Marlen Santana Perez

Marlen Santana Perez is an immigration lawyer at Santana Law Firm PLLC in Tennessee who helps clients with immigration and family law matters. Her practice includes visas, green cards, asylum, DACA, US citizenship, U visas, and related legal concerns. Before practicing in the United States, she earned a law degree in Cuba and handled civil and criminal law matters. Her background gives her firsthand insight into the immigration process and its challenges.

Marlen earned her law degree from Universidad Central in Villa Clara, Cuba. She later completed the M.S. in Social Work program at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, graduating summa cum laude. She also earned the 2006 Rhoda O’Meara Public Welfare Award. In 2014, she earned her J.D. from Nashville School of Law while working full time in social work and legal support.

Marlen has a professional background that combines legal training, social work, counseling, and immigration-focused service. After completing supervision and a national exam, she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and worked with immigrant families through counseling and social services. She later founded a private mental health practice providing counseling and psychological assessments for victims of abuse and trauma in immigration and federal court matters, strengthening her client-centered legal approach.

Marlen Santana Perez is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, which supports her ability to handle immigration matters for clients across all 50 states. She brings empathy, persistence, and practical understanding to cases involving legal status, family stability, and future opportunities. Through careful guidance and personal commitment, Marlen helps clients navigate complex immigration concerns with trust, determination, and steady support during difficult legal journeys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Santana Law Firm PLLC
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• Tennessee

Education

• Nashville School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tennessee
  MS in Social Work, Summa Cum Laude

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