Allison Aquino

Allison Aquino

also known as Allison Aquino-Silva, Allison Silva

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at South Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Criminal Defense

625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 101, South Pasadena, CA

About Allison

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Immigration law specialist certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Handles all matters related to the U.S. Immigration and Nationality laws, such as employment-based petitions, family-based petitions, and defense of individuals in removal proceedings.

90%
Criminal Defense 5%

Assists clients with criminal issues affecting their immigration status.

5%
Family 5%

Uncontested matters only.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Aquino & Loew, A Professional Law Corporation

625 Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 101, South Pasadena, CA, 91030

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Posted by Nate | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Allison is amazing!

I came to Allison to get the E2 investor visa. She guided me through the process every single steps. She's always there to answer my question and give them promptly. I got my E2 visa and probably will hire her for my immigration need later on.

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorneys ever!

My 15 year journey to become an immigrant has been a long, arduous and sometimes fret with so much uncertainty, fear, and even desperation. The dream for a better life so that we could give our children a good future is always first and foremost on a parent's mind and heart. My Mom, who came to the ...US almost 30 years ago. was referred to Aquino Law office for her immigration needs then. Now I am following in my Mom's footsteps and have been so blessed and grateful that I have Atty. Allison Aquino and Atty. Richard Loew as my lawyers. Last year, I went to Atty. Allison to consult with her about my case but deep inside I was already resigned to the fact that there was no hope for my status anymore. But on that sunny afternoon, it was like the whole sky just opened up and shone unexpected blessings to me when Atty. Allison found a way to help me with my status.I was so shocked with happiness and excitement that there was still hope for my case after all! Atty. Allison was so thorough and helpful and straight to the point but at the same I could really feel her compassion for her clients. The Aquino and Loew Law offices treat their clients with much respect and caring and I really appreciated both Atty. Allison Aquino and Atty. Richard Loew's understanding and sensitivity to my own specific case. Atty. Allison, for one is very knowledgeable and really knows how to approach your case the best way possible. Atty. Richard also is a very proactive lawyer and definitely gets the job done. He was very invaluable in my Adjustment of Status Interview and was a great boost and support to me. The Aquino and Loew Law Offices gets a top rating and review from me because my experience with them has been very positive and very encouraging and inspiring. I am one of their many clients who walked thru their doors hoping that they could help me attain my dream of becoming an immigrant - and that is exactly what they did for me. They helped me get my dream after 15 years! I can just imagine the countless other clients that Atty. Allison and Atty. Richard have helped and changed the client's lives for the better. I highly recommend the Aquino and Loew Law offices for your immigration needs as they are on-point, very knowledgeable about immigration laws, caring and compassionate and very creative in finding solutions to cases plus their interpersonal skills are one of a kind. From my own experience with both Atty. Allison and Atty. Richard, I would consider them great lawyers who provide good service to their clients. They turned my fears into hopes, my frustration of my case into hopeful potential and finally, they helped me attain my dream of being a permanent resident after 15 long years! Thank you Atty. Allison Aquino and Atty. Richard Loew and your ever efficient and helpful staff for all your hard work and perseverance on my case.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful experience working with Allison and her assistants. Prompt, honest, straightforward and truly professional in handling my case. Even though our communication was through email and phone call only, we were still able to work well. She understood the situation I was in and provided her concis...e input on how to proceed and we went from there until my case was solved. Highly recommended to anyone seeking help with immigration needs.

Posted by Lucio | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card

I hired Allison Aquino in order to get the Green Card in USA. She was perfect in her orientations and her assistance. My family (part of 4) got the Green Card in a period of about 6 months. We are sure she was the major responsable for the success of our request. We are very happy with the result.

Posted by Jannelle | July 20, 2012 | Immigration

From a satisfied client!

Most lawyers will talk to you briefly about your case and then ask for a retainer fee, without explaining your options. Atty. Allison Aquino and her partner Atty. Richard Loew were not like that. They listened attentively as I explained the details of my situation and thoroughly explained my options.... Throughout the process of applyiing for my green card, I could call them anytime and they would either pick up right away or call back the next business day. I definitely recommend them to anyone who needs an immigration attorney.

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Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

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"Allison is a top-notch immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Aquino & Loew, A Professional Law Corporation

1996 - 2010

Managing Partner, Aquino & Aquino, A Professional Law Corporation

1995 - 1995

Legal Intern, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Special Enforcement Unit

1994 - 1996

Research Aide, Westlaw Corporation

1992 - 1994

Legal Assisant; Law Clerk, Law Offices of Russell J. Thomas

Associations

2012 - Present

Philippine American Bar Association of Los Angeles

Advisory Board Member

2011 - Present

Filipino American Service Group, Inc.

Board of Directors

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2014

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2011 - 2013

Filipino Migrant Center

Advisory Committee Member

2010 - 2011

Junior League of Pasadena

Member

2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Pro Bono Executive Committee

2004 - 2005

Philippine American Bar Association of Los Angeles

President

2000 - 2012

Philippine American Bar Association of Los Angeles

Board of Director

1999 - 2000

City of Pasadena

Commissioner

Education

1996

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California

Juris Doctor

1993

University of California, Irvine, California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Tagalog

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