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 Moises Villasenor | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Barbara Melendez is exceptional !

I am blessed to be able to have Barbara help me with our immigration needs. Barbara Melendez was amazing and it shows thru her work ethic but more so how she connects with her clients very respectful humble and knowledgeable human being. She guided me through the process and explain the different opt...ions I had , always answers all my concerns and always motivated me to keep trying and she always súper profesional. Thank you Bárbara for all you do and more we appreciate it and will definitely refer many to you. Also thank you to Thania for reaching out to us and being very responsive as well. They both exceeds what a professional and customer service is all about.

Posted by G. Falcon | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Life saver - we finally got our residency!

We are so grateful for the hard work Ms. Melendez did on our case. There were times when I had lost hope. I am thankful for her, for her answering all my calls and texts when I doubted. She has been working for us to get our papers for so many years and finally after all the hard work we got our re...sidency. I still can't believe it! I can't thank her enough!

Barbara Melendez

Replied last October 10, 2019

Thank you for your review! It has been an honor to represent you and your family! Best wishes always.

Posted by Gopal Chaudhari | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Barbara is an outstanding immigration lawyer. She is professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated!!

If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Barbara is truly amazing. Not only she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field - she is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as her own. She is always available via email or ...phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - she is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. she will be in touch, guiding your thru the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Barbara as my lawyer and highly recommend to use her services if you need help in your immigration process.

Barbara Melendez

Replied last October 09, 2019

Thank you Gopal for your kind words and reference. It has been a pleasure working with you and your family. I could not be happier to know that you are all finally together in the US.

Posted by Jared | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responds quickly

We were very satisfied with Ms. Melendez. The government took a very long time to get things approved and she was constantly sending updates on what was going on and suggestions to speed up the process which dramatically helped. Thank you for helping my wife and I so we could finally be together.

Posted by JMak | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracle Worker

My case has been a complex one from the get-go involving more paperwork than the usual to ensure my legal status is maintained at all times. Some of the best attorneys recommended to us wouldn't take or even look at our case because it would took too much work and time. It required someone like Bar...bara with unmatched skills and experience and most importantly who cared enough about me and my family to reach out and patiently walked with us through every step of the way. The process had had its painstaking challenges at times. We would have given up had Barbara not been very understanding and encouraging. Through this process, both my wife and I felt that we didn't just hired an attorney who was also a miracle worker, but we had found a friend. Thank you so much, Barbara and your assistants Jessica and Nicole and Adriana!!! We're forever indebted.

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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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