Valerie Sue Lopez

Valerie Sue Lopez

also known as Valerie Lopez

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway, #360, Memphis, TN

About Valerie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

Serving Memphis, TN and Surrounding States: Petition for Alien Relative. Family Sponsored Visas, Lawful Permanent Residence, Adjustment of Status, Removal of Conditions,

17 years

80%
Asylum 20%

Removal Defense in Immigration Court - Non-Detained, I-589 Affirmative Asylum, Withholding of Removal / Convention Against Torture, 42B Cancellation of Removal

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Law Offices of Valerie Lopez

5865 Ridgeway Center Parkway, #360, Memphis, TN, 38120

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Valerie Sue Lopez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rachel | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My husband and I highly recommend Valerie!

Valerie and Brian are both professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Due to their knowledge and great attention to detail, the paperwork process was as smooth and easy as possible. They were always quick to answer any questions I had, and were very patient in guiding us through the process. It wasn’t... out of the ordinary to get an email late at night, or a phone call on the weekend. That’s how much they care about their clients. My husband has now arrived as a legal resident of the United States, and we couldn’t have done it without them! We can’t recommend them enough. Thank you, Valerie and Brian!

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

“Well done, good and faithful servant“ (Matthew 25:23).

I am a U.S. citizen by birth, and my spouse cane from overseas to marry me and to enable us to start a new life together here in the States. We needed Valerie to hold our hands and to walk us through my spouse’s change of immigration status. Valerie clearly outlined for us which immigration forms n...eeded to be filed and when, which forms could be filed together and separately (or later on in the process), what her retainer cost and what the filing fees with USCIS cost depending on how and when you file the forms. She was also very clear about which pieces of evidence needed to be included with which type immigration form filing without wasting any time. She and her office manager are very quick to return emails and calls whenever we had questions or concerns. We never had to ask ourselves, “where is our lawyer?” or “where is she with the handling of our case?” She provides coaching for immigration interviews including how to navigate the emotional impact of the process. My spouse has been approved for a Green Card. Valerie’s retainer may be higher than other immigration attorneys, but she gets the job done and does so in a timely manner.

Valerie Lopez

Replied last September 08, 2020

Thank you for your wonderful review Jessica. Wonderful working with you and your husband.

Posted by Manuel | May 28, 2020 | Immigration

Best Lawyer I've Ever Come Across

I contacted Valerie today for a consultation regarding my application for US Citizenship and she answered all my questions. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Simply amazing! Please contact her! You won't be disappointed.

Valerie Lopez

Replied last May 28, 2020

Kind words Manuel...glad we could be of assistance.

Posted by Mark | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Attorney. Will be recommending her to others

I went through the green card process with my wife. My wife, at the time finance, and I met with Valerie and Valerie explained the green card process to us. We decided we would give her a shot and she blew us away. She put together a packet for USCIS that was several hundred pages long which included... things that I would have never thought of. On top of that, she was always available (even late at night), but like every other person on this planet, she likes to take vacations and relax so there may be times when you may not be able to reach her. That being said, while she was on vacation, I never had an issue speaking with her when she was available and had reception. If she ever missed a phone call, I received a phone call back in a timely manner (usually within a few minutes). From start to finish, it probably took 3-4 months to send our papers to USCIS and receive the green card in the mail. I'm not sure why the process went so fast, but I definitely attribute the speedy process to Valerie's understanding of what exactly the government wants to see and exactly how the government thinks so there will be no need for them to question anything you want to do. Any concern the government may have about you will be cleared up by the paperwork she puts together and submits. If you are unsure of who to go to, go to Valerie. She will take all of your worries away and get the job done.

Valerie Lopez

Replied last December 04, 2019

Mark, Thank you very much for your detailed review. We appreciate your time. Its been an honor to work for you. Valerie is very happy with your success. Best wishes to your wife. Brian

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Valerie Sue Lopez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jesse Duran

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked on several cases with Valerie in the past, I can say that she is a tenacious advocate in the courtroom, and her knowledge of the law, especially in the field of medical marijuana defense, is unparalleled. I strongly endorse her work."

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

""Val" gets great results for her clients on at least a weekly, if not daily, basis. She knows the law, she's highly regarded in the criminal defense field, and I'm proud to call her a colleague. Val is understated: you won't hear her talking about her great results, but her clients' case's outcomes speak for themselves. Val's a natural. She's just plain good at defending people."

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Andrew Bouvier-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Val is simply an extraordinarily tough, smart, and dedicated attorney who fights tooth and nail for every single client. Her savvy courtroom skills are something anyone charged with a criminal offense should want on their side."

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Valerie on numerous criminal defense matters. Her knowledge of the law, efficiency, and commitment to clients sets her apart from the rest. I strongly endorse her work."

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Patricia Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Bouvier-Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jerod Gunsberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2009

Member of Legal Committee, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Valerie Lopez - Immigration + Naturalization (Memphis,TN)

2010 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Valerie Lopez (Los Angeles, CA)

2010 - Present

Attorney, Of Counsel, Law Offices of Jerod Gunsberg

2008 - 2017

Adjunct Law Professor, Los Angeles Mission College

2007 - 2017

Adjunct Law Professor, Pierce College

Associations

2008 - Present

National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws

Legal Committee

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

2007 - Present

Philippine American Bar Association of Los Angeles

Member

State Bar of California, Criminal Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

LAX

Client pled to wobbler with 30 days of community service. He can get misdemeanor after completion of the community service

LAX - Marijuana

Case Dismissed

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Education

2005

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Georgetown University

Business

Speaking Engagements

2010

Medical Marijuana Conference

Current State of Medical Marijuana Laws

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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