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As the chair of the firm’s Immigration Law practice group, Barbara excels in family and employment-based immigration law. Her focus is on ensuring compliance in employment immigration, providing trusted counsel to a broad spectrum of clients. Whether assisting multinational corporations, educational institutions, or religious entities, Barbara offers adept representation across all immigration matters. She proficiently handles cases involving inter-company transfers, work visas, and investment visas, always with attention to detail. With her extensive knowledge and strategic insight, Barbara is committed to addressing the specific immigration needs of her clients, fostering long-term solutions that align with their organizational goals. Her work is characterized by a seamless bridge between stringent immigration regulations and client aspirations.
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28 years
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State: Utah
Acquired: 1997
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111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Professional and Efficient
Bárbara Melendez helped us process our TN Visa in 2014. Then in 2017 she helped us file for PERM. We had a wonderful experience and we highly recommend her and her team! We are grateful to have received our green cards this week.
Thank you for your kind words. It has been a pleasure representing you and your family throughout this process.
Posted by Sanket | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
If want things get done
She helped me from fiancé file to green card renewal , always professional and also her staff
Thank you, it has been a pleasure representing you and your wife throughout this process. Best wishes always, Barbara
Posted by Johanna | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Always excellent attention
Attorney Barbara always helped me with all my immigration questions and to this day everything is very well and I am very grateful for all her help.
Thank you Joanna it has been a pleasure representing you and your family during this process. Best regards always.
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Decision Ever!
We came to Barbara over a year ago when we realized our immigration application might be slightly more complicated than we thought. We met with her and she showed incredible compassion and explained to us how our situation would affect our application. She was extremely honest but also kind and accep...
Posted by Sebastian | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Lawyer and Person!
My family and I seeked out Lawyer Barbara Melendez due to her great reputation and we’re sure glad we did! When we first met with her she truly listened to all of our concerns and set out an effective plan to help get residency in the United States. Being in the middle of a legal status situation is ...
It was a pleasure working with you and your family I wish you great success!
"Barbara is a great attorney and even better person. She is very knowledgeable and considered an expert in her field of immigration. I will continue to refer people to her needing help with immigration matters."
"I have known Barbara as a neighbor, friend, and attorney. I have followed her carrier over the years and she has steadily climbed in her skills, abilities, and positions. She is good to be around, straight forward, honest, and trustworthy. I have no hesitation in recommending her."
"Barbara is a fantastic immigration attorney. She was co-counsel on a massive mine collapse case where several of the miners that died had immigration issues. She worked well with the various consulates and members of our Congressional staff to get these issues resolved. She also did a great job on the actual case itself."
"If you have a legal matter involving immigration issues, then you want to hire Barbara Melendez to be your lawyer. She's an absolutely wonderful person and a top-notch attorney. I have referred many people to Barbara and she consistently delivers. I trust her and listen to her carefully as she is wise and has excellent logic, reasoning, good instincts and makes sound decisions. I recommend her without hesitation."
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Immigration lawyer
2013
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Utah Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
2008
Utah’s 20 Most Influental Hispanic Business Leaders, Business Connect Magazine
2007
30 Women to Watch, Utah Business Magazine
2014 - Present
Attorney & Immigration Chair, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
2013 - Present
Chair Immigration Practice Group, Richards Brandt Miller Nelson
2012 - 2013
Partner, Kuck Immigraiton Partners
2006 - 2012
Shareholder, Kirton & McConkie
2005 - 2009
Law Professor, Brigham Young University Law School
2004 - 2006
Judge, Justice Court Judge- Salt Lake City
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Christensen & Jensen, PC
2011 - Present
Salt Lake Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2011 - Present
State of Utah, Governor's Commision on Immigration & MigrationGovernors Commision
2009 - Present
Utah Bar FoundationBoard Member
Past Chair
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JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Overview of Immigration Law--Family-Based and Employment-Based Immigration—Compliance and Following the Law
2011
Immigration - What's Going On?
2011
Employer Compliance
2009
Religious Worker Visas
Spanish
Portuguese
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