Allison Aquino
South Pasadena, CA
Licensed for 25 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Immigration
Language
English
About
Allison Aquino-Silva was born in the Philippines and immigrated with her family to Los Angeles when she was three years old. Raised in the San Gabriel valley, she graduated as Valedictorian from San Gabriel Mission High School. She then went on to the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology, specializing in Crime, Law, and Society, and a minor in Business Management in just three years. While attending UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva gained practical experience through her employment with the Law Offices of Russell J. Thomas, Jr., where she assisted in cases primarily involving labor law issues. Atty. Aquino-Silva also interned as a law clerk at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County, where she dealt with various issues related to the indigent community. Immediately after graduating from UC Irvine, Atty. Aquino-Silva pursued her law degree at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Atty. Aquino-Silva was a member of the Phi Delta Honor Society, as well as a Staff Member and Editor of the Loyola Law Review. While pursuing her legal studies, she worked as a legal research aide for Westlaw Corporation and as a legal intern for the Special Enforcement Unit of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. Atty. Aquino-Silva also attended the Dickinson School of Law in Florence, Italy, studying courses in international law and comparative civil and criminal law. Upon her admission to the California State Bar in 1996, Atty. Aquino-Silva joined forces with her father, Atty. Paul Aquino, as a partner in the Aquino & Aquino law firm. In 2001, Atty. Aquino-Silva obtained certification from the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, as an Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist, a prestigious recognition currently held by only approximately 190 attorneys throughout the state of California. At that time, Atty. Aquino-Silva was the only board certified specialist in the entire state of California under the age of thirty. Atty. Aquino-Silva is believed to be the first Filipino-American to become a certified immigration law specialist in California. Atty. Aquino-Silva authors an immigration law column in several publications and appears regularly as an immigration expert on the television program Kababayan Today. Atty. Aquino-Silva currently serves as Vice-Chairman of the Filipino American Service Group Inc. (FASGI). She is a former President and current Advisory Board Member for the Philippine American Bar Association. Atty. Aquino-Silva is a Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and former Commissioner for the City of Pasadena.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Immigration
Family
Language
English
Contact
Aquino & Loew, A Professional Law Corporation625 Fair Oaks AvenueSuite 101South Pasadena, CA, 91030
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
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.
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.
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 concise input on how to proceed and we went from there until my case was solved. Highly recommended to anyone seeking help with immigration needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 concise input on how to proceed and we went from there until my case was solved. Highly recommended to anyone seeking help with immigration needs.
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.
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.