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Benjamin Aguilar
also known as Ben Aguilar
About Benjamin
Biography
Ben Aguilar received his J.D from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2011 where he was the President of the International Law Society. Ben received his B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Irvine in 2007.
Before attending law school, Ben had the opportunity to work for the Spanish Justice Department in Barcelona, Spain where he worked directly with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. This experience prompted Ben’s desire to attend law school and commit to public interest and ensuring all individuals have equal access to the justice system.
While attending law school, Ben served as the American Bar Association's 9th Circuit Lieutenant Governor of Communications and as a member of the National Advisory Committee for Equal Justice Works. Ben spent his first summer in law school clerking at the Center for International Protection in Moscow, Russia where he assisted in providing legal aid to Russian nationals' victims of human right violations in filing complaints before the European Court of Human Rights. He spent the summer after his second year in law school taking law classes in Hangzhou, China. Ben clerked at the American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties for two years and also volunteered with the California Innocence Project.
Ben currently serves on the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Board of Directors. He has previously served in the board of directors for the Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Visionaries In Philanthropy (Meals-On-Wheels San Diego).
Ben is admitted to practice law in California and the Southern federal district of California. He is a member of the American Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers, National Lawyers Guild, and the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association.
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
Law Offices of Ben Aguilar
101 W. Broadway, Suite 1770, San Diego, CA, 92101
Law Offices of Ben Aguilar
1265 W. State Street, Suite 104, El Centro, CA, 92243
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Benjamin Aguilar's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Nicky | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Ben is the real deal
Ben Aguilar is a talented, whip-smart, and thorough attorney. He is all business in his interactions but he was very thoughtful and sensitive about my situation as a divorced Dad with a child whom I miss dearly. He writes impeccable correspondence. He brought a strategy to the table but he didn’t imp...
Posted by Gustavo | May 25, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent
Ben was recommended to me by family, and I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional consultation, professionalism, and valuable time you dedicated to me. I genuinely appreciate the time you dedicated to our discussions and the efforts you made to accommodate my sche...
Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Zealous Representation of his Client
Having watched this Attorney as a public Observer, I was impressed by him and his due diligence toward his clients, primarily when he is representing them in Court. My observations were that the opposing Respondent was a Family Law Attorney whom he had the pleasure of filleting.
Posted by Teodoro | April 12, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
The worst lawyer ever
I hire Ben when later I found out that his lic. was suspended to to fraudulant services. Who knows what he did. In this business if a Lawyer looses his License its a red flag.. I am glad I do my diligence and not hire this guy. Why would anyone hire a lawyer with a bad wrap. Again always read about w...
Benjamin Aguilar
Replied last April 12, 2022I have never been hired or had a consultation with an individual named Teodoro. Based on the poorly way in which this "review" is written I am pretty certain that this was posted by an opposing party, a mom, that is not mentally well and lost custody of her son because I am a very hardworking attorney that delivers result (even if she disagrees). This is her modus operandi. Get well soon.
Posted by Chris | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and Realistic
I felt compelled to write this due to some if the begative reviews I saw. My experience wasn't anything like those experiences. I'm not sure if he is as aggressive as some people may like, but I thought he handled the opposing counsel quite well when we convened before court. Ben is 100% honest a...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2018
updated on 01/16/2019This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2016
On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers, American Bar Association
2016
Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40, National LGBT Bar Association
2015
Outstanding Service to Legal Profession Award, San Diego County Bar Association
2015
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2015
40 Under 40 // 2015 Edition, San Diego Metro Magazine
2015
Latino Impact - Volunteer of the Year, San Diego Magazine
2014
Founder's Award, Family Justice Center Alliance
2014
Top Attorney / Semi-Finalist (Family Law 2014), San Diego Daily Transcript
2014
Best of the Bar 2014, San Diego Business Journal
2014
Latinos Making a Difference (Finalist), San Diego Magazine
2013
Semi-Finalist Top Attorneys 2013 (Family & Immigration), San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Latinos Making a Difference - Finalist, San Diego Magazine
2013
2013 Young Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Pro-Bono Service Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
2011
Leadership and Service Award, American Bar Association
2011
Student Organization President of the Year, Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Bar Association
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Ben Aguilar
2012 - 2012
Attorney / Paralegal, Law Offices of Philip M. Cohen
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, California Innocence Project
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, ACON Laboratories
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Center for International Protection
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Spain Justice Department
Associations
2014 - Present
Tom Homann Law AssociationCo-President - Board of Directors
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationVice Chair - Alternative Families Committee
2014 - Present
No Silence No ViolenceBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
San Diego La Raza Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationFamily Law Fellow
2013 - Present
San Diego Human Dignity FoundationProfessional Advisor Network
2014 - 2015
San Diego La Raza Lawyers AssociationCommunity Outreach Co-Chair
2013 - 2014
San Diego County Bar Association, New Lawyer DivisionBoard of Directors
2011 - 2015
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors
2010 - 2012
Equal Justice WorksNational Advisory Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Ramos Matter
Granted.
Education
N/A
Thomas Jefferson SOL
N/A
Univ of California Irvine
N/A
Universitat de Barcelona
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
American Business and Legal Education - Moscow,Russia
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
American Bar Association
What Do Lawyers Do?
2015
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Evidence Bootcamp
2015
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
The Practice of Family Law
2014
Maestría en Litigaciòn Oral
LL.M in Trial Advocacy (Spanish) - Family Law
2014
Diversity Week
Diversity in the Legal Profession
2013
“Cutting-Edge Legal Entrepreneurship: Starting a Law Practice in a Law School Incubator”.
“Cutting-Edge Legal Entrepreneurship: Starting a Law Practice in a Law School Incubator”.
2013
Self-Help Clinic Training
Family Law Self-Help Clinic Training
2013
Legal Education and Exchange Program (LEEP)
Introduction to International Human Rights
2013
La Raza Lawyers
Networking for Lawyer and Law Students
2013
Internet Marketing for Solo Practitioners
Internet Marketing for Solo Practitioners
2013
International Access to Justice
International Access to Justice
2013
International Access to Justice
International Access to Justice
2013
Foundation for Women
Recurrent Issues in Immigration and Family Law
2013
Family Law for the Solo Practitioner
Family Law for the Solo Practitioners
2013
Duct Tape Marketing
Public Relations 101
2013
Constitution Day
Constitution Day
2013
Community Lawyers Summer Program
Access to Justice Overview
2013
Case Referrals
Legal Issue Spotting Seminar
2013
Avvo and the Solo Practitioner
Avvo and the Solo Practitioner
2009
Career Fair
Transitioning from College to Graduate School
Publications
2016
Family Law Advocate
Should I Open a Family Law Office?
2014
San Diego Downtown News
A Fresh Approach to Helping Veterans
2013
The Advisor
Free Clinics Help to Close the Justice Gap
2013
For the Record
'Tis the Season - Time to Reflect, Re-Group and Give Back
2013
San Diego Daily Transcript
2013 Young Attorneys
2013
Univision
Free Legal Clinic in District 8
2013
San Diego Daily Transcript
San Diego County Top Attorneys
2013
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Website
TJSL's Dean Hasl, Alumni and Faculty in San Diego Lawyer Magazine
2013
San Diego Union Tribune
Law Incubators Help New Attorneys
2013
The New York Times
Law Schools Are Opening Law Firms
2013
2013
The Advisor
TJSL Alumni Staying Involved
2013
2013
The Advisor
Open House
2012
The Advisor
A Lawyer Incubator
2012
The Advisor
Center for Solo Practitioners - Bio
2012
The Advisor
New TJSL Alumni Board Sworn In
2012
The Advisor
Ben Aguilar '11 Working Toward Equal Justice
2012
The Advisor
TJSL Launches Solo Practice Incubator
2011
Equal Justice Works
Law School Beyond the Classroom: Networking!
2011
The Declaration
Various
2011
The Advisor
Student Organization President of the Year
2010
Languages
Spanish
Catalan
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Legal to take screenshots on video calls for custody dispute?
21 Oct 2013
Q&A
Can the current wife serve the ex wife child support and custody change papers? by putting them on the car windshield?
21 Oct 2013
Q&A
Can military uniforms be worn in family court? If not and my ex did what are my options?
21 Oct 2013