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Fernando Perez III

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL

About Fernando

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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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Showing 11 - 15 of 35 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Liao | October 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Permanent U.S. residency/green card

My family and I got our green cards last week!!! It's our fortune to meet Mr. Fernando in Oct 2014, his knowledge and experience are phenomenal. It was at the time when we received a denial notice and was in a difficult situation, but we meet Fernando, he listened to us and told us what we should do ...and what documents we need to prepare. He was absolutely right, we all got our L1 and L2 on time in the following years. He is professional and I admire him. He is the best immigration attorney for anyone that's struggling from immigration.

Posted by Jennifer | April 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best Immigration Lawyer

Fernando turned our whole immigration process around. People may think they can handle USCIS on their own but are very mistaken. Fernando made the process smooth and his reputation amongst USCIS is impeccable. Highly recommend, Perez and Associates listen to your concerns, questions etc and make the ...whole process easy going. Christine is a phenomenal paralegal and it was a pleasure corresponding with everyone in the office

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Recidencia y ciudadanía

Muchas gracias Lic. Fernándo y Cristina por todo su buen trabajo las atencion increíbles, lo recomiendo como el mejor el me ayudó desde mi recidencia y ahora con la ciudadanía.

Posted by Ahmed | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Well I got my green card so hope that says enough!

My experience working with the Lawyer and his amazing team makes me say they are the best in Tampa. Fernando is such a great lawyer who is a very straightforward, experienced and so professional dealing with his clients. The paralegal is one of the best and she is so great with finding the small deta...ils, communicating with clients, taking the extra steps to ensure exceeding your expectation, and most importantly she is very experienced and always provide you with the best and clear answers for any immigration related question or concerns. I highly recommend anyone looking for an immigration lawyer office, is to save the time and effort, and work with Fernando and his team. I am providing my honest feedback and review based on my experience for applying for the green card through the lawyer Fernando and note that my application/situation had some complications which makes the process a bit harder. However, it all worked well and I got my green card. Thanks to Fernando and his team for helping me and my family to go through all this hard process successful.

Posted by Ahmad | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

E2

I retained Mr. Perez services to change my status from B1/B2 to E2. I have consulted with multiple lawyers prior meeting with Mr. Perez. by far he is the best E2 attorney in town. So far he managed to get me the E2 status and renew it once with no problems at all. What differentiates Mr. Perez from ...most of the other immigration lawyers is that he truly cares. Thank you very much Mr. Perez for all what you have done.

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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

Activity

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