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

1

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 Gallardo | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Abogada de Inmigracion super super profesional

La abogada de Imigracion gloria cardenas hizo un trabajo súper profesional, por qué mi caso era muy difícil y yo había ido con muchos abogados de aquí supuestamente muy profesionales y ninguno quiso agarrar mi caso y yo a gloria la escuché en el radio y ella siempre contestaba a todas las preguntas m...uy honesta y profesional,, mil gracias familia america y gloria Cárdenas por haber trabajado en mi casó mi familia y yo nos sentimos bendecidos, Dios los bendiga y sigan ayudando a las personas con toda la honestidad y profesionalismo que los caracteriza ,,

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Worst experience

I'll start off by sayin she basically stole my money and did nothing for me. All she wanted to talk was money money money and not one time did she make me feel like I was in good hands. She lied every chance she had and always kept very important details about my case instead of being 100% honest she... would go around the reality of the case and just lie. The day I hired her was the worse day ever she wouldn't even want to attend a couple hearing because she was either on stupid vacation spending the money she takes from people like me or she just wasn't felling "good". I regret hiring her because thanks to her I almost got deported and of course in order for you to even ask a question through email or phone calls they MADE SURE you knew it was going to cost you to get an answer. Familia America and all staff is seriously the most ridiculous untrained company. Now if any of you are seeking for REAL help I definitely suggest avoing her and hiring a well trained lawyer because you WILL regret it if you end up in her BS. She made me do things that weren't even NECESSARY at all just because she couldn't find a way to help she would just tell me to do this or this will happen in court or do that or that will happen in court so I would comply with the requests and she NEVER mentioned anything that she made me do in court so why the hell would she make me do things that were never going to be brought up in my hearings.? Again don't waste your time with Gloria Cardenas or any of her unprofessional staff. Look for someone else! That's why she's holds 8.8 out 10 because she isn't the best at what she does and she shouldn't even have a license for this when she can't even learn to treat people with respect. She's a waste of time and WILL be a waste of your money. AVOID HER

Gloria Cardenas

Replied last May 16, 2016

Fraudulent Post. AVVO IS CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION. I have been an attorney for 25 years in good standing. I have decades of experience in state, federal, and immigration courts. I attended UCLA, and Hastings College of the Law, and have been recognized as an excellent attorney. During this time, I have never missed a scheduled court hearing, never lied to a client, never made a client do anything he/she did not agree with or which was not true, and never charged fees that have not been earned Read all of the other reviews, and my record will speak for itself. If I ever acted this way as stated, I would surely have been disbarred many years ago. On the contrary, I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and on the list of attorneys with the EOIR, and USCIS. All requiring a detailed background check of my personal and professional record. I aggressively defend my clients, and do all that I can to succeed for my client. The only thing that I can think of is that this is posted by a competitor, or a very angry person who has clearly stated false things which I cannot defend against specifically but would be more than willing to address. The fact that someone has posted 8.8 out of 10 indicates to me that this person simply wants to keep my rating below a 10. Thank you for taking the time to read this response, and consult with me in the hopes of representing you.

Posted by Ayancy | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Gloria Cardenas changed our lives.

Thanks to Gloria Cardenas my brother, mother and I were all able to successfully receive our U visas. Thanks to this we were able to receive our social security cards and workers permits. After the waiting process, we were all able to receive our Green Cards. We are extremely grateful for her advice ...and making this process as tolerable as possible. Her team kept us up to date every step of the way. We look forward to going back in 3 years to file for our citizenship.

Posted by jazmin | February 24, 2015 | Immigration

Gloria Cardenas is the best

If you want a good lawyer Gloria Cardenas is the best lawyer ever I will recommend her to any one that needs help with their immigration status she will make things much easy for you she is grate on understanding you she will answer all your questions and explain to you everything she is doing and sh...e will keep you inform of everything I am really satisfied with her work she is the best their can be

Posted by Blanca | November 03, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Representation

I heard about the lawyer from my daughter Mayra . My family had a case with her previously and she had helped them to obtain their residency. I had decided to present my case to her. I thought that I would not be able to obtain my residency. I had applied previously without a lawyer and had received... a notice that I could not continue my case. When I came to see Gloria she gave me hope that I was going to be able to get my residency and I felt very hopeful. At first I applied through my husband’s petition for me. When I came to see Gloria she advised me that my daughter could make my request . We started the paperwork and a year later I have my residence. During this process the attorney kept us informed and answered all my questions The process is very long and I suggest being patient. There are times when one is desperate and wants to see immediate results but Gloria knows her job well and get results in your favor.

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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

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Kelly Ann Booth

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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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