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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 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...
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...
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 ...
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...
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
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
Legal Answers
How to withdraw a VAWA petition after get remarried to another person? (It's not my ex).
25 Aug 2017
Can i File petition for my mother ?
30 Oct 2015
I'm looking for a probono Immigration lawyer
19 Oct 2015