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
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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...
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 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 San | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very disappointing and left alone
My husband and I went to Gloria Cardenas- to start his immigration process. We had an issue with his divorce in his home country. She assured us to proceed with the divorce and once we obtained it to return to her and continue the process. Once we received the divorce decree and try to make an app...
I am sorry that you had a poor experience at my firm. While I did offer free consultations for many years, my policy changed in 2016, and I now charge $75.00 for a consultation, and if retained, that fee will be applied to the Retainer paid. That is very fair given that most equally qualified attorneys charge a non-refundable $250.00 consultation fee. Many people mistakenly believe that once they hire an attorney for one process, or application, that attorney is their attorney for all processes, steps in the processes, or applications. The scope of representation is clearly defined by me both orally during the consultation, as well as in writing. My staff has not been replaced. On the contrary, my staff have worked with me for many years. I do have additional people handling my telephone calls, and taking detailed intakes to assist me in providing the best possible communication with my clients, and anyone who wishes to consult with me. I consider myself to be a very straightforward and honest lawyer, and my 25 year record speaks for itself.
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...
"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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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