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.
Practice areas
Premarital Agreements Adoption Divorce Child Custody Restraining Orders Child and Spousal Support Asset Division LGBT Issues
Naturalization Services / Citizenship Non-Immigrant Visas (Education, Business, Tourism, etc) Family Based Immigration Deportation / Immigration Removal LGBT Immigration Issues
Languages spoken
Spanish, Catalan
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2012 | 06/09/2022 |
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Legal answers | 192 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers | American Bar Association | 2016 |
Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40 | National LGBT Bar Association | 2016 |
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 | 2015 |
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 | 2014 |
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 | 2013 |
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 | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Offices of Ben Aguilar | 2012 - Present |
Attorney / Paralegal | Law Offices of Philip M. Cohen | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties | 2010 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | California Innocence Project | 2010 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | ACON Laboratories | 2009 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Center for International Protection | 2009 - 2009 |
Law Clerk | Spain Justice Department | 2005 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tom Homann Law Association | Co-President - Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Vice Chair - Alternative Families Committee | 2014 - Present |
No Silence No Violence | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Family Law Fellow | 2014 - Present |
San Diego Human Dignity Foundation | Professional Advisor Network | 2013 - Present |
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association | Community Outreach Co-Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
San Diego County Bar Association, New Lawyer Division | Board of Directors | 2013 - 2014 |
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors | Board of Directors | 2011 - 2015 |
Equal Justice Works | National Advisory Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Advocate | Should I Open a Family Law Office? | 2016 |
San Diego Downtown News | A Fresh Approach to Helping Veterans | 2014 |
San Diego Daily Transcript | 2013 Young Attorneys | 2013 |
For the Record | 'Tis the Season - Time to Reflect, Re-Group and Give Back | 2013 |
The Advisor | TJSL Alumni Staying Involved | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Universitat de Barcelona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
American Business and Legal Education - Moscow,Russia | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Thomas Jefferson SOL | N/A | |
Univ of California Irvine | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association | What Do Lawyers Do? | 2016 |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Evidence Bootcamp | 2015 |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | The Practice of Family Law | 2015 |
Maestría en Litigaciòn Oral | LL.M in Trial Advocacy (Spanish) - Family Law | 2014 |
Diversity Week | Diversity in the Legal Profession | 2014 |
“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 | 2013 |
Career Fair | Transitioning from College to Graduate School | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Ramos Matter | Granted. |
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James Sexton, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Polston, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2017
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Mr. Aguilar is a great attorney who takes a personal interest in the cases he handles. It is my privilege to endorse him.
James Sexton, Family Attorney on Oct 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Polston, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2017
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Mr. Aguilar is a great attorney who takes a personal interest in the cases he handles. It is my privilege to endorse him.
Amir Soleimanian, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Macyh Nawaey, Immigration Attorney on Feb 22, 2016
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Ben is an extremely intelligent and hard working attorney. He truly cares about each and every client. I highly endorse him.
Brenda Lopez, Unknown Attorney on May 10, 2015
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Benjamin is a zealous attorney. He is professional and compassionate.
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Omid Rejali, Immigration Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
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Mr. Aguilar is a compassionate attorney that does not settle for anything but the best results for his clients. He is passionate and dedicated to his clients and diligently works to make sure their rights are protected. I endorse Mr. Aguilar.
Magdalena Chattopadhya, Family Attorney on Nov 1, 2014
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Ben is smart, hard-working, and focused on achieving the best results for his clients. I highly recommend him.
Paul Swiller, Family Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Aguilar. He is an effective attorney who is well-respected in the legal community.
Angelica Sciencio, Family Attorney on Sep 19, 2014
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Ben is committed to providing great services to his clients. He is well-liked and respected in our community. I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Molinaro, Immigration Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Esther Hyun, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2014
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Mr. Aguilar is knowledgable, hard-working, and a great advocate for his clients. I endorse Mr. Aguilar.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Joseph Willmore, Family Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kirra O'Toole, Immigration Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kristen Roberts, Immigration Attorney on Dec 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jacob Austin, Family Attorney on Dec 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ben for a few years now, and I have found him to be a caring, personable, and creative advocate. He has excellent people skills and this translates into good rapport with judges, juries, and opposing counsel. I know that he has a passion for what he does and for his clients.
James Dicks, Family Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.
Brad Micklin, Administrative law Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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Benjamin Aguilar is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
Daniel Laguna, Family Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
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