Brenda Montes

Brenda Montes

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

177 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA

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Ms. Montes represents clients in numerous areas of immigration law including deportation defense, immigration bond hearings, detention cases, consular processing, adjustment of status via family petitions, naturalization, and other immigration relief including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Humanitarian Requests and U-Visas. Ms. Montes specializes in complex cases where criminal law and immigration law intersect, offering expert legal advice and representation for her clients.

13 years | 100 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Montes Law Firm

177 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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Posted by Sonia C | September 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Above Exceptional Immigration Legal Services

I had an outstanding experience with Montes Law Firm. They handled my immigration case with utmost professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Their expertise in immigration law is unparalleled and they guided me through every step of the process with ease. The team at Montes Law Firm is highly ac...cessible, understanding, and patient. They took the time to explain complex legal jargon in simple terms, ensuring I had a clear understanding of my case. Their commitment to keeping me informed reduced my stress significantly. What sets them apart is their personal approach. They don’t just look at you as another case, but as a human being with unique needs and concerns. Their compassionate approach made me feel valued and supported throughout the process. The results speak for themselves. My case was handled swiftly and concluded favorably, all thanks to their strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail. I felt like I was in the safest hands possible with Montes Law Firm. I cannot recommend Montes Law Firm enough for anyone seeking immigration legal services. Their dedication, professionalism, and empathy exceed all expectations. They truly deserve more than a 5-star rating.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Brenda delivers

Brenda is compassionate, organized and effective in helping guide you through the citizenship process. Very happy with her performance and professionalism.

Posted by Rakib | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best attorney

she is best immigration lowyer. i found her through my friend. and i got my residency with 4 months. my case was little bit complicated. but she handled it so well. the immigration officer couldn’t deny.. i highly recommend this attorney..

Posted by Joseph | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredibly understanding and proactive

Brenda and her team helped me and my wife through our whole immigration process. She assured us of the best case scenario, but also prepared us to be ready for the worst case scenario. She was very clear with our options, and strategized multiple approaches. Her work made us confident in our ability ...to move our case forward. She was very understanding as well; there were times where what we needed to deal with was emotionally taxing, but Brenda and her team were sensitive yet honest during this.

Posted by Leah | September 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

STRATEGIC, ethical, smart, and diligent - you WANT Brenda Montes on your side

My husband and I are clients of Ms. Montes through multiple stages of our immigration journey for 5+ years now. Brenda Montes is an exceptional attorney. While others may boast similar qualifications, one of her many strengths and what sets her apart is her background as a NATIONALLY RANKED interc...ollegiate policy debater prior to her law career. Not all lawyers have the level of argumentation skills that Brenda has. Her persuasion and impact is clear when in her presence, as she explains the legal process and different ways to approach your specific situation. She knows how to talk to people like real people, while answering concerns honestly without causing panic. You'd be surprised how many lawyers don't know how to communicate with their clients in ways they will understand. Being lost amongst a sea of lawyers, it's difficult not knowing what to expect or who to trust to put in their best work versus those who do the bare minimum and see their clients merely as another account or file. Brenda truly cares and tries to understand each client's legal situation as unique to them, rather than applying general advice you may hear from different attorneys. She present you with multiple options and her best recommendation, thoroughly explaining the pros and cons to each path, and which she is confident in pursuing. Brenda is able to explain complex rules and laws, while continuously learning and developing new strategies as quickly as immigration laws and processes are being changed. You WANT an attorney as diligent as Brenda. She thinks of the best and worst case scenario and creates a plan for them so you don't have to. If anything, Brenda OVERPREPARES, which is a good thing. She literally has a plan A, B, C, and D. Get yourself a strategic attorney. It's imperative that lawyers have their own takes and approaches to legal battles for the betterment of their client. Great attorneys think outside of the box to solve problems. Brenda is AMAZING. If you're looking unsure and looking for a sign, this is it. I'm so glad we have Brenda Montes fighting in our corner.

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"Brenda is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - 2017

Associate, Franco Law Group

Associations

2016 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association of Los Angeles

2017 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2012 - 2013

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2012 - 2013

Latino Lawyers Bar Association

2012 - 2013

Mexican American Bar Association

Education

2011

University of California - Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

California State University, Fullerton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

"Know Your Rights" Forum

"Know Your Rights" for Immigrants and their Families

2016

“U.S. Department of Homeland Security”

Immigration "Know Your Rights"

2015

13th Annual Social Services in the Latina/o Community Conference

Immigration: The Seperation of Families and the Hope of Relief

Publications

2017

Clinical Law Review "A For-Profit Rebellious Immigration Practice in East Los Angeles"

Languages

Spanish

English

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