Gardner & Mendoza, P.C. of Virginia Beach

Gardner & Mendoza, P.C. is an Immigration Lawyer in Virginia Beach, VA, located at 909 First Colonial Rd #100. The firm specializes in K-1 fiancé visas, green cards, change of status, and other challenging immigration issues for local, national, and international clientele. Founded by husband and wife team John Gardner and Radlyn Mendoza, the practice has served the Hampton Roads area for over 19 years, initially catering to the Spanish-speaking community before expanding its reach. The attorneys handle family-based immigration, employment-based matters, removal proceedings, and advise non-U.S. citizens on protecting their status when charged with crimes. The firm holds a rating of 4.80 based on 259 reviews.

John Gardner and Radlyn Mendoza met at Seton Hall University School of Law in 1996 and married in 1998 before launching their firm in 2000. Gardner is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. He has served as an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University and a lead instructor at the University of Virginia’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Gardner provides attorney training in immigration law to the Norfolk Public Defender’s Office and has spoken at Continuing Legal Education courses for the Virginia State Bar and local bar associations. He has also appeared as a guest on National Public Radio’s “Hearsay.”

Radlyn Mendoza leads the immigration team, which has assisted thousands of couples in achieving Lawful Permanent Resident status. She accompanies clients to marriage adjustment interviews at the Norfolk USCIS office and assists families overseas with consular processing. The firm also includes associate attorney Sarah Lollar, who practices exclusively in immigration law and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Lollar was named a 2019 Top Lawyer for Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVaBIZ. The team is supported by staff members who provide translation services in Spanish and Tagalog, ensuring clear communication with diverse clients.

The firm is known for its strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews. The majority of their clients are referrals from satisfied former clients. The attorneys are recognized for their expertise in complex immigration matters and their commitment to explaining legal processes in plain terms. Their approach emphasizes collaboration and solutions for even the most difficult cases, from employment visas to criminal defense impacts on immigration status.

Gardner & Mendoza, P.C. brings decades of combined legal experience and a deep understanding of the unique immigration challenges facing families and businesses in Virginia Beach.

The firm is situated on First Colonial Road, approximately 0.3 miles from Linkhorn Park Elementary School and near the intersection with Laskin Road.

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