Rafael Shinn Climaco

Rafael Shinn Climaco

also known as Ace Climaco

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1990 N. California Blvd., 8th Floor, Walnut Creek, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Law Offices of Rafael Shinn Climaco

1990 N. California Blvd., 8th Floor, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Rafael Shinn Climaco's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elina | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Assistance with Immigration Case

My husband has been initially denied an application for Adjustment of Status based on marriage to a U.S citizen (myself). We have then retained Mr. Rafael Climaco to assist with re-applying. He had added important personal details to our case, as additional proof of bona fide marriage, such as ph...one calls records, social media content, details of international travels together and visiting family abroad, holiday cards from friends addressed to both of us as a couple. This additional evidence has prevailed in our case being approved! We are grateful to Rafael for being very easy to work with, knowledgeable, efficient, courteous and charging a very reasonable fee. We have already referred a friend to him and would gladly recommend him to others. Thank you! Elina and Jamal

Posted by John | October 16, 2013 | Immigration

ACE CLIMACO - Trustworthy, Personable & Professional

Ace Climaco is a true professional. He is the epitome of what a lawyer should represent. Ace worked with my wife and I to go through the immigration process. He laid out all of the specific and accurate options that we had. Ace allowed us to make informed and educated decisions, based on our input, a...long with his sound advice that he has acquired through many years of experience. We felt 100% confident throughout the process of immigration, which can be an extremely daunting and downright confusing process. We wanted to do everything by the letter of the law and Ace not only did that, he went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and instill confidence that the process was going smoothly. He was one step ahead at all times, for instance, when we had questions about specific paperwork, Ace would explain the answers so that we could interpret exactly what was being outlined. He has an innate ability to relate not only to you as a client but on a personal level which was very relaxing and put us at ease throughout the process. I would recommend Ace Climaco for anyone who is looking for a lawyer to represent them in a professional, courteous and timely manner. He is by far a class act.

Posted by Medardo | August 14, 2013 | Immigration

US visa application

Mr. Rafael did a splendid end professional job on preparing my form I-601 for my wife visa which is one of the most difficult to get it approved, but Mr. Rafael nail it with he's knowledge end courage put all together end the result was that my wife visa got to be approved.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2013 | Immigration

Wonderful job!

Rafael is very helpful. without him i wouldn't be in a happy place right now. he helped me through the whole process of getting my green card and i'm very pleased with his service. i recommend him.. very professional and real nice.

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Ross Green

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I practice criminal defense. Whenever my cases have an immigration issue associated with them, I work with Rafael Climaco. He knows the law well and does a great job with the clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Unity Award, Minority Bar Coalition

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Professor, Adjunct, Immigration Law, John F. Kennedy University

2006 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Rafael S. Climaco

2002 - 2005

Law Clerk and Attorney, Law Offices of Amancio M. Liangco, Jr.

Associations

2007 - 2008

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California

President

2005 - 2007

Filipino Bar Association of Northern California

Secretary

Education

2004

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Immigration Law: What Now?

Immigration Law: What Now?

2015

Deciding To Go Solo

Solo Law Practice

2009

Symposium

US Immigration for Health Care Workers

Languages

Spanish

Tagalog

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