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obtaining greencard and U.S. citizenship, in getting immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending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

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Posted by Beth | July 12, 2013 | Immigration

Expert Immigration Lawyer -- our angel lawyer !!

We would like to extend our profound gratitude to you for Joanne's LPR which we received today. Your legal expertise of the US Immigration Laws makes all these possible. From the very start of consulting you on this matter, I've seen the sincerity and expertise of you handling Joanne's case -- pap...er preparation, documentations, filing, etc. to finally receiving her green card --- you have shown professionalism, expertise, and knowledge to the optimum. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank GOD for leading me to you, our angel lawyer --- Maraming, maraming salamat po !! You will always be in our hearts, and hopefully see you in the near future --- more power, God bless you !!

Posted by Raphael | May 19, 2013 | Immigration

In my opinion "The Best"

After three Immigration attorneys and less than satisfactory results, I was referred to Attorney Susan Perez by my daughter who had heard by word of mouth that she was a great Lawyer. After taking my cases to her, I would have to say that her reputation was understated. Attorney Perez is an excellent... Lawyer. We had several complex immigration requests and issues and Attorney Perez helped us through all of them from the application process all the way to submittal to NVC. She explained each and every detail of the process in understandable terms and answered all of our question to our complete satisfaction. Her immediate response to our follow-up questions and constant updates as to the status of our cases were very much appreciated. We have been completely at ease about the immigration process since acquiring her services. I would most highly recommend Attorney Susan Perez to anyone with basic to complex immigration issues.

Posted by Yu | May 12, 2013 | Immigration

I feel lucky because my company found her to be the lawyer of my immigration cases.

Susan was very helpful for my H1-B and GC cases. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She always anwsers my questions accurately and patiently. She worked hard and timely for my applications. With her help all my cases got approved smoothly. Among all the lawyers I worked with before she is... definately the best one. I feel lucky because my company found her to be the lawyer of my immigration cases.

Posted by Nick | May 12, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent immigration attorney

Susan helped us every step of the way with my wife's immigration to the USA. She told us what paperwork we needed to fill out and reviewed it all for accuracy before we sent it to the state department. Without her I believe the process would have been delayed indefinitely. With her help my wife's ...visa was approved in only 8 months after her application. Thank you Susan for all your help during this process.

Posted by June | October 07, 2010 | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer

I want to express my thanks to ATTY SUSAN V PEREZ on assisting me on my immigration case. Your immigration expertise and kindness in handling everything was invaluable. Thank you so much for your professional and effective help. I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs immigration leg...al representations. ATTY SUSAN PEREZ, YOUR THE BEST!!

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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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