also known as Gloria Cardenas
Ms. Gloria Cardenas is an experienced immigration attorney, and owner of FAMILIA AMERICA LLC, an immigration law firm representing individuals in the U.S. and around the world. She earned her BA from UCLA and JD from UC Law, San Francisco. She is passionate about achieving her client’s dream of employment in the U.S., lawful status and citizenship. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and was recognized by the Daily Journal as one of the Top 40 Litigators under 40 in California. Ms. Cardenas was recognized as 30 Women to Watch by Utah Business Magazine. She has successfully represented hundreds of immigrants before the immigration court saving many from deportation. Ms. Cardenas assists companies in their goal of hiring temporary or full time workers.
She is the daughter of the Honorable Raymond Cardenas, Retired, one of the founding members of the Mexican American Bar Association. She is a native of Los Angeles, mother of four and resides in Utah and Northern California with her Canadian husband.
She has over 250,000 followers including Tiktok and Instagram where she is known as the Immigration Queen and imparts her knowledge to millions about immigration processes, policies and pathways to citizenship.
Education
Admission, State Bar of California, June 1991 (active and in good standing)
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings College of the Law)
Juris Doctor, 1990
UCLA, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1986
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6243 South Redwood Road, Suite 235, Taylorsville, UT, 84123
32 Client Reviews
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Posted by Leesha&Bano | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Lawyer!
When my wife and I decided to look for an immigration lawyer for me to become a resident, we looked online and it was here on AVVO that we found Mrs. Cardenas. From the moment we met her and spoke to her about my case, I felt very assured and confident that she was the best lawyer a decision that I ...
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Hope Returned to A Dreamer
I had gone to numerous consoltations to try and apply and obtain DACA and only heard the same repeated answer, NO. Years of meeting with many different lawyers I had lost all hope. After almost a year of not trying I decided to give it one more chance. Following my first consultation with Gloria, I w...
Posted by Aaron Tarin | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent lawyer with an excellent team behind her.
I've worked with Gloria and her team on several complex cases and have been thoroughly impressed with her dedication to her clients. She understands the law and doesn't shy away from even the most challenging cases.
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 ...
Posted by Betsy | October 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Refugee Asylum Case
My friend and I contacted Ms Cardenas to represent her in the Refugee Asylum case and to stop deportation. My friend is an immigrant from Honduras, she fled her country with her little boy in an attempt to save her life and her sons life. She was a victim of domestic violence and tortured by her chil...
"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."
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"Gloria is a smart and effective attorney who consistently gets great results for her clients. I highly recommend Gloria."
"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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Criminal defense lawyer
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
2013 - Present
Contract Attorney, Mexican Government/Salt Lake City Consulate
1999 - 2002
Associate- Litigation, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP
2018 - Present
Utah Hispanic Chamber of CommerceDirector
2016 - Present
TAG RANCHBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Utah Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
Utah Catholic Business NetworkBoard of Director
2011 - 2012
Utah Latino Legislative Task ForceIndependent Member
2011 - 2012
Utah Chamber of CommenceAdvisory Board
Administrative Closure- Work Permit
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Attorney Participant/Strauss Institute of ADR
2019
2017
Mayor Ron Bigelow, West Valley City, Utah
2017
Community Outreach Meeting - Trump Administration Policy
2017
Executive Orders Issued by Trump Administration - Immigration
2013
Radio Host - The Gloria Cardenas Immigration Show
2012
U Visas and Other Ways to Obtain Lawful Status in the U.S.
2012
DEFERED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVAL
2011
HOW TO GET YOUR GREEN CARD WITHOUT LEAVING THE U.S.
2010
FAMILY IMMIGRATION
2011
2011
2011
Spanish
English
Legal Answers
Will my husband overlapping marriage hurt him or my green card application ?
27 Mar 2019
Does the one petty offence applies for naturalization in establishing GMC?
16 May 2017
Can I apply to I-131 Travel document with I-485 green card
18 May 2017