$ 250-350 per hour
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Maria Aguila
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About Maria
Biography
Maria Aguila received her Juris Doctorate law degree from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1999 and Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Miami in 1996. She has been a Florida Bar member since 1999. Her extensive work experience includes the following: associate attorney at Boyer, Tanzler & Boyer, P.A. assisting with the firm's civil litigation personal injury cases, Director/Senior Trial Court Law Clerk for the Judicial Staff Attorney’s (JSA) Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, providing legal guidance and written orders to the judges in civil and commercial litigation and criminal cases, and Fair Housing senior attorney at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, handling federal and state Fair Housing and landlord/tenant cases. During law school, she interned at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida in Jacksonville, Florida and the Attorney General's office for the Commonwealth of VIrginia in Richmond, Virginia.
She taught as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida State College at Jacksonville paralegal studies program, teaching family law, torts and introduction to legal studies and serves on the FSCJ Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee. From October 2014 - September 2016, she served as a General Magistrate for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, presiding over all aspects of family law cases and domestic violence postjudgment hearings. She is the Past Chair of the Jacksonville Bar Association Diversity Committee, one of the founders and Board Officers of the Jacksonville Asian American Bar Association, current Program Chair of the Catholic Lawyers Guild and active member of the Jacksonville Womans Lawyers Association.
She has been an active volunteer since moving to Jacksonville, Florida in 1998. She received numerous awards: 2015 CLG Law & Spirituality Award, 2008 Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board Public Service Award, 2004 Fourth Circuit Public Service Award, Jacksonville Asian American Bar Association Service Award, 2008 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Certificate of Appreciation, 2012 Fourth Circuit Senior Trial Court Law Clerk (Awarded after minimum Five Years of Service), and Recognition for Serving on the Board for Philippine Nurses Association of Northeast Florida. Dedicated to her family, Maria has been married 15 years to her wonderful husband, Eric, and has two beautiful, talented daughters.
CONTACT TODAY FOR HELP WITH Family based green cards, fiancé/fiancée K visas, K-3, R-1 religious workers, International Adoptions, Employment Based Green Cards and other immigration and family law needs.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
19 years
Family
40%
Adoption
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Florida Immigration Law Firm, LLC
(904) 212-1405
Fax
2318 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
immigrationlawfla.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Maria online.
Maria Aguila's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very helpful and knowing
She reviewed each detail of my case, searched the challenges of the case through internet and gave me significant information. She responded lots of messages so quickly and sincerely, and she did not make me feel as if she tries for marketing anyway. She was more like a sincere and helpful friend wit...
Maria Aguila
Replied last November 3, 2016Thank you for your kind words! Best wishes to you, and I was more than happy to help and answer your questions.
Posted by Gracela omamalin | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
lawyer
She was candid, direct as well as informative.
Maria Aguila
Replied last April 14, 2025Thank you for your review!
Posted by Juan Carlos Barillas | October 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Best
Miss Maria is an angel sent by God for our family. She helped us step by step in our immigration case to become US residents. We had knocked on many doors, and they were closed. Made us loose our hope.She volunteered to take our case. She was very sincere with us. She treated us like family, not like...
Maria Aguila
Replied last April 14, 2025Thank you so much for the opportunity to represent you and your beautiful family!
Posted by Mike Morgan | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great service
Outstanding knowledge of area of law, and unparalleled service! Was always on top of the case or situation.
Maria Aguila
Replied last April 14, 2025Thank you for your positive review, and it was such an honor to represent you!
Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
AVOID
Worthless, Unorganized, Slow (by intent) Untrustworthy. Sin valor, desorganizada, lenta (por intención) no confiable.
Maria Aguila
Replied last April 14, 2025We are sorry you were not satisfied with our service but we are not able to fully respond without knowing whether you are an actual client of the law firm or an opposing party and to offer open communication regarding your concerns if you are an existing client. We strive to provide the best service for our clients and encourage you to reach out to our law firm for a resolution to your issues. Thank you.
Maria Aguila's Lawyer Endorsements
"Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to helping people."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Aguila is a compassionate, kind-hearted person who is experienced and knowledgeable in Immigration Law. She will work hard for your rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Aguila is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."
"I would highly recommend Maria to anyone needing an honest and hardworking attorney who truly cares about her client's needs!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Aguila is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law. She is very personable and highly professional. She is a pleasure to work with."
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Maria is one of the most efficient lawyers I have known in my 20 years of legal experience. She is passionate about her work, and has the capacity to manage challenging cases with precision and real-world application. Maria has excellent communication skills, and I never worry about referring my clients to her for their immigration issues."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Aguila is a top notch lawyer. She is highly regarded by Bench and Bar-- particularly on family immigration matters - specifically, adoption immigration. She is extremely intelligent and practices with a high degree of ethics. I have the utmost respect for this lawyer as a person as well as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2022
2022 Excellence in Community Service Award, Fil Am Chamber of Commerce
2016
Law and Spirituality Award, Catholic Lawyers Guild
2012
Senior Trial Court Law Clerk, Fourth Judicial Circuit
2008
2008 Pro Bono Service Award, Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board
2008
Certificate of Appreciation, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
2004
Chief Judge Commendation for Exemplary Public Service, Fourth Judicial Circuit
Work Experience
2014 - 2016
General Magistrate, State of Florida
2009 - 2014
Director, Judicial Staff Attorneys Office, State of Florida
2007 - 2009
Attorney and Owner, Law Office of Maria Aguila, P.L.
2004 - 2006
Fair Housing Attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
1999 - 1999
Associate attorney, Boyer, Tanzler & Boyer P.A.
1999 - 2003
Judicial Staff Attorney, State of Florida
Associations
2014 - Present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Catholic Lawyers GuildOfficer
2015 - 2016
Jacksonville Bar AssociationFormer Chair Diversity Committee
2014 - 2016
Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtGeneral Magistrate member
2009 - 2014
Philippine Nurses Association of North FloridaLegal Advisor
2005 - 2013
Jacksonville Asian American Bar AssociationOfficer
Sample of Legal Cases
Pro Bono Success Story!
Green card to US citizens!
Education
1999
University of Richmond School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Southeast Regional NAPABA Conference
Views from the Bench
2008
2008 Naturalization Ceremony Federal Court
Immigrant Family from the Philippines
Publications
2007
2007
Basta Pinoy
Top 10 Common Landlord Mistakes and Blunders
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a person that was supposed to be adopting ask for child support?
04 Apr 2017
Q&A
Can my wife apply for F2 visa through proxy marriage?
09 Nov 2016
Q&A
Am I legally allowed to rent the house out and collect rent while on an E3 visa?
09 Nov 2016