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United States of America v. Arturo Perez Ramirez

Date: 02-03-2026

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Judge: Julia K. Munley

Court: United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Scranton

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:
Scranton, Pennsylvania, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making a false statement in application for a passport and aggravated identity theft.

Arturo Perez Ramirez, age 26, of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, was ordered to be removed from the United States in 2019, after he failed to appear for immigration proceedings. In 2020, Perez Ramirez purchased the identity documents of an American citizen, obtained a U.S. Passport under that identity, and thereafter resided in the United States under the assumed identity.

The U.S. Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah R. Lloyd is prosecuting the case.
Outcome:
Perez was sentenced to 24 months in prison.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of United States of America v. Arturo Perez Ramirez?

The outcome was: Perez was sentenced to 24 months in prison.

Which court heard United States of America v. Arturo Perez Ramirez?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County), PA. The presiding judge was Julia K. Munley.

Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Arturo Perez Ramirez?

Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Scranton. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Scranto Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was United States of America v. Arturo Perez Ramirez decided?

This case was decided on February 3, 2026.