Atty. Mark J. Monaco, Esq.

Atty. Mark J. Monaco, Esq.

Mark Monaco has been working with immigration law for almost twenty-five years, first as a consular officer with the United States Department of State and thereafter in private practice. Since entering private practice, Mark Monaco has represented close to 2500 clients, primarily in applications for political asylum, temporary protected status, family-based immigrant visas, deferred action for childhood arrivals, special immigrant juvenile status, family-based adjustment of status, provisional waivers and labor certification.

Annandale Annandale 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (571) 596-6323 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mark J. Monaco, Esq. at a glance

Mark J. Monaco, Esq. is a Principal based in Annandale, Virginia, practicing at Mark J. Monaco, Esq., PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, immigration, and work visas. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Rochester University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Annandale, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Monaco has been working with immigration law for almost twenty-five years, first as a consular officer with the United States Department of State and thereafter in private practice
  • Since entering private practice, Mark Monaco has represented close to 2500 clients, primarily in applications for political asylum, temporary protected status, family-based immigrant visas, deferred action for childhood arrivals, special immigrant juvenile status, family-based adjustment of status, provisional waivers and labor certification
  • He has represented clients before the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State
  • He has also obtained visas for clients applying in our consular sections throughout the world, most recently in: -New Delhi, India -Manila, Philippines -San Salvador, El Salvador -Ciudad Juarez, Mexico -Lagos, Nigeria -Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -Kathmandu, Nepal Mark Monaco has also represented numerous clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals
  • He has also been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 1999 and is a volunteer attorney and former president and member of the Board of Directors of the Borromeo Legal Project at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington, Virginia
  • He has also represented clients on a pro bono basis for Catholic Charities in Arlington, Virginia and the Capital Area Immigrants Rights Coalition (CAIR)
  • Mark Monaco thus draws on a wide-range of experience in assisting all of his clients, whatever immigration matters they bring to his attention

Practice Areas Explained

Mark J. Monaco, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Monaco, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

Mark J. Monaco, Esq. is one of 663 green cards attorneys indexed nationally. Browse green cards attorneys in Virginia →

Citizenship & Naturalization

Mark J. Monaco, Esq. is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Virginia →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Mark J. Monaco, Esq. is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Virginia →

Work Visas

Mark J. Monaco, Esq. is one of 812 work visas attorneys indexed nationally. Browse work visas attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annandale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Annandale or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark J. Monaco, Esq.

Where is Mark J. Monaco, Esq.'s law office located?
Mark J. Monaco, Esq.'s law practice is located in Annandale, Virginia. The firm is Mark J. Monaco, Esq., PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark J. Monaco, Esq. handle?
Mark J. Monaco, Esq. focuses on green cards, citizenship, immigration, work visas. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Mark J. Monaco, Esq. practiced law?
Mark J. Monaco, Esq. has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Mark J. Monaco, Esq. go to law school?
Mark J. Monaco, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Mark J. Monaco, Esq. for a consultation?
You can contact Mark J. Monaco, Esq. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Rochester University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

Reviews

4.7
14 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.