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obtaining greencard and U.S. citizenship, in getting immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, reinstating petitions that have been revoked due to the death of the petitioner, extending or changing their status while in the United States, keeping their legal permanent resident status, defending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

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Awards

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 26 - 30 of 33 reviews | Responsiveness

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 | February 25, 2015 | Immigration

USCIS approved the I-130 immigrant petition for our adopted son.

We are very much thankful to Atty Susan V. Perez, for the excellent representation to the USCIS, about the I-130 immigrant petition of our adopted son, which was almost denied because of lack of legal custody problem, so my wife in the Philippines, the avid fan of attorney in face book, told me to se...ek the legal assistance of Atty Susan V. Perez, so I did not waste my time to call Attorney for an appointment and presented all the papers, since the deadline set up by the USCIS to answer was on December 11, 2014. Atty Susan told me that she will make a necessary reply on the said USCIS notice before the deadline. She furnished me also a copy of the said reply, upon reading it, I was really impressed on the excellent presentation made by her, citing some legal researches as an examples, etc. etc. I sent a photo copy of said documents to my wife in the Philippines and she was also impressed with the nice presentation. Just this morning Feb 25,2015, when i was at work, I have received a call from Atty Susan, informing me that the I-130 immigrant petition for our adopted son is already approved by the USCIS, so after my work I went to her office and pick up the said approval notice. WOW.......Thanks GOD for this. To Atty Susan V Perez, I and my family, please accept our thanks and gratitude for the excellent works you made for us, we will never forget this in our lives. GOD BLESS you always Attorney. ..

Posted by Dina | January 07, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Atty Susan worked on my brother's petition for his dependents. All throughout the process I was the one coordinating with her. I can say that she handled the case efficiently and effectively. She responds to email promptly and she was very organized. The process went smoothly and my brother's depende...nts were able to get their greencards on time despite the fact that it was a bit complex... Congratulations atty for a job well done! I would recommend your services to friends and relatives.

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2015 | Immigration

A Trustworthy and a Dependable one of a kind Atty.

Dear Atty, We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the good job you have provided in connection to our Immigration services. My husband,me and the kids sincerely appreciate your kindness,dedication,honesty and professionalism. I was very please to your attitude of getting t...hings done by yourself alone,unlike other lawyer I have dealt with in the past ,you always responded to the messages very promptly. I am so impressed that you took time and ensured that all documentations be presented very well .I say this because I have a copy of all the supporting letter that you have made.And with that, I can say that I will wholeheartedly recommend you to all who seek any services that you offer not only immigration but everything because you are the best Atty I have ever had. Wishing you a very Prosperous New Year!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014 | Immigration

Atty. Susan is my heroine

I was seeking for a good immigration lawyer in the internet that can handle my case.I've been out-of-status since April 2008. I was very fortunate to have found Atty. Susan Perez. I got in touch with her to consult about my status. I got married to a US citizen sometime in June 2014 and I needed a ...lawyer for the adjustment of my status. First off, i had to ask her professional fee. Her charge was the most reasonable one compared to all other lawyers that I contacted. She is adept and knowledgeable on her craft. She was very accommodating, always willing and able to patiently answer all my questions. As soon as i have gathered all the required documents and submitted them to her, Atty Susan promptly did all the necessary paperworks and lodged the petiton application accordingly. In just a matter of 5 months, i have already received my provisional green card. I'm very grateful to Atty. Susan for a job excellently done. I highly recommend her!

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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

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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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