Santos Perez - Lawyer in Rochelle Park, NJ

Santos A Perez

Criminal defense Attorney at Rochelle Park, NJ

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Settled my Personal Injury case quickly.

A lawyer who works for truth

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Practice areas

Criminal defense

40%

Criminal Defense including felonies and misdemeanors. Experience includes full jury trials of murder and complex armed robbery cases. Handled hundreds of CDS (drug) cases including complex Racketeering cases.
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23 years, 500 cases
Personal injury

40%

Personal injury practice including automobile accidents, airline passenger suits, 1st party PIP (medical expenses) coverage, et al. Served as an UM (Uninsured Motorist) arbitrator.

24 years, 1,000 cases
Chapter 7 bankruptcy

20%

16 years

Attorney Santos A. Perez has been consistently ranked a top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney by the prestigious National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and a Top 1% Attorney by the NADC association. Attorney Perez is a TOP 100 Member for 2016 of the prestigious National Trial Lawyers Association in the area of Criminal Defense, having handled and tried complex murder, armed robbery, and racketeering cases, both domestic and international in State and Federal Courts.

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Licensed for 24 years

State NJ

Status Active

Acquired 1998

Updated 11/08/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Santos A Perez

151 W. Passaic St.

2nd Fl.

Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662

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6 customer reviews

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Posted by Lester | December 14, 2019

Settled my Personal Injury case quickly.

I know from research and my friends experiences that most personal injury cases can take years. Mr. Perez initially stated that he could resolve my case quickly, because of the "threshold", and true to form he delivered and I had a check in the mail in little over one year only, just in time for Christmas. He is excellent and highly experienced.

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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2019

A lawyer who works for truth

Mr. Perez is pleasantly honest, doesn't play games with the Court or with his clients. Where other lawyers tell you what you want to hear, Mr. Perez tells you what you have to hear. He knows the Courts, he knows people, and he knows problems. In my case, I appreciated his tenacity, knowledge, and his willingness to seek out the truth without shenanigans. Highly recommend.

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Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2015

Full Dismissal of All Charges. Thank you Mr. Perez

I had a third degree case and prior conviction. I was facing more than five years of prison. I posted bail but then I missed a Court date and was incarcerated. I then decided to hire Mr. Perez. I thought I would have to post bail for a second time. Not with Mr. Perez. He went to Court with me and had me released ROR without bail! Then, he resolved my case so that all charges would be dismissed after I completed a special program! This was incredible since, because of my prior convictions, I thought I did not qualify for dismissal. But Mr. Perez somehow got me dismissal! Thank you very very much!

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Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2015

Kept my Home and my 401K Plan in a Divorce. Grateful to Attorney Perez.

Words cannot express how grateful I, as the mother of two children, am for Mr. Perez. He represented me in a divorce proceeding and thanks to his efforts I kept my home (with substantial equity) and my 401K plan. Although the average cost of a contested divorce is $15,000.00, with a low of $5,000.00, Mr. Perez billed me less than two thousand dollars and helped me keep my home for my kids as well as my 401K plan. His efforts are worth well above average, he deserves much more than 15,000.00, yet he only billed me 2,000.00. A true Godsend. He is also compassionate, professional, understanding, knowledgeable and prompt in his Court appearances. Thank you Mr. Perez!

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Posted by Maribel | August 8, 2013

Divorce

Very responsible and professional person...I am very great full he got me through a very difficult decision in my life...

Posted by Andrew | August 8, 2013

Saved My Career and my livelihood in a Federal Court Criminal case.

I was charged with violating my Supervised Release in Federal Court. My other attorney, a "Super Lawyer", told me that I was facing at least 8 months in jail, maybe more. Mr. Perez took over the case, immediately assured me that everything would be fine, and obtained an incredible result - I was only sentenced to four months at a halfway house with weekend privileges. Thanks to Mr. Perez, I was able to complete a College degree, remain employed, and provide for my family. He is knowledgeable, confident, and kept me properly informed about the case. In Court, he is VERY confident and knows his case. Thank you Mr. Perez!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Senior Attorney
Perez Law Firm, LLC
2014 - Present

Attorney
The Perez Law Firm, LLC
2014 - Present

Attorney
The Perez Law Firm
2013 - 2014

UM Arbitrator
Middlesex County
2005 - 2005

Adjunct Professor / Instructor
American Business Academy
2004 - 2006

Attorney
Law Offices of Santos A. Perez
2000 - 2013

Associate Attorney
Law Offices Joan B. Sherman
1999 - 2000

Assistant/Associate Intern
Professor Douglas W. Bordewieck, of the Cornell Law School
1997 - 1998

Summer Intern - Corporate Law Firm
Fiddler, Gonzalez, & Rodriguez
1996 - 1998

Research Assistant
Computer Science Department, Rutgers
1993 - 1994

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Education

Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998

Rutgers University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1995

University of Puerto Rico
AS
1992

Legal Cases

State v. Doe (Juvenile Matter)
Dismissed (Deferred Adjucation)

Doe v. Doe (Estate Case)
$390,000.00 default judgment against defendants.

(Federal Court) Alicea V. Outback SteakHouse
REMAND back to State Court

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Associations

Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
Editor
1997 - 1998

Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
Associate
1996 - 1997

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Honors and Awards

Top 10 Attorney, Criminal Defense
American Institute Criminal Law Attorneys
2016

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer
The National Trial Lawyers
2016

Nation's Top One Percent
National Association Distinguished Counsel
2015

The Latino American Who's Who
The Latino American Who's Who
2014

Top 100 Lawyer in NJ (Criminal Defense)
American Society Legal Advocates
2014

Top 100 Lawyer in NJ (Criminal Defense)
American Society of Legal Advocates
2013

Top Contributor
Avvo
2012

Admission, United States District Court, NJ
United States District Court, NJ
1998

Dean's List
Rutgers University
1995

Golden Key National Honor Society
Rutgers
1995

Magna Cum Laude
Rutgers
1995

Dean's List
University of Puerto Rico
1992

Summa Cum Laude
University of Puerto Rico
1992

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Publications

NJAttorney Blog (Facebook)
NJAttorney Blog (Facebook)
2014

NJAttorney FB
The Perez Law Firm, LLC
2014

New York Law School
Moot Court Judge
2013

Star Ledger
Deportation of Key Witness Stirs Up Debate at Robbery Trial
2005

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Speaking Engagements

New York Law School Moot Court
Moot Court Judge
2013

Rutgers Latin American Student Organization Law Conference
Latino-Americans and the Law
2000

Attorney endorsements

Received (33)

Given (46)

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Mark Cheser

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have viewed the contributions on AVVO from Mr. Perez for many years. I found them insightful and indicative of great experience and knowledge of the law. I recently had the pleasure of meeting hm at court. All of my thoughts about Santos were proven correct and then some. It is such a treat to be able to discuss the law with such an exceptional mind. I endorse this attorney and recommend him to any client."

Ioana Enescu

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Alexander Kraff

Unknown Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Vanessa Henderson

Unknown Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Spivack

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is very clear from his experience, contributions and reviews that Mr. Perez is extremely knowledgeable and highly competent. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him."

Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

John O'Brien

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

Golnar Sargeant

Unknown Attorney | Sep 13
Relationship: Other

"Mr. Perez is a wonderful attorney with an impeccable reputation. I always enjoy reading his sage advice on AVVO. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Perez."

Stephen Wallace

Federal crime Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I smile when another teaches me something, even when I do not always like the lesson. For you perspective clients out there, take the time to appreciate an attorney that not only knows what he is talking about, but can convince others the same. Thank you Mr. Perez. You betcha I endorse this fine attorney."

Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Perez is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from him every day. I would recommend him to anyone in his area."

Leonard Boyer

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Perez is an aggressive, caring and compassionate attorney who gives each client a 1000% effort. He is extremely knowledgeable and effective."

Chong Kim

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Perez is an excellent criminal law attorney. He cares about his clients. And he cares about the quality of his work. I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Cameron

Unknown Attorney | Nov 22
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Susan Duke

Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Vladimir Galstyan

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Elliot Yi

Unknown Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Daniel Luneau

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Perez is an exceptional attorney with a superb knowledge of the law."

Michael Greenberg

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Perez consistently provides solid and prolific responses to questions posed by members of the Avvo legal community. I endorse this excellent lawyer."