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An attorney that understands

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María Mendoza grew up outside of El Paso, Texas. Her mother was born in Durango, Mexico and later migrated to the United States. María has witnessed first hand the poverty and difficulties that so many immigrants face. As a teenager, Ms. Mendoza dreamed that it was possible to achieve more than what society expected of her and this ability to dream of a better life ignited her legal career. Today she fights to defend clients in both immigration and personal injury law.

Languages

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Spanish

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English

Practice Areas

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Immigration

United States Nationwide

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Personal Injury

Maryland and the District of Columbia

Recognition and Associations

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American Immigration Lawyers Association

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Recognition and Associations

American Bar Association

2010 – Present
Appellate Committee, 2012-2013

District of Columbia Bar, D.C. Bar Leadership Academy Inaugural member, 2013

Publications Committee, 2014 – Present

District of Columbia Defense Lawyers Association

2013 – Present.
Publications committee, 2013- Present

Gateway Community Development Corporation

2014 – Present
Board of Director, 2014 – Present.

Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia

2009 – Present
Vice President for External Affairs, 2014
Vice President for Internal Affairs, 2013
Board of Director, 2012
Secretary, 2011
Task Force on Advancing Latino Attorneys, Co-Chair
Employer Outreach Committee, Co-Chair
Endorsement Committee, Board Liaison
Professional Development Committee
Legislative Affairs Committee
Public Interest Committee
Equal Justice Awards Committee, Co-Chair

Hispanic National Bar Association

2006 – Present.
DREAM Initiative Task Force, Secretary
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy,
Inaugural Member
39th Annual Convention Plenary Subcommittee Co-Chair
Immigration Reform and General Counsel roundtable plenary sessions, 2014

Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia

2009 – Present
Secretary, 2014
Amicus Committee Chair, 2012-2013
Diversity Committee Co-Chair, 2013
Mentoring Committee Co-Chair, 2013

María G. Mendoza is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer whose mission is to help her clients obtain work authorization and gain legal residency status in the United States, including, when possible, without leaving the United States to attend consulate interviews abroad. She has successfully handled thousands of immigration cases and has won cases for clients that other lawyers said were not winnable. Many of her clients have complex and difficult situations due to issues such as illegal entries into the United States, prior deportations and criminal convictions and have spent decades trying to find a solution to fix their papers. Due to her vast experience, knowledge and creativity, Ms. Mendoza is able to create winning solutions for her clients.

In the District of Columbia and Maryland, Ms. Mendoza, through her team of attorneys, fights for the rights of the injured in automotive accidents including bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, drunk driving accidents and commercial vehicle/trucking cases involving catastrophic injury and death.

After graduating from law school at age 23, Ms. Mendoza started her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Vanessa Ruiz of the D.C. Court of Appeals, the equivalent of the Supreme Court for the District of Columbia. She was a 2009-2010 law fellow for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute where she worked on national policies that would uplevel the Latino community. Before turning her focus to immigration and personal injury law, Ms. Mendoza’s prior clients included governmental entities of Puerto Rico, large corporations and Ms. Mendoza litigated hundreds of actions, in administrative, state and federal courts on behalf of her clients. She worked with some of the best lawyers in Washington D.C. before she founded her own law firm.

A staunch advocate for immigrants, underserved communities, and women; Ms. Mendoza is involved in a number of national and local civic organizations. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and served on the Board of Directors for the Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia for several years at the beginning of her career. She also served as a Board Director for the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia and previously held leadership positions with the D.C. Bar.

Ms. Mendoza understands the plight of Latino immigrants, Latino families, and other underserved communities very well. Her mother, who was born in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, came to the United States as part of the Bracero program, where she and her immediate family did the jobs most Americans don’t want to do — picking onions and other agricultural produce under the hot sun for very little pay and under poor working conditions. Ms.Mendoza’s father was born and raised in New York City and grew up amongst tremendous poverty and street crime. Ms. Mendoza grew up outside of El Paso, Texas, in a community riddled with domestic violence, gangs, street crimes, single-parent households, and other challenges that often accompany poverty. As a teenager, Ms. Mendoza dreamed that it was possible to achieve more than what society expected of her and this ability to dream of a better life ignited Ms. Mendoza’s legal career. Ms. Mendoza uses her ability to think outside the box to help her clients achieve their very own American dreams.

Client Testimonials

  • I give thanks and the whole glory of our Lord for putting this great person, lawyer Maria Mendoza, in my way. I know God used, and continues to use, her for big victories making some justice for many Hispanic people.
    Review 5
  • Thanks to lawyer Maria Mendoza I have a better job with a better salary to provide a better life to my family. Now I want to save money to buy a house and I'm anxious about the next step, which is the permanent residence.
    Review 4
  • I had many bad experiences with other lawyers. I think most of them try and steal your money without helping at all. However, lawyer Maria Mendoza did deliver. I have my work permission, my social security card, and my travel authorization. I recommend lawyer Maria Mendoza.
    Review 2
  • I want to thank God, lawyer Maria Mendoza and her whole team who made an excellent job when other lawyers did not help me. With her and her team, thank God, here are the results. Thank you. It is possible when working with her.
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Location

601 Pennsylvania Ave NW,
Washington, DC
20004, USA

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The Mendoza Law Firm
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Based on 377 reviews
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Ydalia VasquezYdalia Vasquez
17:19 05 Feb 23
I want to thank the Mendoza Law firm for all they have done. They are extremely professional, honest and kind. From the first phone call they made us feel completely at ease. I would 100% recommend they. I have send friends over to they and they agree.
Karla CastilloKarla Castillo
04:36 04 Jan 23
Thanks to Maria Mendoza my parents were able to get a work permit within the year of working with her while they await for their residency. Highly recommend them for any immigration service!
Jise SanchezJise Sanchez
21:29 29 Dec 22
Excellent and fast services! I am very thankful for all the efficiency and fast immigration service! I 100% recommend Mendoza Law Firm to any person who really wants their case to be solved in a great & timely manner! After so many years of trying with different immigration attorneys, i was lucky to find them although i was skeptical at first. They promised to resolve my immigration status, and they kept their word in 8 months as promised. Thank you for helping me regain trust in the law. And thank you for helping me out to get my work permit and social security. I recommended your services too, i will continue to recommend you as much as i can to anyone who wants a great job.Thank you so much!
Monico DonMonico Don
14:10 25 Dec 22
The Mendoza law firm got me my work permit in two months. Now I’m not worried about my status in this country and can provide for my family worry free! They were very good with communicating and keeping me updated on everything that was going on. I recommend Mendoza law firm to anyone and everyone. Don’t hesitate to let them help you.
Katherine CartagenaKatherine Cartagena
14:36 20 Dec 22
The Mendoza Firm is the best car accident law firm ever! They got me a car immediately and referred me to the best doctors. They finally negotiated with the insurance company to get me money for my accident! I love the Maria and her team and couldn’t be happier!
Marivel SalinasMarivel Salinas
22:02 15 Dec 22
I have received an excellent service from the lawyer Mendoza and her team. When I call to ask about my case they always answer my concerns. Previously, another lawyer couldn’t do anything for me or my case, and the lawyer and her team have helped me in 7 months. I thank Almighty God and that wonderful team that they have in the offices of the lawyer Maria Mendoza, I recommend them 100%
Irania MoralesIrania Morales
22:26 17 Sep 22
My mom got her social security card with this lawyer!! It took time , but it finally came!!! We went to other lawyers and in the end they said they couldn't do anything and she wasted her money. But with mendoza it was different!! She said she could and she did!!! My mom is so happy about it!! I really recommend her😁😁
David AlvizoDavid Alvizo
05:05 02 Jul 22
Excellent and fast services! I am very thankful for all the efficiency and fast immigration service! I 100% recommend Mendoza Law Firm to any person who really wants their case to be solved in a great & timely manner! After being rejected and scammed by so many immigration attorneys, i was lucky to find them although i was skeptical at first. They promised to resolve my immigration status, and they kept their word in 9 months as promised. Thank you for helping me regain trust in the law. And thank you for helping out the friends i have recommended your services to, i will continue to recommend you as much as i can to anyone who wants a great job. Thank you for being honest, although all cases are different Mendoza Law Firm will let you know if your case can be resolved before taking a penny from you. Everything you have done, no amount of money can ever repay.
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