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Under Petra Melendez's leadership, Melendez Legal has become a beacon of hope and reliability, known for its rapid service, high success rates, and exceptional client care. Petra and her team, including two attorneys and a dedicated support staff, are committed to making immigration services accessible and personalized, treating every client with dignity and respect.
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Petra Melendez draws on 15 years of experience in immigration law firms to create a unique and compassionate approach to client support. Having witnessed the emotional challenges that clients face, she understands the urgency of their situations and the importance of trust in the legal process. Petra has implemented innovative practices that prioritize empathy and understanding. She believes that providing a safe space for clients not only fosters trust but also empowers them during their journeys.​
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​At Melendez Legal, community involvement and giving back are core values. Petra and her team are dedicated to overcoming language barriers and providing first-class legal support tailored to each client's unique journey. For Petra and her team, their work is more than a profession: it is a calling. They invite you to experience the difference that dedicated, compassionate, and efficient legal support can make in your immigration process.
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Mr. Manzano has been a licensed attorney since 2006. He has general experience in all fields of law. Today, he focuses on immigration law. Mr. Manzano has 16 years of experience representing individuals filing family-based petitions and deportation defense for individuals in immigration court. Such cases include Cancellation of Removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT), deportations, removal, appeal, Visas and Work Permits, Asylum, Complete Adjustment, Consulate Processing.
Mr. Manzano is fluent in Spanish and has represented individuals from all South American countries. Mr. Manzano has clients across the United States.
A native of Southern California, Mr. Manzano received his B.S.B.A in Finance from Northern Arizona University. While an undergraduate, he was named a member of Who’s Who Among College and University Students and a member of the National Hispanic Honor Society. He received his Juris Doctorate (JD) from Pacific College of Law where he graduated top 5% of his class.
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He was a recipient of numerous Witkin/American Jurisprudence Awards for academic excellence. To complete his academic career, in 2005, he obtained a Masters In Law (LLM) in Taxation with an emphasis in E-Commerce from St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida.
Mr. Manzano is a member of the Connecticut State Bar, American Bar Association (ABA), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). In 2010, he was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the 5th and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.