Gwendolyn Malaya Santos

Gwendolyn Malaya Santos

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Bankruptcy & Debt

3450 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1200, Los Angeles, CA

About Gwendolyn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 55%

We handle all aspects of U.S. immigration practice including non-immigrant visa, family-based immigration, business immigration, and naturalization and citizenship. ​We counsel clients on immigration matters before administrative agencies.

55%
Bankruptcy and Debt 45%

We represent individuals consumers and small enterprises with quality representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions. We assist clients overwhelmed with debts, facing foreclosure, garnishment , repossession, and collection cases.

45%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Gwendolyn M Santos

3450 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1200, Los Angeles, CA, 90010-2208

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Gwendolyn Malaya Santos's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Enrico | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Visa and Immigration Assistance

I am very pleased with the firm’s service. The whole experience was so much easier on us because of her as everything has been answered in a timely manner. I appreciate having your firm handle my case; they have put everything in order. I would absolutely recommend your firm to my family and friends....

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

citizenship

Thank you Atty. Gwendolyn for helping me with my paper works, will definitely consult u again in the future and will highly recommend you to friends and relatives. It was a huge success for us. Thank you so much !

Posted by Madonna Tan | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Atty Gwendolyn Malaya Santos

I am grateful to have met Atty Gwendolyn Malaya Santos. She is a very dedicated immigration lawyer. Very diligent, efficient, calm and always follows up with all the paperworks. I highly recommed her to anyone who needs assistance and help with regards to immigration issues.

Posted by Encarnacion | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Attorney Gwendolyn Santos

She’s very helpful,organize ,dedicated to her work, very detailed person , punctuality and honesty is very important for her career. She’s patience in every way she does.

Posted by OMG | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Need a lawyer? Trust only Atty. Gwen Santos

Very reliable and she managed my case with positive results. You can trust Atty. Gwen Santos your life and i strongly recommend her good office and services to all my friends. Thank you very much and more power to her!

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Gwendolyn Malaya Santos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Susan Perez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hard worker, competent, and reliable."

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Ed Lindain

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very professional, efficient and highly dependable. More power to you Atty. Gwen!"

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Ed Lindain

Immigration lawyer

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Susan Perez

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Gwendolyn M Santos

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Phillipines Supreme Court

Sample of Legal Cases

Applicant obtained green card despite separation from abusive US citizen spouse

VAWA approved, client able to adjust and receive her green card.

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Education

N/A

San Beda College of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Publications

Languages

Filipino

English

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