Susan Villasenor Perez

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Susan Villasenor Perez

also known as Susan Perez

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 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obtaining greencard and U.S. citizenship, in getting immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2017
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 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

135 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 70 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tess | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend

I'm really grateful to find Atty. Susan Perez on the internet to fix my conditional status. I got my permanent green card really quick. She's very efficient, knowledgeable and always there to answer all my questions. And she would even update me every time. Thank you Atty. Susan! You're the best ...lawyer!

Posted by Mina | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Attorney

I am so grateful getting the help of Atty Susan in filing the petition for my mother. At first I thought I can do it on my own but then some instructions can be confusing and as well as which form to use. With hundreds of dollars for the processing fee, success is my only option and no one else but A...tty. Susan can make it happen. Making it the first time is always the way to go. The journey was not at all smooth sailing, as we get this feeling the USCIS are doing some delaying tactics, asking us some info or papers we already provided. Then came the hardest and important part. My birth certificate as well as my mother’s are both late entry or reconstructed. These situation happens all the time in the provinces , the original ones either not filed at all or destroyed by natural disasters. So the USCIS wanted evidences to prove my link to my mother, that I am her daughter and she is my mother. Without Atty. Susan’s assistance we were at a loss and hopeless, but she has all the answers to everything. So she gave us lists of documents we can use such as affidavit of witnesses etc. It seems it was “ no sweat” when Atty. Susan told us it was approved, and she didn’t stopped there. She is very friendly and approachable, handle things personally and very professional. So I have no qualms calling her anytime for any questions even I thought it is silly one, for all it is worth, nothing is simply silly if means getting my mother ASAP. And that is my help is simply super.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

SHE CARED

I did not have enough funds to cover her fees but she agreed to handle my case anyway. Other immigration attorneys refused to take my case and told me that I would most likely be deported because I entered the U.S. with fraudulent documents. Attorney Perez was able to establish extreme hardship for ...my qualifying relative and won for me a 601 waiver. I had almost given up all hope and was resigned to living my life in the US in fear of being put in jail. Now, I am legally working and able to support my family.

Posted by Charity | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

Susan Perez is an outstanding lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience with immigration laws. Susan has been very helpful ever since she began assisting us with our case until the time my husband was granted his permanent resident card. My husband and I are so amazed at Susan's expertise and pr...ofessionalism as she guided us all throughout the process. She gave very clear and concise instructions so that we can answer and fill up the forms appropriately. Susan made sure that we understood whatever was required of us. If something was not clear to us, Susan thoroughly explained them. Even after all we submitted all the documents, she would consistently communicate with us. We felt her genuine care when we had apprehensions and concerns. Susan has a pleasant personality and she is very approachable. Her calming presence made our journey very smooth. She is truly an advocate for immigrants !

Posted by Gregorio | December 22, 2014 | Immigration

Legal assistance.

Thanks Attorney for the very well convincing reply to the USCIS re-our I-130 petition for an adopted son. GOD Bless you always.

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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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