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 Maja | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended!

I highly recommend Atty. Gwen! She was able to help me and my brother process our F11 Visa to the US efficiently and stress free. Thank you very much for patiently assisting our mom go through the tedious process of completing the requirements, answer calls/emails and provide tips on what to do from ...filing the documents up to the interview date. Definitely recommending Atty. Gwen to friends or anyone in need of immigrant legal services.

Posted by josephine | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

excellent review

I was very pleased with the performance, support and professionalism throughout my daughter's case. She's very quick to respond and available even after office hours. She explained well and gave idea of the whole process and made me comfortable. I was kept informed on the progress until the appro...val of the case. It was definitely a great experience and I will highly recommend her services to my family and friends.

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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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