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Mary Elizabeth Perez is a dedicated attorney based in San Diego, specializing in Employment Law and Immigration. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she skillfully serves a diverse clientele, representing individuals from countries such as Greece, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Italy, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and many others. With a focus on immigration matters, Attorney Perez excels in handling removal proceedings and routinely represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as well as U.S. Immigration Courts. She has successfully assisted clients in obtaining family-based and employment-based visas, as well as securing relief in deportation proceedings. What sets Attorney Perez apart is her commitment to providing personalized legal services. Unlike larger firms where clients may primarily interact with paralegals or non-lawyer staff, she ensures that each client receives direct attention and communication. Attorney Perez prides herself on being accessible, consistently responding to client inquiries within twenty-four hours. A cum laude graduate of California Western School of Law, Attorney Perez was an active member of Law Review and was honored as a Peggy Browning Fellow. Her law school experience included field research with undocumented migrant farmworkers in Vermont, alongside a judicial externship for the Honorable Gilbert Nares at the California Court of Appeal. Following her education, she gained substantial trial experience in criminal law, successfully litigating six jury trials and achieving notable acquittals. This background enriches her current practice, allowing her to advocate effectively for her clients in both employment and immigration matters.

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