Susan Villasenor Perez

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Susan Villasenor Perez

also known as Susan Perez

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Adoption, International Law

1901 First Avenue, Suites 108/110, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Susan

Biography

Solving your immigration problems is our expertise. Licensed in the Philippines and speaks Tagalog.

We provide very personalized and high quality legal services in the area of U.S. immigration law.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

We provide legal services in the areas of U.S. immigration and naturalization. We are able to assist clients in obtaining greencard and U.S. citizenship, in getting immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending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.

20 years | 500 cases

90%
Family 5%

20 years | 10 cases

5%
Adoption 3%

20 years | 3 cases

3%
International Law 2%

20 years | 3 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susan V. Perez

1901 First Avenue, Suites 108/110, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Law Office of Susan V. Perez

17777 North Center Court Drive, Suite 600, Cerritos, CA, 90703

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Online Presence

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Susan Villasenor Perez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

133 Client Reviews

Posted by Raul | January 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the best!

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Her service exceeded my expectations

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...ficiency, and professionalism exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Maria | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Immigration Lawyer - Family Reunited

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...pertise and steady guidance provided us with the confidence we needed to see it through. Her dedication to this case went above and beyond our expectations, and we are well aware that this successful outcome would not have been possible without her hard work. Words cannot truly capture the happiness we feel to be together again. I thank Attorney Susan for her professionalism, her compassion and for helping our family start a new chapter. If you are looking for an Attorney who truly cares about her clients, we highly recommend Attorney Susan V. Perez.

Posted by Nenita Mejorada | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Service

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, ...We are very grateful for her support and dedication Highly Recommend!!

Posted by Richard | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Attorney Who Made Our Family’s American Dream Come True!

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...dgeable, and incredibly thorough. She walked us through every step of the process, answered every question with clarity, and provided strategic advice that made a real difference. What stood out most was her proactive communication and her genuine care for our family’s case—qualities that are rare and invaluable in such a complex immigration process. Thanks to Susan’s dedication and action, our family’s long-awaited F3 petition was approved, and we could not be more grateful. This approval has changed our lives, and we owe it to her hard work and professionalism. If you are looking for an immigration attorney who combines deep legal expertise with compassion and effectiveness, I wholeheartedly recommend Susan Perez. She is truly outstanding.

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Susan Villasenor Perez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gwendolyn Santos

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atty. Perez is a competent and knowledgeable attorney."

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Rosauro David

Immigration lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!;)"

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James Dicks

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jacob Sapochnick

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Tifany Markee

Adoption lawyer

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Gwendolyn Santos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jarencio Valcarcel

Immigration lawyer

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Jacob Sapochnick

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

CLIENTS' CHOICE AWARD, AVVO

2015

CLIENT DISTINCTION AWARD, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

CLIENTS CHOICE, AVVO

2013

CLIENTS CHOICE, AVV0

2010

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Member

1986 - Present

Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

REINSTATEMENT OF I-130 PETITION

Petition Approved as If the Petitioner Never Died

i-601 WAIVER WON ON APPEAL

GRANTED

In re Rolly S.

Greencard Application Approved

Deportation due to Misrepresentation or Fraud

Immigration Judge granted the Relief under Immigration and Nationality Act section 237(a)(1)(h)

I-601 Extreme Hardship Waiver

Immigration Issued Greencard

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Education

2007

University of San Diego School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1992

San Beda College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Ateneo de Naga University

Bachelor of Science in Commerce

Speaking Engagements

2011

U.S. IMMIGRATION 101

INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION

Publications

Languages

Tagalog

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Susan earned significant contribution points in 2017.

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