Gloria Cardenas

Gloria Cardenas

also known as Gloria Cardenas

4.5
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Taylorsville, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration

6243 South Redwood Road, Suite 235, Taylorsville, UT

About Gloria

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

A full service boutique immigration firm specializing in family-based immigration throughout the U.S. and abroad. We handle complex immigration cases involving crimes, multiple entries, and all types of waivers. Naturalization and U Visas is also one of our specialties. We are well versed in business immigration including H-1B's. With all of our cases, Ms. Cardenas personally attends every USCIS interview. Lastly, Ms. Cardenas actively defends immigrants before the EOIR in Salt Lake City

17 years | 1,320 cases

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Familia America, LLC. Immigration Law Group

6243 South Redwood Road, Suite 235, Taylorsville, UT, 84123

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4.5 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patricia | September 11, 2014 | Immigration

Gloria Cardenas- A Great attorney that has provided me with hope

Hi my name is Patricia, I was referred to Gloria by another attorney after I was seeking a way to obtain my citizenship. I had been previously married to a U.S citizen for 5 years but did not obtain my citizenship. I came in to meet with Gloria on 2011, which is when I separated from my husband. T...his is also when I started my process towards becoming a green card holder. I met with Gloria and Abby who had advised me that I could obtain my green card.At first I believed there was no possibility of my obtaining status in the U.S. I have 2 kids and I was worried about having to go back to my country and not being able to provide for them. After Gloria and Abby said they would be able to help me I felt very grateful. I was excited to start my process towards becoming a green card holder. They gave me confidence and hope that I would be able to obtain status in the U.S. I had faith in Gloria cardenas and now in 2014 I have obtained my green card I am very grateful. I will now be able to work in the U.S and help provide for my family. I will also be able to travel and go visit my country and see my family. I have not seen my family in 12 years and now after such a long time I will be able to see them again. Thanks to the help of Familia America my dreams have come true. I am truly appreciative of Familia America’s expertice and I recommend that you put your faith in Gloria Cardenas and her team.

Posted by Adriana | July 31, 2014 | Immigration

Great Knowledgeable Attorney

I had met with several other attorneys regarding my case and for some reason no one seemed to give me the confidence that Gloria gave me when I presented my case to her. Something made me keep on looking until I found her announcement on El Semanal. From then me and my husband decided to come to an ...appointment and meet with Gloria. When we first arrived her staff was friendly. We had consulted with her and both my husband and I agreed that she was the attorney for us. She had made us feel welcome and we felt that we could put our trust in her experience. We had come to her regarding a U-visa case and she seemed very knowledgeable in these cases and we put our faith in her. The process was long and there were times where we felt frustrated. We suggest for you to have patience. Gloria is experienced and knows what she is doing. Now after one year my husband and I have our work permit and we have felt very happy to receive such great news. Before having a work permit getting a job was so difficult there was always a question of “what if I can’t find a job” or “how will I provide for my family”. Now things are going to be easier and we are looking forward to better days. I highly recommend Gloria Cardenas for your Immigration process. She is professional, highly knowledgeable and will get results in your favor.

Posted by Peter | June 16, 2014 | Immigration

US Citizenship

Gloria and her team guided me successfully through the process to become a US citizen in a very professional way and took all the pressure off me. I moved here to the US from Switzerland a few years ago and now I can enjoy to stay here forever.

Posted by Margie | January 13, 2014 | Administrative Law

It Helps to Have Someone Who Knows the People and the Process

While our situation was probably more straightforward than most. I certainly felt that Gloria streamlined it even further, the share volume and esoterica of the documents required in our case precludes going it alone. It was even better that she knew the clerks and was very thorough on what we would ...need before even starting the application process.

Posted by Carla | December 22, 2013 | Immigration

Trust worthy and responsible attorney

My husband and I meet with Gloria to find out if he could apply for his Green card. We had been to many other attorney's who did not provide us with any hope for my husband's situation. After reviewing our case, Gloria provided us with hope. We now have a way for my husband to obtain his Green car...d. It will take many years and be a long process, but we believe in Gloria and her staff.

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Gloria Cardenas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Ann Booth

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend hiring Gloria to help you with your immigration case. I have seen Gloria work magic to help her clients. She is brilliant and knows how to get results. Gloria doesn't just try-- she succeeds! I have worked with Gloria on dozens of cases to win our client's freedom. Call her today!!! Best decision you will ever make."

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Shawn Hamp

Immigration lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cardenas is an excellent attorney and is very well versed in handling the complex and changing immigration rules and DHS process."

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Emily Smoak

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"What you want in a lawyer is in Gloria. She is extremely smart, understanding, easy to reach, has a fantastic staff, and even more, is a good colleague in the legal community. I practice mostly family law, criminal law and civil matters, but immigration issues often arise in these areas and more. She answers my questions, cares about my concerns, and cares about the concerns of her clients. I have been amazed at how closely she follows federal law, the supreme court, and appellate cases that are pending. She is always out on the forefront of her specialty to ensure she can best advocate for her clients. I do recommend Gloria to my clients when they have immigration issues, I call Gloria when I have questions myself, and I would recommend her 100% to anyone in need. Emily Smoak"

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Robert Bell

Immigration lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cardenas is a highly experienced litigator and outstanding advocate. I have always been very impressed by her high level of intelligence and professionalism. I endorse this attorney."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"Gloria is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. Gloria is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend her."

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Randall Gephart

Litigation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Claudia Silverman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cardenas is diligent, insightful, and has a great legal mind. She is a pleasure to work with. And, if you need immigration counsel, she knows her stuff! Una abogada muy buena!"

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J. Keen

Immigration lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gloria is an attorney whom I admire for her tenacity in defending her clients. I have observed her in court, and have worked with her in cases where I have seen her zealously defend her clients."

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Mary Michelena-Monroe

Litigation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Gloria is a smart and effective attorney who consistently gets great results for her clients. I highly recommend Gloria."

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Margaret Olson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gloria is intense, hardworking, compassionate and utterly dedicated to her work. I highly recommend Gloria for all immigration law issues. I trust her completely. She is competent and professional."

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Emily Smoak

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Bell

Immigration lawyer

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J. Keen

Immigration lawyer

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Claudia Silverman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Linda Dakin-Grimm

Litigation lawyer

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Kelly Ann Booth

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Lead Counsel Immigration, Lead Counsel Board

2012

Professionals For Premios Excelencia 2012, Latin American Chamber of Commerce

2011

30 Women to Watch in the State of Utah, Utah Business Magazine

2001

Top Up and Coming Litigators in California, Daily Journal

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Contract Attorney, Mexican Government/Salt Lake City Consulate

1999 - 2002

Associate- Litigation, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP

Associations

2018 - Present

Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Director

2016 - Present

TAG RANCH

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - 2015

Utah Catholic Business Network

Board of Director

2011 - 2012

Utah Latino Legislative Task Force

Independent Member

2011 - 2012

Utah Chamber of Commence

Advisory Board

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of Marco XXXXXXX

Administrative Closure- Work Permit

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Education

1990

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Pepperdine University School of Law

Attorney Participant/Strauss Institute of ADR

Speaking Engagements

2019

UndocUWeek Somos Dreamers

2017

LaGrande F.M. 102.3 February 25, 2017

Mayor Ron Bigelow, West Valley City, Utah

2017

Holy Cross Ministries

Community Outreach Meeting - Trump Administration Policy

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Orders Issued by Trump Administration - Immigration

2013

La GranD 102.3 FM Saturdays 8-9 a.m.

Radio Host - The Gloria Cardenas Immigration Show

2012

Peruvian Consulate- Salt Lake City, Utah

U Visas and Other Ways to Obtain Lawful Status in the U.S.

2012

Peruvian Consulate -Salt Lake City Utah

DEFERED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVAL

2011

Peruvian Consulate- Salt Lake City, Utah

HOW TO GET YOUR GREEN CARD WITHOUT LEAVING THE U.S.

2010

Utah Chamber of Commence

FAMILY IMMIGRATION

Publications

2011

Utah Business Magazine "30 Women to Watch in Utah"

2011

CATHOLIC LEGAL IMMIGRATION NETWORK Utah Enacts Harsh Immigration Laws

2011

Salt Lake City Tribune Immigrant Plight

Languages

Spanish

English

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