association of Utah - Refugee Immigrant Center, Utah Crime Victims Reparations, Utah Minority Bar Association, Utah Sentencing Commission, and the YWCA of Salt Lake. Beyond her professional achievements, Marlene is a passionate world traveler, who enjoys engaging in outdoor activities like hiking, and holds a deep appreciation for history, arts, music, and culture. She treasures moments spent with her family, especially sharing meals and leisure activities.
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Acquired: 1996
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10808 S. River Front Parkway, Ste. 378, P.O. Box 95888, South Jordan, UT, 84095
3101 Central Ave, Suite 0158, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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Posted by Alejandro | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Thank you again Marlene for my immigration case and your very good effort to help me get my Residency, you are so good thank you.
Thank you for trusting me throughout the process. I am happy for you and your family!
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Marlene Gonzalez handled our complicated immigration case which involved the “adam walsh law”. The process took longer than normal because of the nature of our case. Then we got an intent to deny after we waited patiently and did almost everything. But Attorney Marlene took the initiative to...
Thank you! I know we had to overcome quite the challenge and your patience and cooperation were most helpful.
Posted by Jhelen | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I originally hired a different lawyer recommended by a friend with the same process. However, I wasn’t comfortable with the vague answers I always received so I felt that lawyer was not going to be able to help my case (Thanks God I trust my gut because my friend’s process it’s been up for over 2y an...
Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to have worked with you and your husband!
Posted by Rahim | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great experience to go with Ms. Marlene and her team, committed & dedicated lawyer’s support we got in our Business Immigration case. Thank you all @ Pearson & Butlers..
You're welcome! It was a pleasure to work with you and we are very happy your case was approved!
Posted by Faris musa | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Very professional attorney always available when I had any question and very reasonable fees ! She’s Awesome Thank you
I'm happy to have helped with your process! Best wishes to you!
"Marlene and I met at an immigration lawyers' conference. She was very knowledgeable on the immigration process and a delight to work it. She is an asset to the legal community"
"Marlene is my go to attorney for immigration law. She is outstanding, competent and professional. I refer all my clients with immigration issues to her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had clients with combination criminal/immigration issues. She has helped them make good decisions that assist them to not lose their status. Marlene is well known and highly respected throughout Utah on immigration issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gonzalez is very dedicated to her work and her clients. I would personally recommend Ms. Gonzalez to close friends and family members."
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2021
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2018
Outstanding Asian Professional, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce
2018
Philanthropic Firm of the Year, Holy Cross Ministries
2009
Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
2009
Lawyer of the Year, Utah Minority Bar Association
2008
Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
2007
Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
2006
Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
2005
Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
2004
Raymond S. Uno Award, Utah State Bar
2004
Young Alumna of the Year, S.J. Quinney College of Law
2004
Legal Elite - Pro Bono, Utah Business Magazine
2003
Asian Bridge Builder Award, Utah Governor's Office
1994
Best Team, Best Brief - Moot Court Competition, National Pacific American Bar Association
1991
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
2022 - Present
Attorney at Law, US Journey Immigration Services
2018 - 2022
Attorney at Law, Pearson Butler LLC
2006 - 2009
Executive Director/Attorney, Multi-Cultural Legal Center
2003 - 2018
Attorney at Law, GONZALEZ LAW U.S.A.
2000 - 2003
Staff Attorney, Multi-Cultural Legal Center
1997 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Olson & Associates
1996 - 1997
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Marlene F. Gonzalez
1995 - 1996
Law Clerk, Utah State Bar Office of Attorney Discipline
1995 - 1995
Judicial Intern for Judge Dee Benson, U.S. District Court, District of Utah
1995 - 1995
Judicial Intern for the late Magistrate Ronald Boyce, U.S. District Court, District of Utah
2023 - Present
National Federation of Filipino American Association - Arizona and Utah ChapterLegal Advisor
2022 - Present
Federation of Philippine American Chambers of CommerceMember
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Utah Minority Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2024
Refugee Immigrant Center - Asian Association of UtahExecutive Board Member
2018 - 2020
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Utah chapter)Secretary
2002 - 2013
Utah Sentencing CommissionBoard Member
2001 - 2003
American Immigration Lawyers Association Utah ChapterCo-chair
2000 - 2001
Utah Minority Bar AssociationPast President
Trial court decision upheld.
Reversed trial court decision and remanded for determination of reasonable attorneys' fees.
Reversed trial court decision and remanded for consideration of reasonable attorneys' fees.
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Marriage, Divorce and Deportation
2015
Immigration
2014
Immigration
2014
2013
Fundamentals of Family-based Immigration
2011
Options for Immigrant Victims Charged with Crimes
2011
Immigration and the Pursuit of the "American Dream"
2009
U Visa and VAWA Self-Petition
2006
Immigration
2002
VAWA Self-Petitions
2013
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Portuguese
Spanish
English
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