Paul Aquino South Pasadena, California phone (626) 799-3089 fax (626) 799-3107 emailEmail Me
A consistent scholar throughout his education, Paul Aquino placed 16th in the 1963 Bar Examination in the Philippineswhere he obtained his Master of Laws and Doctor of Civil Laws with honors.While in the Philippines, Atty. Aquino's clients included various multinational corporations such as Shell, Caltex, Esso, Mobil and Bataan Refining Corporation.During the martial law years, he served as Trial Counsel in Military Commission No. 2, receiving the rank of Captain.He was voted No. 1 Municipal Councilor in Taal, Batangas while serving as Municipal Attorney. After immigrating to the United Statesin 1976, Atty. Aquino dedicated himself to the practice of law helping the Filipino and other immigrant communities.Throughout his decades of legal practice, Atty. Aquino has become a notable and prominent figure due to his commitment to zealous, proficient, and effective representation.As the Managing Partner of Aquino & Aquino law firm, Atty. Aquino represents clients throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and South America in all matters involving the United Statesimmigration and nationality laws.Understanding a wide breadth of legal issues, Atty. Aquino also handles matters involving criminal law, personal injury, family law, employment discrimination, and unlawful termination. Atty. Aquino is the co-author of a weekly immigration column published in numerous local, national, and international newspapers.Atty. Aquino is also the host of a legal advice program broadcasted nationally and internationally every month on Radio Manila, where he provides information on a multitude of legal issues.Atty. Aquino is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Los Angeles County Bar, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association.Atty. Aquino served as Commissioner for the City of Pasadena. Atty. Aquino is listed in the Who's Who in California and the Philippines' Who's Who in the United States, and has received awards from various Socio Civic Organizations and the United States Congress and the State of Californialegislature for his numerous contributions to the community.
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law Personal Injury Family Law Employment Discrimination Unlawful Termination
Bar Admissions: California, 1979
Honors and Awards: Who's Who in California Philippines' Who's Who in the United States Recipient, Various Socio Civic Organisations and the United States Congress and the State of California Legislature
Professional Associations and Memberships: American Immigration Lawyers Association Member Los Angeles County Bar Association of Trial Lawyers of America Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association City of Pasadena Former Commissioner
