Perez Legal is an immigration law firm founded by attorney Araceli S. Perez-Brizo, specializing exclusively in immigration and naturalization law. The firm stands out for its dedicated representation of individuals facing complex immigration matters, with extensive experience in immigration court and federal appeals.
Led by an attorney with fifteen years of advocacy experience, Perez Legal focuses on providing personalized legal support to immigrants, including those in removal proceedings and those seeking various forms of relief. The firm is deeply committed to the immigrant community, with a background that includes roles at prominent civil rights organizations such as MALDEF and the ACLU of Southern California. Services are offered in both English and Spanish.
Services Offered
- Applications for Lawful Permanent Residence (adjustment of status)
- Family Based Petitions
- Naturalization
- Derived/Acquired Citizenship
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Advance Parole
- Asylum
- Credible Fear Interviews
- NACARA
- Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Waivers (unlawful presence; prior removals, and crimes)
- U Visas (victims of crimes)
- Representation in deportation/removal proceedings
- Bond Proceedings
- Motions to Reopen
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals
- Appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Consular processing of immigrant visas
- Stateside provisional waivers
- Appeals of waiver denials
The firm serves clients throughout California and handles cases at both the USCIS and EOIR levels, with fluency in Spanish ensuring accessible communication for a diverse client base.
