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Gerardo Menchaca

Gerardo Menchaca

Gerardo Menchaca, Attorney at Law, Escamilla & Poneck LLP
  • Immigration Law
  • Texas
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Gerardo Menchaca is the lead immigration attorney of Escamilla & Poneck, LLP and is licensed to practice law in every immigration court in the United States. He has dedicated his legal career to helping people from all over the world deal with the complexities of the US immigration system. As an immigration attorney, his job is to help people become part of the best country in the world.

Gerardo is a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law, and has an economics degree from Texas State University. Additionally, he is a current member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Texas Bar Association, and the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association. He was voted one of San Antonio’s Best Immigration Lawyers in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2011 (SA Scene Magazine).

In years past, his community involvement includes serving on the board of directors of nonprofit groups including the Family Service Association and Positive Beginnings, a child development organization, where he served as board president. He is a former member of the San Antonio Mobility Coalition and an alumnus of the Alex Briseño Leadership Development Program.

“People come to America for the opportunities this great country offers. This is the place that invented everything from sliced bread to the light bulb. Then came the first airplane, the cell phone and the internet. America, including its immigrants, have revolutionized the world a million times over. So, when people want to come to America, I get it. I am proud to help people pursue their American Dream.”

Education
St. Mary's University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Escamilla & Poneck LLP
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Attorney
Bozada PC
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Attorney
Escamilla & Poneck LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Florida could lose millions of investment dollars if Trump-backed immigration bill passes
Miami Herald
Only Reform Will Stop Immigrant Tragedies
San Antonio Express News
Speaking Engagements
Immigrant's Rights in the USA, Breaking Borders, Our Lady of the Lake University
SGA
Certainty in Uncertain Times: Taxes, Immigration, Investments and More, US Immigration Under President Trump, J Prime, 1401 North Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78258
Asociasion de Empresarios Mexicanos
Attorney Gerardo Menchaca presented regarding changes to immigration law in the early days of the Trump Presidency.
Certifications
Attorney & Counselor at Law
Texas Supreme Court
Awards
Best Lawyers of 2017
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Best Lawyers of 2016
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Best Lawyers of 2015
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Best Lawyers of 2014
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Best Lawyers of 2012
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Best Lawyers of 2011
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Professional Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Texas State Bar  # 24038012
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Checks and all kinds of credit cards are accepted.
Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
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Website
Website for Gerardo Menchaca Immigration Lawyer San Antonio Texas
Contact & Map
Gerado Menchaca Immigration Lawyer
12500 San Pedro Avenue
Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78216
Telephone: (210) 858-9681
Fax: (866) 408-0986