Marlene F Gonzalez

Marlene F Gonzalez

also known as US Journey Immigration Services LLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at South Jordan, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration

10808 S. River Front Parkway, Ste. 378, P.O. Box 95888, South Jordan, UT

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 29 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1996

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No misconduct found

Location

US Journey Immigration Services

10808 S. River Front Parkway, Ste. 378, P.O. Box 95888, South Jordan, UT, 84095

US-Journey Immigration Services

3101 Central Ave, Suite 0158, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

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Marlene F Gonzalez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

5 star (28) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Alejandro | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you very much Marlene

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.

Marlene Gonzalez

Replied last May 31, 2022

Thank you for trusting me throughout the process. I am happy for you and your family!

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best immigration 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... do more research and she worked harder to counteract the problem. So after the waiting game and struggles we won the battle and got the green card.

Marlene Gonzalez

Replied last January 28, 2021

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Marlene is the best option you can take

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...d she barely has the Work Permit). Another friend that after SO long (7y or maybe more) of dealing with immigration process, and zero results, found Marlene and got her case solved! So she told me about her experience and I decided to switch with Marlene. THE BEST DECISION EVER! I submitted my documents mid August, 3mo later (by November) I got my interview notice AND by mid December (interview date) I got approved. Everything in my case went smooth, Marlene knows what she’s taking about and she helps you understand the process and what’s the next step and so on. Comparing with my previous lawyer, you can tell she is experienced and that she cares about you case and the well-being of it. I’m addition, she’s the SWEETEST lawyer you can take to, she’s so nice and her vibes make you feel comfortable on the way. Roxana, her assistant, she’s an excellent professional too. Both, they follow up with you always, every step of the case they want you to be on track with the documents you need to get, with the deadlines etc etc. Nothing compared with my previous lawyer (I was the one always calling them)... Marlene worth’s every single penny you’ll spent! Marlene THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking care of my case, and guide us (Will and I) through all of this process. Thanks to you it wasn’t stressful! God bless you and your team!

Marlene Gonzalez

Replied last January 2, 2020

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Ms. Marlene

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..

Marlene Gonzalez

Replied last January 2, 2020

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

Very professional attorney always available when I had any question and very reasonable fees ! She’s Awesome Thank you

Marlene Gonzalez

Replied last October 18, 2019

I'm happy to have helped with your process! Best wishes to you!

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Marlene F Gonzalez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Grace Gardiner

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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Edwin Wall

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Aric Cramer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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James Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Has tremendous experience and knowledge in immigration."

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Andres Alarcon

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Michael Langford

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2023 - Present

National Federation of Filipino American Association - Arizona and Utah Chapter

Legal Advisor

2022 - Present

Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce

Member

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - Present

Utah Minority Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2024

Refugee Immigrant Center - Asian Association of Utah

Executive Board Member

2018 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Utah chapter)

Secretary

2002 - 2013

Utah Sentencing Commission

Board Member

2001 - 2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association Utah Chapter

Co-chair

2000 - 2001

Utah Minority Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

N.A.R. v. Walker, 37 P.3d 1068 (Utah 2001)

Trial court decision upheld.

N.A.R. v. Marcek, 13 P.3d 612 (Utah Ct. App. 2000)

Reversed trial court decision and remanded for determination of reasonable attorneys' fees.

N.A.R. v. Farr, 997 P.2d 343 (Utah Ct. App. 2000)

Reversed trial court decision and remanded for consideration of reasonable attorneys' fees.

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Education

1995

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Fall Forum

Marriage, Divorce and Deportation

2015

ICE Detentions Workshop

Immigration

2014

Free Immigration Seminar

Immigration

2013

Basic Immigration Seminar

Fundamentals of Family-based Immigration

2011

UDVC Annual Conference

Options for Immigrant Victims Charged with Crimes

2011

NAHREP Conference

Immigration and the Pursuit of the "American Dream"

2009

UDVC Annual Conference

U Visa and VAWA Self-Petition

2006

What Everyone Should Know about Immigration Law

Immigration

2002

UDVC Annual Conference

VAWA Self-Petitions

Publications

Languages

Tagalog

Portuguese

Spanish

English

Activity

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