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obtaining greencard and U.S. citizenship, in getting immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending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 11 - 15 of 26 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful Citizenship Application

We have a granddaughter in the Philippines who is the daughter of a US Air Force veteran. She was within 3 months of turning 18, so it was urgent for her to apply for US citizenship as a minor board abroad. Despite having collected a number of documents, we felt that we needed professional advice to ...prepare the application. Susan provided detailed instruction on what was needed, since we were not nearly ready. After a few weeks of gathering much more evidence, the application was sent to the US Embassy in Manila. Within 3 weeks, an appointment was set for 2 weeks later. The interview at the Embassy was challenging but the information submitted, and the answers given during the interview, ultimately, were successful. She was granted Us citizenship! This would not have happened without Susan’s assistance.

Posted by Amit | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome Immigration Attorney in San Diego.

Atty Susan was my representative to obtain my Green card. After become my attorney, she is perfect mentor and like family friend who gave perfect advice. She filed the paper so accurate that there is no RFE. Very calm and composed in onsite interview. She is always responsive to email. If you want ...to make your process smooth, just hire her. She will take care everything. She is not like typical Attorney who respond after couple of days. She is down to earth attorney. Me and My family are always happy to meet her. She will be mine family attorney for immigration in future.

Posted by Maria Grace & Aurelio | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Atty Susan V. Perez - Best of the Best Immigration Lawyerj

Atty Perez represented us in an immigration transaction and it was quickly evident through working with her that she is knowledgeable, experienced and efficient. She spent ample time with us, walking us through the process. She conducted herself in an utmost professional manner clearly explaining the... final steps in the process towards it’s favorable outcome. Working with Atty Perez was an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience - We strongly/ absolutely recommend her to other perspective clients “ She is ultimately the Best of the Best !!!”

Susan Perez

Replied last May 22, 2019

Thanks a lot. I enjoyed working with you too.

Posted by Maria Rita Columna | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent, outstanding, professional and knowledgeable

Atty. Susan V. Perez is an excellent and outstanding immigration lawyer who helped our family with care and concern. She guided us in the whole process. She was always ready to answer all our queries. She gave us the confidence we needed. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to deal with a prof...essional and knowledgeable lawyer. Our heartfelt gratitude for all you've done to help us, Atty. Perez. Wishing you and your family Lord God's blessings.

Susan Perez

Replied last January 18, 2019

God bless you too and your family. It was a pleasure working with you.

Posted by Randy and Valerie Reyes | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great

My husband and I researched good immigration attorneys on google. We had few good ones on our list but she honestly stood out. So my husband went to her office for consultation and it went great. She assisted us from the very start and up to end of the petition process. She answered every question th...at we had and was very responsive. Atty. Susan was also nice enough to brief me (the wife) before the visa interview. Even when we were done with everything, she accommodated the question I had just before I left for the US. I would highly recommend Atty. Susan Perez if you want the best immigration attorney in country!

Susan Perez

Replied last August 27, 2018

Thanks Val & Randy.

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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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