Barbara V. Melendez

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Barbara V. Melendez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

28 years

90%
Business 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2016
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+ 1
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 28 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Richards Brandt Miller Nelson

111 E Broadway, 4th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

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Barbara V. Melendez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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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...ting of anything we told her. Being a gay couple, we were very nervous about choosing the right attorney, but Barbara was great and I'm now awaiting my green card in the mail! We could not have chosen a better attorney. She helped us filed the application and answered dozens of questions over the last year and a half related to our application. Will definitely be using her to file my citizenship application in the future!

Posted by Ben | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

LPR card! Thank you

I hired Barbara 18 mo. ago to represent us with immigration and bring my wife to the US. She was very helpful and knowledgable. She sat down answered all of our questions and face timed my spouse and explained everything to her as well. She detailed what to expect and what was required. She would o...ften respond to our emails and even in texts in order to respond to my wife's concerns about the process. Finally she is here with her green card and we couldn't be happier. Thank you.

Barbara Melendez

Replied last December 15, 2018

I'm so glad we were able to represent you and that you get to relax and enjoy your new life with your wife in the US. Best wishes to you always!

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 ...very difficult and overwhelming. Thanks to Barbara and her staff we felt that we weren’t just another case, she kept us well informed which made us feel confident and allowed us to remain calm. She made us fell very comfortable with all her efforts and by her keeping clear and constant communication with us we were never lost in the process. This case took around 3 years and I couldn’t imagine going through it with any other lawyer. I would definitely recommend her! The professionalism, ginuine concern for her clients and knowledge she exhibits is exceptional.

Barbara Melendez

Replied last December 15, 2018

It was a pleasure working with you and your family I wish you great success!

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2018

Hard working - Goes the extra mile

Barbara, followed up as expected and then some. Here perspective on the legal issues in question was on target. Would definitely recommend her.

Barbara Melendez

Replied last March 06, 2018

Thank you!

Posted by Ramon | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Got Green Card

We finally received the green card last November. During 17 months waiting time after submitting our I-485, we received RFEs and it was Barbara who solved the critical issues and helped our case go through. Thanks a lot Barbara!!!

Barbara Melendez

Replied last March 06, 2018

Ramon it was pleasure to represent you and your family during this marathon process. I am excited for you and your future Best wishes always!

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Barbara V. Melendez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Jensen

Immigration lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Allen Thomason

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Arturo Burga

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Mortensen

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Nathan Alder

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

2011 - Present

State of Utah, Governor's Commision on Immigration & Migration

Governors Commision

2009 - Present

Utah Bar Foundation

Board Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Utah chapter)

Past Chair

Education

N/A

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Education Week

Overview of Immigration Law--Family-Based and Employment-Based Immigration—Compliance and Following the Law

2011

Tri State Conference

Immigration - What's Going On?

2011

Immigration Compliance

Employer Compliance

2009

AILA National Conference

Religious Worker Visas

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

Activity

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