Gardner & Mendoza, P.C. - Newport News, VA
Gardner and Mendoza, P.C. is an award-winning immigration and criminal defense law firm in Newport News and Virginia Beach, bringing over two decades of compassionate, multilingual advocacy in family visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, and military immigration across Hampton Roads.
Award-Winning Immigration and Defense Counsel in Newport News
Navigating the United States immigration system or facing criminal charges that could jeopardize your legal status requires skilled legal guidance. Gardner and Mendoza, P.C. is a premier immigration and trial practice serving Newport News and the greater Hampton Roads region. Founded in 2000 by husband and wife John Gardner and Radlyn Mendoza, the firm has guided thousands of individuals and families through complex immigration and criminal proceedings. Radlyn Mendoza brings deep personal commitment to helping immigrant families, while seasoned trial attorney John Gardner focuses on criminal defense and the intersection of criminal charges and immigration law, known as crimmigration. When you need a lawyer urgently to halt deportation proceedings or resolve an urgent visa problem, the firm delivers prompt, compassionate advocacy.
Full-Spectrum Immigration and Trial Practice Disciplines
The firm provides comprehensive legal representation across diverse areas of immigration and state trial practice:
Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, and K-1 Visas
Keeping families united is central to the practice. The legal team assists U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in petitioning for spouses, children, parents, and siblings. Services include adjustment of status for green cards, consular processing abroad, K-1 fiancé visas, removal of conditions, and VAWA self-petitions. The attorneys guide clients through interviews and documentation to ensure applications are processed without unnecessary delay.
Citizenship, Naturalization, and Military Immigration
Achieving American citizenship is a momentous milestone. The firm guides permanent residents through N-400 naturalization, resolving issues related to foreign travel, tax filings, or prior law enforcement contact. Serving the military community of Hampton Roads, the firm also assists service members and military families with expedited naturalization and military parole in place to secure lawful status for spouses.
Deportation Defense, Removal Proceedings, and Waivers
Facing removal from the United States is distressing for families. Gardner and Mendoza provides aggressive deportation defense before the immigration courts. The attorneys represent respondents seeking asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal, and bond hearings. The firm also prepares I-601 and I-601A waivers to overcome grounds of inadmissibility.
Business Immigration and Employment-Based Visas
American companies and foreign professionals rely on the firm to secure lawful employment authorization. The practice handles non-immigrant work visas, including H-1B specialty occupation visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, and TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals. The attorneys also assist employers with PERM labor certification and employment-based immigrant visas (EB-2 and EB-3).
Criminal Defense and Crimmigration Advocacy
For non-citizens, even a minor misdemeanor can trigger deportation or bar citizenship. Attorney John Gardner has tried thousands of criminal and traffic cases across Virginia courts. By coordinating criminal defense strategy directly with immigration law, the firm defends against DUI, assault, theft, and drug charges while safeguarding client immigration status.
Why Clients Trust Gardner and Mendoza, P.C.
When you decide to hire an attorney for an immigration matter or criminal defense, selecting a firm with proven community trust is vital. Key advantages include:
- Over Two Decades of Legal Excellence: Established in 2000 with a proven track record of helping thousands of clients achieve lawful residency and citizenship.
- Dual Immigration and Criminal Competence: Complete in-house representation that protects non-citizens from immigration pitfalls caused by criminal accusations.
- Multilingual Legal Support: Fluent consultations and client communication in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
- Convenient Peninsula Office: Located at City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News, providing easy access for Peninsula and Williamsburg residents.
Take control of your future and protect your family legal status. Contact Gardner and Mendoza, P.C. today to consult a lawyer dedicated to your immigration goals.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the upscale retail and business core of Newport News, within the highly walkable City Center at Oyster Point district.
Building Location
This is a contemporary Class A office high-rise known as One City Center. The prominent brick and glass structure overlooks Fountain Park and is near upscale dining spots like Hayashi and Saté.
Parking Details
Clients and visitors can park in the on-site parking deck or utilize the street parking spots located around the central square.
Public Transit
Served by Hampton Roads Transit Route 108 (Riverside Medical Center - Lee Hall); nearest stop is at City Center & Tug Boat.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main building entrance of One City Center. Head past the lobby reception desk and take the elevator up to the 3rd floor. The offices are in Suite 300.