Mr Rafael Shinn Climaco
Experience:
20 years
Language(s):
English, Spanish, Tagalog
Rafael Climaco | San Francisco Immigration Attorney
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About Rafael
Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Experience
Adjunct Professor, Immigration Law
John F. Kennedy University
2012 - Present
Pleasant Hill, CA
Attorney
Law Office of Rafael S. Climaco
2006 - Present
San Francisco, CA
Admission
California
2005
Education
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
2000
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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President, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California,2007 - 2008
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Secretary, Filipino Bar Association of Northern California,2005 - 2007
Honors / Awards
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Unity Award, Minority Bar Coalition2009
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine2012-2015
Questions & Answers
How did you build a successful practice?
Mostly through referrals from satisfied former clients.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honesty and personal attention to their case.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
While it is not absolutely crucial, it does help to know the immigration judges and officers in your local district.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Whether the caller should take the time to come for a consultation or not. Based on the initial phone call, I will ask someone to come in for a consultation unless I think that they have a viable case.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
A summary of the facts of their case/situation.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Personal, hands-on attention to all of my cases.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping clients win their cases.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
Sports (football, basketball, tennis, baseball), reading (fiction, novels).
Are you involved in your community?
Yes, I volunteer at pro bono events for people with immigration law questions. I was an officer of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California for 3 years, one year serving as president.