Tatiana Mendez
Immigration attorney · Virginia Beach, VA · Admitted Virginia 2013
About this attorney
Tatiana Mendez is an accomplished bilingual family law and immigration attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With over a decade of dedicated legal experience, she focuses her practice on complex child custody disputes, divorce and separation, and family-based immigration. Known professionally as "Lawtina," she brings extensive courtroom experience to contested matters and has frequently served as a court-appointed Guardian ad litem advocating for the best interests of children.
Tatiana earned her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law after completing dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the founder of Artemisa Law and the published author of the "Virginia Child Custody Guide." Over the course of her distinguished career, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, a Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion, and one of The National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40.
Committed to providing compassionate and straightforward legal representation, Tatiana blends vigorous advocacy with skilled dispute resolution as a trained mediator. She is dedicated to guiding families through life's most challenging transitions with empathy, strategic focus, and a tireless commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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