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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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 Rafael Antonio | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card Application - FANTASTIC Job

Rafael did a fantastic job with helping to get my Green Card. I got married a couple of years ago and honestly, my wife and I were not fully aware of all the paperwork and process that we needed to file and apply for my residence. A very good friend of mine recommended Rafael to me since he h...elped with her case as well, so I went to consult him, and he solved ALL my questions, and give me some clear directions. So I decided to begin the process with him. He was very professional since the beginning! He helped me and my wife with all the process, from filling out the paperwork, until going with us to the interview with the immigration officer. My wife and I are very thankful to Rafael!

Posted by Jocelyn | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review for Rafael Climaco

Rafael Climaco is the best attorney I have ever worked with. He communicated with us in an effective and timely manner, kept us updated with the progress of our case, and we felt supported throughout the entire process. We felt that he went above and beyond for us, and at all times we felt like he wa...s personally invested in helping us out. I wish all attorneys were as diligent, caring and professional like him. We honestly only have positive things to say about him. Every time a friend or family member needs an immigration lawyer we always recommend and rave about Rafael; he is truly a one of a kind lawyer!!

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

star only review

star only review He was very helpful and made sure i understand the whole scenario of my case. I will definitely recommend his services to my relative and friends

Posted by julie ann bautista | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

amazing!

I highly recommend Attorney Rafael! He makes everything easier and smoother. He helped me throughout the process and now i'm almost done with my case. and i'm so thankful that he is my lawyer. he is very easy to talk to, has so many options for you, and he makes his clients his priorities! so thank y...ou so much for helping me! life wouldn't be the same without your help! :) -jann

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.

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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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