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Brenda Montes
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Biography
Ms. Montes is a passionate and dedicated attorney, representing clients in numerous areas of immigration law, including deportation and removal defense in Immigration Court, immigration bond hearings, representation for ICE detainees, ISAP visits, consular processing, family petitions, naturalization, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Humanitarian Requests, VAWA, T- and U-Visas, and several other forms of immigration relief.
Attorney Montes’ legal expertise comes from a profound passion to represent clients with complex legal issues, such as cases where criminal law and immigration law intersect. Having a deep understanding of the injustices found throughout the criminal and immigration law systems, Attorney Montes is particularly adept at helping rehabilitated immigrants who have had encounters with the criminal justice system seek relief in the United States.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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13 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Montes Law Firm
177 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Pasadena, CA, 91105
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Posted by Marlon | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Passionate Lawyer
Brenda Montes has been an exceptional lawyer, she has been working really hard for my niece in court and outside of court. She is always prepared for the worst, so when the worst comes she’s got a solution for it. She pays attention to small details that could hurt the case in court. Besides making s...
Posted by Ven Rimon | August 21, 2018
Excellent
She is very friendly an open minded explain every single fact of my case ,I set my mind to hire her for my case. and I also recommended to hire her as your attorney .
Posted by Adam | March 09, 2018
Business Owner
Brenda was more than generous with her time and made me feel as though I was a valued client. Her attention to detail and prompt replies provided me with all of the answers I was looking for, as well as a sense of being cared about. She went above and beyond the efforts of many attorneys I have ev...
Posted by Carlos | March 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
U visa
Brenda was a very dedicated attorney honest and will recommend her 100% she will answer my calls all the time.
Posted by juan figueredo | September 26, 2017 | Immigration
excellent
this is the best professional I ever seen, she really help me out with the resource and every step I have to follow in my inmigration process. she gave me relievable information about coasts and times with all my process. shes honest professional and also a real respectful person
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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
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"
2016
Clinical Law Review Symposium
Re-conceptualizing Tools for the Rebellious Lawyer: The Paradox of Empathy in the Context of Immigration Practice
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
Activity
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