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SUSAN V. PEREZ, ESQ. provides legal services in the areas of U.S. immigration and naturalization. She is able to assist clients in obtaining working visas, greencard and U.S. citizenship, in bringing their relatives into the United States in a timely fashion, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending their removal cases, and appealing visa denials by the consular office.
She is a member of both the California and Philippine Bars with a combined sixteen (16) years of experience in both jurisdictions in the areas of Immigration and Naturalization, Appellate, Juvenile Dependency, Family, Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Law. Her office is located in Downtown San Diego, California.
She was born and raised in the Philippines, and went through a long and difficult process of immigrating to the United States. Atty. Perez was separated from her parents for ten (10) long years before she became a legal permanent resident of the United States. Her parents left the Philippines when she was 18 years old. Like most immigrants, they left their home country to give their children a better future.
Atty. Perez was determined to realize her American dream. While waiting for her I-130 petition, she dedicated her time and energy to become a successful student. Her efforts paid off. She became a Certified Public Accountant and Attorney.
Before immigrating to the United States, Atty. Perez had practiced in the Philippines for seven (7) years both as a litigation and corporate attorney. In 2000, she started her career in the United States with the Office of County Counsel doing appellate work. Her five years stint at County Counsel honed her writing and appellate skills. In 2006, she left County Counsel to pursue her true passion which to defend the rights of immigrants. She was once an immigrant and speak the language of one of the bigger ethnic populations in Northern America. Since then she has exclusively dedicated her practice to U.S Immigration and Naturalization Law. Atty. Perez handles each case with zeal and dedication. This is how she passed the California Bar on her first try.
Atty. Perez earned her Law degree from San Beda College, Philippines and is pursuing a Master’s of law degree at the University of San Diego, California. Atty. Perez is also admitted to practice before the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Ninth Circuit of the Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, San Diego County Bar Association, and Sororitas Reginae Juris. She is fluent in English and Tagalog.
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State: California
Acquired: 2006
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1901 First Avenue, Suites 108/110, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Raul | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Atty Susan is the best. She will do whatever it takes. She is very accommodating and kind. So if you want your case to be approved, please hire her. She will not let you down. Thank you so much for your help Atty Susan.
Posted by Gerry C | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Susan Perez was exceptional. I was very worried about my situation, but she immediately acted on the urgency of my request and completed the job within one day. Her swift action saved me from unnecessary worry and allowed me to move forward confidently with my new job. Her responsiveness, ef...
Posted by Maria | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to Attorney Susan V. Perez for her exceptional legal services in assisting my brother with his immigration process. I am overjoyed to share that he is home with me in Hawaii The journey to reunite our family was long and often daunting one but her ex...
Posted by Nenita Mejorada | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Atty Susan Perez is a very good Lawyer, responds very quickly text , calls and emails, she did very good and smooth for my case , explained everything clearly guide us step by step and make sure never feel confused and stressed , she extremely kind accommodating , really feel cares for her clients, ...
Posted by Richard | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough about the exceptional work of Attorney Susan Perez. Her expertise, guidance, and determination were absolutely critical in securing the approval of my brother, his wife, and his son’s F3 family-based immigrant visa application. From the very beginning, Susan was patient, knowle...
"I endorse this lawyer.Atty. Susan Perez is truly a miracle worker in the area of immigration and family cases. More power and God bless Atty. Sue!;)"
"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a great lawyer, she passionate about immigration and is a true asset to her clients."
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2016
CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD, AVVO
2015
CLIENT DISTINCTION AWARD, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
CLIENTS CHOICE, AVVO
2013
CLIENTS CHOICE, AVV0
2010
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008 - Present
Founder and Managing Partner, LAW OFFICE OF SUSAN V. PEREZ
2007 - 2008
COUNSEL, LAW OFFICE OF JACOB SAPOCHNICK
2006 - 2007
ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICE OF JANE CHUNG
2000 - 2006
Confidential Paralegal, County Counsel of San Diego
1996 - 2000
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL, TRANSNATIONAL DIVERSIFIED GROUP
1993 - 1996
Associate, ROBLRES RICAFRENTE AGUIRRE LAW FIRM
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2006 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Integrated Bar of the PhilippinesMember
1986 - Present
Philippine Institute of Certified Public AccountantsMember
Petition Approved as If the Petitioner Never Died
GRANTED
Greencard Application Approved
Immigration Judge granted the Relief under Immigration and Nationality Act section 237(a)(1)(h)
Immigration Issued Greencard
2007
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
2011
INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION
2016
2014
2012
2012
2008
Tagalog
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Susan earned significant contribution points in 2017.
How can I petition my 13 years old grandson to live permanently in the United States?
02 Oct 2017
Is having a 16 year old girlfriend with no sex involved just kissing while you are 18 make you a sex offender or pedophile?
02 Aug 2017
Can my husband and I adopt if my dad is a registered sex offender?
28 Jul 2017