María Mendoza

Maria Mendoza is an immigration lawyer who has been serving clients since her admission to the District of Columbia Bar in 2010. As the founder of The Mendoza Law Firm, she focuses her practice on helping individuals and families navigate complex immigration matters. Her work includes assistance with citizenship applications, permanent residence, work permits, humanitarian visas, deportation defense, and federal immigration litigation. Throughout her legal career, she has worked to make immigration law more accessible and understandable for those seeking legal protection and opportunities in the United States.

Maria earned her J.D. from an accredited institution. She has been admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia since 2010. Her legal knowledge has been strengthened through work with federal legal institutions, appellate courts, and professional legal organizations. This background has provided her with experience in litigation, legal research, policy matters, and immigration law.

María gained valuable experience working on complex litigation and immigration policy matters at the federal level before establishing her own law firm. Her professional experience includes work related to the Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., as well as involvement with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

María played these roles and it helped her develop a strong understanding of legal advocacy, appellate procedures, and immigration-related issues. Over the years, she has also held leadership positions in several respected legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Women Lawyers Association, and the National Association of Hispanic Lawyers.

María Mendoza has dedicated her career to helping immigrants understand their legal rights and pursue lawful immigration solutions. Through her representation, she has assisted clients seeking humanitarian protection, family-based immigration benefits, residency, and citizenship. She is also committed to community education, providing information that helps individuals and families better understand the immigration system. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Maria continues to advocate for clients with professionalism, knowledge, and a strong commitment to achieving positive legal outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Mendoza Law Firm
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, National Association of Hispanic Lawyers
• Member of Board of Directors, Gateway Community Development Corporation
• Member, District of Columbia Women Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia

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