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Fernando Perez III

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL

About Fernando

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Retainer

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Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Perez & Associates

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL, 33607-5310

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Fernando Perez III's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

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Posted by Taher Shriteh Palestinian from Gaza | October 15, 2012 | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer I've ever known

I've known attorney Perez for more than 12 year as my family lawyer. He is well informed and very knowledgeable about immigration laws and updates. When I send him Emails, he responds fast even during weekends and holidays. sometimes I email him late at night then I get the answer in the same night.... Many times I get his answers when even if he is out of his office or home through his cellphone. When I was looking for a lawyer 12 years ago to take my case, I interviewed about 6 lawyers. attorney Perez was the only one who answered all my questions without using law books to answer my many questions. he charged me all the time fixed amount of dollars which is fair legal fees regardless of time and efforts he puts in the case. I recommend attorney Perez highly for any case, even if it is complicated one like mine which ended up recently with Green Cards for my wife, 4 kids and I. from my experience I learnt from my prolonged immigration difficult case I think attorney Perez is the best to hire his service to handle any immigration case.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2011 | Immigration

I know Fernando for a many years.. He has helped to reunited our family…

I know Fernando for a many years… He has helped to reunited our family… I know Fernando Perez as a trustworthy and as an attorney that you can depend on. First, he has helped me with my green card and a sitizenship process that was not an easy journey for me, I would say. And after all, Fernando ...has helped me out to get my husband back home after his deportation to Ukraine that happened because of mistakes that my husband made along his try outs to get everything done by himself. Usialy, troubles with immigration begin to happen when you do not ask for an advise from some one who knows exetly what to do and Fernando is the one whom you must ask. My husbands case became a real life lesson that you do need to get an attorney as early as it possible in order to avoid any legal complications that could bring you to the dead end. In our case my developing serious medical condition was the reason why my husband was aloud to come back home to US but you could avoid such risk of you being separated from your family. Most people who would read this review are the ones who are looking for an advice from a fellow in trouble and I would suggest you to work with Fernando he would not leave you helpless if there is a chance in your particular situation.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2011 | Immigration

ROCKSTAR among immigration attorneys

I had a very complicated immigration case that involved criminal convictions. Fernando provided me with a detailed high level overview of the steps we would be taking to successfully resolve my case during our initial consult. His knowledge of the immigration process is all encompassing and he is c...onsidered an expert in his field by his peers. His commitment to delivering results to his clients is evident because he works diligently and makes himself available to inquiries and concerns. I am not only extremely satisfied with my outcome, but with the handling of the entire process from start to finish. As he was recommended to me by another highly satisfied client, I also would highly recommend him and his firm to a friend or family member.

Posted by lisa bogaars | October 03, 2010 | Immigration

The best immigration attorney there is

My husband went through three other attornies over several years to obtain his green card. It wasn't until we found Fernando, did it finally happen for him. Mr. Perez is very straightforward and he knows more about immigration law than any of the attornies is any of the "big" law firms. He tough, ...and he'll tell you like it is, but it's because he knows the laws and I would recommend him over and over without a doubt.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2010 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

Best inmigration lawyer in Tampa. He saved me from being deported and despite many trips to court only charged one fee.

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Fernando Perez III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neelofer Syed

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando is simply exceptional. I learned a lot from him during my days when I worked for him which was almost for 8 years. I think there are few immigration Attorneys who could match his Knowledge."

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Martin Hernandez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse this lawyer. For nearly 20 years, our firm has been referring Mr. Perez immigration cases. He is well-versed and knowledgeable. Many lawyers say they handle immigration cases, but they quite often do not deliver. This is the lawyer you need. Cuado tu necesitas un abogado para immigracion, este es el abogado que tu tienes que llamar."

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Neil Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando Perez is one of the best immigration attorneys in Florida."

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Martin Hernandez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, International Who's Who

2018

Top Attorneys in Florida, Wall Street Journal

2015

Florida Super Lawyer in Specialty of Immigration Law, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Managing Partner, Perez & Associates

1996 - 1998

Partner, Anderson & Orcutt

1992 - 1996

Managing Partner, Fernando Perez III, P.A.

1987 - 1992

Partner, Fotopulos Spridgeon & Perez, P.A.

1983 - 1987

Attorney, Lima & Elliott

1982 - 1983

Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough County Office of the State Attorney

Associations

1983 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

British American Business Council of Tampa

Director

1995 - 2003

Hispanic Business Institute

Director

1995 - 1998

Greater Tampa YMCA

Director

1989 - 1990

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter

Past President

1989 - 1990

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

Education

1981

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017 Central Florida Immigration Law Conference

Treaty Visa Myths

2014

26th Annual Immigration Law Conference

O & P Visas (Advanced Track)

2013

25th Annual Immigration Law Conference

Talk to the Experts: Removal and Post-Conviction Relief

2008

2008 Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Naturalization

2006

Current Issues in Labor and Employment Law

Immigration Law Update for Employers

2005

26th Annual Immigration Law Update

The L and E Visa Categories: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases

2004

25th Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

2003

24th Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

2001

22nd Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

Publications

2017

2017 Central Florida Advanced Immigration Law Conference Handbook 15 Treaty Visa Myths

2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases

2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas: Did You Know That...

2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas in the Post-September 11 World

2001

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas

Languages

Spanish

English

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