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ABOUT US
Petra Melendez is the founder and CEO of Melendez Legal LLC, a leading immigration law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 15 years of experience and a deep personal connection to the immigrant experience through her Mexican heritage, Petra brings both empathy and expertise to her practice.
Under Petra'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 lawyers and a dedicated support staff, are committed to making immigration services accessible and personalized, treating every client with dignity and respect.
At Melendez Legal, community involvement and giving back are core values. Petra and her team are dedicated to overcoming language barriers and providing top-notch legal support tailored to each client's unique journey.
For Petra and her team, their work is more than a profession—it's a calling. They invite you to experience the difference that dedicated, compassionate, and efficient legal support can make in your immigration journey.
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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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