Education 

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law 

J.D.

• Florida Atlantic University  

Bachelor Degree, Marketing and Hospitality Management

Immigration Attorney João Marcos Mendes received his Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law & subsequently his license to practice law from the Florida Bar. While at Nova, Mr. Mendes received the Nova Pro Bono Award for his dedication to community service during his internship with Guardian Ad Litem.

Prior to law school, Mr. Mendes graduated from Florida Atlantic University where he earned Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing and Hospitality Management. At FAU, Mr. Mendes was an active member of the student body where he worked with FAU’s athletic marketing department to promote sporting events on campus. Mr. Mendes was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and DECA.

Mr. Mendes was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is tri-lingual in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Moving to the United States at an early age, Mr. Mendes saw first-hand what migrating to a new country meant. He now aims to help those who want the same thing his family wanted several years ago, a new life in the U.S.

Mr. Mendes is a seasoned immigration attorney with a passion for helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve their immigration goals. With a keen understanding of the intricacies of immigration law, Mr. Mendes has successfully assisted countless clients.

In his free time Mr. Mendes enjoys playing soccer, traveling the world and listening to podcasts.