Monica Perales

Monica Perales is an associate attorney with the Law Offices of Lawrence D. Rohlfing, Inc. CPC, serving clients from the firm’s Santa Fe Springs, California, office. Her practice is devoted entirely to Social Security Disability matters, including hearings and appeals. She helps individuals navigate a system that can feel complex and overwhelming, bringing focused legal knowledge to those seeking the benefits they may be entitled to receive.

Ms. Perales’ academic background brings together legal training with studies in human services and children’s rights. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton, in 2004 and went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in 2013, where she completed a certificate in Children’s Rights. She also pursued graduate-level studies in counseling psychology at Argosy University’s College of Clinical Psychology, further strengthening her understanding of the personal and emotional challenges that can accompany disability and other life circumstances.

Ms. Perales is admitted to practice law in California and before all the federal district courts of California. Her federal admissions allow her to assist clients beyond the administrative hearing process when a disability claim requires further review in federal court. This breadth of practice enables her to guide clients through multiple stages of Social Security Disability litigation.

The professional background of Ms. Perales reflects a focused commitment rather than a broad, generalized practice. By dedicating her entire caseload to Social Security Disability claims, she has developed a practice centered on hearings, appeals and federal court representation. Her education in human services and counseling psychology also adds a perspective that complements her legal experience.

What distinguishes Ms. Perales is the depth of focus she brings to every disability case. She understands that these matters involve more than legal paperwork and procedural requirements – they can affect a person’s financial stability, independence and future. She approaches each representation with careful preparation, attentive communication and an understanding of the individual behind the claim, helping clients move through the legal process with greater clarity and confidence.