Barbara D. Meneses is an attorney admitted to practice in Florida and Illinois. Her legal background includes trusts and estates, estate planning, asset protection, immigration, criminal defense, regulatory compliance, and legal research.
Ms. Meneses assists individuals and families with estate planning matters designed to protect their assets and prepare for the future. Her experience includes trust preparation and funding, deeds, entity assignments, and other legal documents related to estate and asset protection planning.
Her immigration experience includes representing clients in asylum and naturalization proceedings. She works with individuals and families navigating complex immigration matters and provides careful legal guidance throughout the process.
Ms. Meneses also has criminal defense experience, including developing case strategies, conducting investigations, negotiating resolutions, drafting and arguing motions, and representing clients throughout court proceedings.
Her education in law, taxation, healthcare regulation, business administration, and criminal justice provides her with a multidisciplinary perspective when evaluating legal issues and developing practical strategies for her clients.
Education
Juris Doctor
Loyola University Chicago School of Law — 2021
Certificate in Tax Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Certificate in Health Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Master of Business Administration
Florida International University — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude
Minor in Business
Florida International University — 1999
Bar Admissions
The Florida Bar
The Illinois Bar
Practice Areas
Immigration
Asylum and Naturalization
Languages
English / Spanish