For more than 30 years, Luis A. Perez PC has been serving our community with a wide range of legal services with the exceptional care and trust that only our clients deserve. Our attorneys provide legal and strategic advice with integrity and with the dedication that every case requires. Legal knowledge and strategy is key, but our practice also pays special attention to innovation and cost-effectiveness; all these skills combined for the benefit and peace of mind of our clients.
We currently serve the following Virginia counties or cities: Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, Prince William County, Loudoun County, and Stafford County.
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Mr. Luis A. Perez obtained his Law degree with honors from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and a LLM in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Mr. Perez maintains an active litigation practice focus in the areas of Domestic Relations, Juvenile, Criminal and Traffic. For the past 30 years he has been actively involved with the Virginia State Bar, the Fairfax Bar and the community. Mr. Perez is a member of the Virginia State Bar Council, He is the immediate Past Chair of the Virginia State Bar, Conference of Local and Specialty Bar Association, and Past Chair of the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference, Mr. Perez also has served as Past President of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Law Foundation and the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia. Currently he is working on issues related to diversity and adequate access to legal services for low income and underserved persons. He is a member of the Board and Vice-President of Legal Services Corporation of Virginia and a member of the Advisory Board of the Virginia Poverty Law Center. He has received many awards including the James Keith Public Service award in 2007, the Chief Justice Harry L. Carrico Pro Bono award in 2009 and the Leader in the Law award by the Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly in 2011. In 2022 He was recognized by the Virginia Lawyer Magazine as a Hispanic Lawyer in the Commonwealth who have made major impact on the justice system.
Mr. Santiago Lopez focuses his practice on family and immigration law. Mr. Lopez has worked in complex family law cases including Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Custody and Visitation, Spousal Support or Alimony, Child Support, Appeals from the Division of Child Support Enforcement, Pre and Post Marital Agreements, Separation Agreements, and Adoptions. His experience also includes cases involving parties located in Virginia and overseas, especially, in family law related issues involving the interpretation and enforcement of foreign judicial orders. Mr. Lopez immigration practice includes petitions for permanent residency (employment and family based), visas, and petitions for naturalization (citizenship). Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Lopez was the Compliance Officer at Viamericas Corporation, a Maryland based money transmitter company, where he oversaw the company’s compliance with federal and state financial regulation and other private law issues, including service agreements and collections. Mr. Lopez received his law degree from the Rosario University in Bogota, Colombia and his Master in International Law from the Washington College of Law at American University. Mr. Lopez is a member of the Virginia State Bar since 2009. He is also a member of the Fairfax County Bar Association and the Hispanic Bar Association of Virginia. Mr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish.
Divorce is a difficult and challenging time for everyone involved. At our firm we handle with care and dedication contested divorces involving complex matters like custody, distribution of property and issues of support. We also handle uncontested or "no-fault" divorces and we help you in every step of the way.
Perhaps one of the most difficult topics when it comes to legal issues involving family law is the determination of the custodial and visitation rights of every parent. Our firm provides exceptional legal advice to ensure that your rights as a parent or custodian and the rights of your child are well protected and that decisions are taken in the best interests of your child.
Whether you are seeking the initial determination of child and/or spousal support or perhaps a revision of your child or spousal support amount, our firm will look in detail every financial fact of your case to ensure that the amount of support is determined with the legal and factual circumstances involved in your case.
Taking the time to determine the financial repercussions in your life as a result of your marriage is a key issue, especially, if you want to protect certain assets or establish special financial rules in your marriage. Our firm will provide you with exceptional legal advice to determine what is best for you and your finances when it comes to marriage.
Whether you are seeking a Protective Order or whether someone has filed a request for a Protective Order against you, out attorneys are ready to analyze your case and provide a strong case or defense on your behalf.
Our firm provides legal advice and representation in cases of Adoptions, Child Abuse and Neglect, Name Changes, Amendment of Birth or Marriage Certificates and much more.
Every case is different; our attorneys are ready to analyze the circumstances involved in your case and provide a competent and strong defense on your behalf.
At our firm we understand the importance of ensuring that you can drive to work and transport your family. We analyze your case in depth and provide a strong and strategic defense on your behalf.
Domestic relations may become difficult and conflicting. Our firm understands that many factors affecting families result in incidents of domestic violence. Our attorneys are trained to identify the adequate defenses and present a strong case or defense on your behalf.
Getting arrested and/or charged with a felony is one of the most difficult and complex episodes a person my face. Careful review of all facts and defenses involved in your case are crucial in preparation of a strong and aggressive defense. Our lawyers are well prepared for representing you in these stressful and difficult times.
Misdemeanors are still serious violations of the law and failing to take proper care of these situations may cause substantial negative consequences for you within the legal system. Our firm treats these cases with the seriousness they require, and we are prepared to present a strong defense on your behalf.
Our firm provides legal advice and representation in cases involving child abuse and neglect, sex-related offenses, shoplifting, possession of controlled substances, and more.
Let our firm help you accomplishing one of the most important steps in your immigration process. Our firm will provide you with legal support in every step of the way once you are ready to become a citizen of the United States of America.
Whether you seek immigration benefits for your love ones based on marriage or family ties, our firm will provide competent legal advice to ensure that your beneficiary receives a prompt solution to his/her immigration situation.
At our firm we understand the importance of ensuring that your furture spouse receives the immigration benefits needed to continue a happy life in your company. We analize your case and provide competent legal advice with the goal of getting your future spouse the immigration benefits needed prior to join you in marriage.