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Chain Migration is Fake News

I’ve been an immigration lawyer for almost 20 years, since 1999, and I have never heard “chain migration” used in any way, shape, or form when it comes to immigration. We call it family immigration – we always have, and we always should because that’s what it is. Why is the media and the Trump […]

January 2018 Preliminary Injunction: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

From USCIS: Jan. 13, 2018, Update: Due to a federal court order, USCIS has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. Until further notice, and unless otherwise provided in this guidance, the DACA policy will be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017. […]

What’s Going on With Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?

On September 5th, 2017, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is ending DACA. We at Gardner & Mendoza, P.C. understand that many of our past, current, and future clients are going through a very trying and uncertain time, and that this latest announcement from the Department of Homeland Security brings up many questions […]

What to Do if You’re Arrested For Drug Possession

Content provided by Law Offices of Michelle Bell Getting arrested for drug possession is a serious matter. A drug possession conviction can lead to hefty fines as well as jail time. If for some reason, police arrest you on suspicion of possession of drugs, you should remember that there are things that you need to […]

Crowd Fund Your Legal Fees

Legal fees seem daunting? Crowd fund your case! That’s right – CrowdJustice provides an amazing platform for those needing legal services but don’t have the funds to pay for them. CrowdJustice helped the Aziz brothers, two Yemeni nationals, raise over $36,000, who were detained and deported in the rollout of the White House’s travel ban. […]

Well, hard to believe… job done! I’m frank to admit I had no idea that it would be so involved compared to 10 years ago when I did the renewal myself. Happily I was fortunate enough to find the best people to help get it done this time. When I was a working stiff it was mostly as a field guy in sales & marketing. High tech communication in those days was a pay phone in customers’ lobbies, so someone back in the office skilled in dealing w/problems was absolutely essential when I couldn’t be contacted. Most of those who supported me that way were good at what they did, some were outstanding. None were better than you!! This tedious & sometimes worrisome process would have been unbearable without your keeping it, & me, on track. So we want to extend our thanks to you and Radlyn. Hoping for Gardner & Mendoza to continue the good work for many years to come. - Anonymous

My husband and I had a great experience with Mrs. Mendoza. She provided excellent information and a sense of urgency with every step of our immigration process. Her team was always supportive in getting us the information we needed throughout the whole process. This legal firm also treats their clients with the highest levels of respect. In all of Virginia I would say that the Gardener & Mendoza team is the best recommendation for same sex immigration cases and for immigration cases in general. It was a pleasure to work with them. - Anonymous

I Highly Recommend Radlyn Mendoza, An Excellent Immigration Lawyer. My wife and I were very worried about my wife’s immigration and legal status. We were quite impressed with Attorney Mendoza during our initial consultation. She proved to be a smart, knowledgeable, and very capable immigration attorney. She and her staff were very helpful and responsive to all of our requests. Kudos to her and staff, especially Leesa, for successfully handling our case. Thanks for a job well done. - Thomas and Cheong W.

My daughter received a reckless driving ticket going 60 in a 35 mph zone, so understandably, I was very concerned. In court, Mr. Gardner was able to get the reckless driving charge and ticket completely dismissed due to his knowledge of what the police officer had to present in court. Mr. Gardner was a familiar face to the judge and the clerks in the Virginia Beach courthouse. When we contacted John Gardner’s office at Gardner & Mendoza, he and his staff made us feel comfortable by explaining the whole process to us. His track record and the reviews online helped make the decision to choose Mr. Gardner over other attorneys easy. I highly recommend Mr. Gardner. He gave us peace of mind and won the case too! - Michelle