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 Khira Navarro | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Barbara is great!

There's no words to express my gratitude towards the professionalism, knowledge and high quality of the work performed by Barbara and her team, they help me with my green card process. She and her office is highly recommendable and anyone who needs a wise advice and honest help, go to Barbara Melende...z without doubt. Thank you so much!

Posted by Emilie | November 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Through evaluation and great communication!

I have worked with large immigration firms in the past and was astonished to find the lack of one-on-one conversations or updates about my case. Submitting or renewing visa applications is always a delicate and emotionally-challenging process. Barbara was the first attorney who made sure to go throug...h the process with me, step-by-step. She personally kept me updated on the progress of my application and provided me with solid advice on how to navigate visa applications in the time of COVID. Thanks, Barbara for all your help!

Barbara Melendez

Replied last November 19, 2020

Thank you Emelie! It's a pleasure to work with you, I look forward to the next steps! :)

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Barbara Melendez Review

Barbara was the most thorough attorney I have ever worked with. From our very first interview, I knew I had made a good choice in choosing Barbara to take care of my case as it was evident that she held the knowledge and experience to help me through it successfully. She was very easy to get a hold... off, and always got back with me in a timely manner. She was very honest from the very beginning; preparing me for the worst but always working and never losing focus for the best outcome. In my case, I’m grateful to say that it was the latter scenario. I would not have been able to get through my case without Barbara’s help, and I will always be grateful for her outstanding work.

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 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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