ERIKA ARLENE CRUZ PERALTA

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Erika Arlene Cruz Peralta

Paralegal

Santiago, Dominican Republic

Erika Arlene Cruz Peralta serves as a paralegal at Atlanta Family and Immigration Law, LLC. In this role, she supports the firm’s mission by managing and coordinating clients’ immigration cases from intake through resolution. Erika brings five (5) years of experience as an immigration paralegal, demonstrating a strong commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional client service.



Erika is responsible for preparing immigration forms and application packets, maintaining client communication, and providing timely case status updates. She works closely with clients and Attorney Judith Delus Montgomery to ensure operational excellence, effective legal advocacy, and high-quality service outcomes. Erika is recognized for consistent case ownership, strong organizational skills, reliable follow-through, clear and professional communication, and a steadfast commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

Erika is aligned with the firm’s mission and values and is committed to clear communication, reliability, and providing consistent support throughout every stage of a client’s legal matter.



Outside of her professional responsibilities, Erika enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. She values family, community, lifelong learning, and personal wellness.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, 2009
  • Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Education, Florida State University, 2003



Professional & Bar Association Memberships:

  • State Bar of Georgia Member Since: 2012 through present
  • State Bar of Georgia Children and the Courts Committee Since: 2017
  • State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division Member Since: 2012 through present
  • Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Member Since: 2012 through present
  • Co-Chair of Woman to Woman Mentoring Initiative 2015
  • Chair of Woman to Woman Mentoring Initiative 2016 & 2017
  • 2016 National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
  • National Association of Professional Women Member Since: 2011 through present
  • Atlanta Bar Association Member Since: 2013 through present
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member Since: 2014 through present
  • Dekalb Bar Association Member Since: 2013 through present
  • Georgia Bar Young Lawyers Division Leadership Academy 2016 Inductee


Language Spoken

  • English
  • Haitian Creole
  • French
  • Spanish


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