Flavia Santos Lloyd

Flavia Santos Lloyd, Esq., is a distinguished immigration attorney and the Founder and Managing Attorney of Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC, in Newport Beach, California. With over 22 years of experience in immigration law, including 12 years as a supervising immigration paralegal, she is recognized for her exceptional legal expertise and client advocacy.

Ms. Santos Lloyd earned her J.D. from Abraham Lincoln University, graduating with honors and receiving the Dean’s Scholar Award. She holds an M.A. in International Relations from American Public University, where she was named to the Dean’s List. She also completed a B.S. in Communication from the University of Phoenix, graduating with honors. Additionally, she pursued advanced studies at the University of São Paulo in Portuguese and Russian.

Ms. Santos’s education includes certifications from top institutions. She completed the Leadership in Law Firms program at Harvard Law School Executive Education. She also earned a certification in the Negotiation Program at Harvard Law School. Furthermore, she obtained the Leadership in the Legal Profession certificate from the UC Berkeley School of Law.

As a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California, Ms. Santos Lloyd serves clients in a variety of immigration matters. She specializes in extraordinary ability visas, family-based and employment-based cases, naturalization, asylum, and adjustment of status. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, she ensures accessibility to clients worldwide.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Santos Lloyd actively contributes to the legal community as a teacher, author, and conference presenter. She holds leadership roles in professional organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Through her diligent and compassionate representation, Ms. Santos Lloyd has helped countless individuals and families successfully navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Santos Lloyd Law Firm, PC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
• Member, Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations
• Member, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Abraham Lincoln University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• American Public University
  MS in International Relations
• University of Phoenix
  BS in Communication with Honors

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