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Gerardo Menchaca
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โจ About
About Gerardo Menchaca
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. Maryโs 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 Antonioโs 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 Briseรฑo Leadership Development Program.
โPeople 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.โ
โ๏ธ Practice Areas
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Immigration Law
Credentials & Experience
๐ Education
St. Mary'
s University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
๐ Bar Admissions
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Member
Member
Texas State Bar ย # 24038012
Member
Member
Member
๐ผ Professional Experience
Attorney
Escamilla & Poneck LLP 2013 - Current
Attorney
Bozada PC 2006 - 2013
Attorney
Escamilla & Poneck LLP 2002 - 2006
๐ Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers of 2017
Scene in SA Magazine
Best Lawyers of 2016
Scene in SA Magazine
Best Lawyers of 2015
Scene in SA Magazine
Best Lawyers of 2014
Scene in SA Magazine
Best Lawyers of 2012
Scene in SA Magazine
Best Lawyers of 2011
Scene in SA Magazine
๐ 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