Valerie Sue Lopez

We want to start by saying thank you to Brian and Valerie for their help and knowledge while applying for my wife’s green card. Immigration is tricky and confusing, so it was definitely worth every penny having Valerie and Brian assist us along the way. They made the process as streamlined and easy t...o understand as it can be! We received thoroughly detailed instructions stating exactly what information was needed on our behalf. After we supplied Valerie with that information, they took care of the rest. They gave us multiple opportunities to review and make changes to every form and document, line by line, until everything was perfect. Valerie and her assistant, Brian, were always available anytime we had any questions and addressed all of our concerns from step one all the way until the end. We thank them both very much!

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.

In my profession (forensic CPA), lawyers are my clients and I have worked with hundreds of them. When it came time for me to hire a criminal attorney, I interviewed several before making a decision. Valerie Lopez was by far the most impressive during this process. Valerie was conscientious about a...ll aspects of my case (e.g. how it might affect family court issues) and an excellent listener. She was extremely professional, well organized and communicated ideas, thought processes and developments in my criminal case in a timely and easy to understand manner. Valerie has great court presence and the ability to work with the prosecution and the judge so that they clearly understand the issues in a light more favorable to her clients. I also hired Valerie because she has the ability to connect with so many different types of people. This is an extremely important skill when it comes to a jury trial. Fortunately, Valerie did such a tremendous job in preparing for trial that I was offered a great deal. Up until the trial, I was offered 2 years in the state penitentiary. Once the DA received our pretrial motions, witness list and evidence, they offered no jail time and 3 years probation. Without a doubt, it was Valerie’s hard work and communication skills that won that deal. Further, let it be known that Valerie was very passionate about my innocence and was extremely upset that I had to take the deal. [Given the particulars of my case, this was the best decision I could have made.] She isn’t one of those attorneys that always try to settle cases. SHE ISN’T TOO FRIENDLY WITH THE PROSECUTION. In addition, Valerie has a great rapport with her colleagues. In preparing for trial, she recruited the help of a fellow attorney/friend. Together, they put in several days preparing for trial. She paid him out of her own pocket. My point is that Valerie was more concerned with doing the best job possible for me than she was about making a dollar. After my case was settled, Valerie has offered to appear in my family court to explain the particulars of the disposition in my criminal case. This is evidence, once again, that she truly cares. Valerie Lopez is an up and coming attorney, hungry to prove herself as one of the best. I recommend her with the highest regards possible. If anyone wants to speak with me about her performance in more detail, you can reach me at my personal cell number: (562) 787-5467. My name is James