Melissa Untereker

Our in-depth understanding of the complexities and consequences of U.S. immigration laws allow us to tailor legal strategies to meet your individual needs—whether that is reunification with family members residing abroad, forgiveness of a prior immigration violation, or the personal and economic freedoms that come from gaining lawful status in the United States. We will work diligently and compassionately to achieve the best possible outcome for each client. We recognize the human and cultural aspects of immigration law and strive to provide the utmost in professionalism, integrity, and personal attention in every case. Melissa Untereker has practiced exclusively in immigration law for over 17 years and is deeply committed to advocating for the human rights of others. She believes that all people have the right to seek happiness, security, and economic advancement regardless of where they were born. Ms. Untereker received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University – College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to founding Frontera Immigration Law in 2016, Ms. Untereker worked as a supervising attorney at a large not-for-profit immigration legal service organization based in Chicago, and later at a high-volume private immigration law firm in El Paso, Texas. Having successfully represented hundreds of clients over the years, Ms. Untereker has gained invaluable knowledge and experience in the complex and constantly evolving area of U.S. immigration and nationality law. Ms. Untereker is licensed by the Illinois Bar and practices federal Immigration and Nationality law in all U.S. jurisdictions. Ms. Untereker is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, the Federal Bar Association, and the El Paso Bar Association. She previously served as President of the Board of Directors of the Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center in El Paso, Texas.