Marlene F. Gonzalez

Attorney At Law - Founder & Managing Partner
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Marlene F. Gonzalez

Attorney At Law

Founder & Managing Partner

Personal Experience

An Immigrant Helping Immigrants — Her Journey Is Your Journey.


Atty. Marlene F. Gonzalez is a highly respected immigration attorney with more than 25 years of dedicated legal experience, known for her compassion, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to helping individuals, families, and investors navigate their immigration journey with confidence.


Her own immigration story began at age 12, when she moved from the Philippines to the United States. This personal experience shaped her deep empathy for the immigrant community and today fuels her guiding philosophy: “An immigrant helping immigrants — her journey is your journey.” 


Atty Gonzalez earned her Bachelor of Science in Philosophy (1991) and her Juris Doctorate (1995) from the University of Utah College of Law. Over the years, she has developed one of the most well-rounded and impactful careers in immigration law—including private practice, nonprofit leadership, civil rights work, and federal court experience.

Area Of Practice

Admitted To Practice

  • Utah, 1996


Education

  • University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • University of Utah
  • BS - Bachelor of Science


Professional Memberships

  • National Federation of Filipino American Association - Arizona and Utah Chapter
  • Legal Advisor
  • Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce
  • Member
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • Utah Minority Bar Association
  • Member


Languages

  • Tagalogļ»æ
  • Spanish
  • English


Awards and Recognition

  • 2021, 2020 – Utah Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
  • 2018 – Philanthropic Firm of the Year, Holy Cross Ministries
  • 2018 – Outstanding Asian Business Professional, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2009 – Lawyer of the Year, Utah Minority Bar Association
  • 2005 - 2009 – Utah Legal Elite - Immigration, Utah Business Magazine
  • 2004 – Utah Legal Elite - Pro Bono Work, Utah Business Magazine
  • 2004 – Young Alumna of the Year, S.J. Quinney College of Law
  • 2004 – Raymond S. Uno Award for the Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession
  • 2003 – Asian Bridge Builder Award, Governor’s Office of Asian Affairs
  • 1994 – Best Team and Best Brief, Western Region, Thomas Tang National Moot Court
  • Competition (sponsored by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association)


Organizational Affiliations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Utah Chapter, Member since 2001
  • Jordan School District Diversity Council, Member - 2004-2006
  • Federation of Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce Utah, Counsel - 2022 to Present
  • Magna Families and Community Together Board of Trustees - 2003-2005
  • National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), Counsel - 2022 to Present
  • S.J. Quinney College of Law Alumni Board of Trustees - 2003-2006
  • Utah Asian Association – Refugee Immigrant Center, Counsel - 2018 - 2022
  • Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees - 2005
  • Utah Minority Bar Association, President - 2000; Member since 1996
  • Utah Office of Crime Victim Reparations Board of Trustees - 2007- 2011
  • Utah Sentencing Commission, Ethnic Representative - 2002 - 2013
  • YWCA of Salt Lake City Board of Directors - 2002-2005