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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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 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Rajiev | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing service and experience - Highly Recommend.

My wife and I were searching for a good immigration lawyer after having some difficulties getting a previously lawyer we hired to start working on our case. After a bit of a hostile experience with the other lawyer, which we won't get into, my wife was able to find Valerie. I was lucky she did. Valer...ie was intelligent and responsive. They worked on our case in a timely manner while also being available to answer our specific questions regarding our case. Bryan was always highly responsive to us and helped direct us throughout this process. I just received my green card this past week and look forward to working with them in the future with my Citizenship and green card renewal.

Valerie Lopez

Replied last August 25, 2021

Rajiev, Thank you for your wonderful review. Glad to be of service.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer Exceptional Service

The service of The Law Offices of Valerie Lopez is exceptional. Valerie goes above and beyond what a client expects of them. She very responsive to calls, email, or text about any questions or problems that may arise. The thing that stood out the most compared to other law offices in town is that she... is very flexible with her office hours. She will always find time to meet up with her client any time of the day or night. She is also available on the weekends. She is just one call or text away. She made the immigration process smooth and easy for petitioning my wife and son. For those looking for any immigration services especially petitioning family, I would highly recommend her. Just provide her the necessary documents, and she will take care of the rest. She will upload and file your documents so that you don't have to.

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

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ATTORNEY!!

I've never given an on line review, but people need to know just how good this attorney truly is. Everything she says is spot on! She represented my husband in a heavy medical marijuana case with the possibility of deportation (he's from the UK). Valerie is very educated on medical marijuana. The...re were other attorneys defending other defendants in this matter that were constantly being scolded by the judge, wearing their fancy suits, but really didn't know the laws. Valerie looked like a shining star! Everything played out exactly as she said it would, she constantly kept us informed, showed up for every hearing and was never late. She ALWAYS answered our calls and sometimes it was just for a little "hand holding" or reassurance. She was vigilant about trying to work with the other defense attorneys, even though they refused to work with her. I'm so glad she didn't depend on them for anything and forged forward with her own defense. She doesn't judge and will make you feel like she's a regular Joe, but she's actually a bad ass attorney. In the end, she was able to negotiate with the DA for exactly what we wanted. Be aware when selecting an attorney that some will over charge and try to act like they are the all knowing, when in actuality they don't have a clue and can railroad you! With Valerie you can feel confident she will have your best interest and is able to produce!!

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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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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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