Commitment and Profile

My Commitment

Friendly service: A no-pressure, non-intimidating, professional and respectful experience.

I like to call it down-to-earth personalized immigration service, powered by Aloha.

I am sensitive to cultural traditions and the needs of each and every client. To me, culture is something to be celebrated and valued, not treated as problematic. Read more about my own immigrant background in my bio below.

A Reliable attorney: Accessible and responsive service you can count on. Dependable client-lawyer communication and your very own client portal open 24/7. There is no limit to the amount of messages and questions you can ask your attorney about your case. Read about the benefits of hiring a solo practitioner here.

Efficient representation: Efficient with time, money, and resources, utilizing modern technology and flexible means of communication to fit every budget.

We maximize all resources to provide convenient and cost-effective legal services: Each client receives a secure client portal for convenient exchange of legal documents and messages with our office. As an alternative to in-person meetings, we offer clients situated anywhere in the world the ability to meet remotely with your attorney through Zoom meetings and phone calls.

I am committed to delivering the FINEST STANDARDS of attentive legal service to each and every one of my clients – service that is in harmony with my own moral values. It is the type of service you deserve. From one immigrant, to another.

Hello there.

My story begins with my birth in Manila, Philippines. It was my late grandfather’s faithful service in the United States Navy and subsequent naturalization, that provided the window of opportunity for his children (and eventually grandchildren) to immigrate to the U.S. in pursuit of the American dream. As his granddaughter, I am forever grateful to him because I know for certain my life would have been so different had we not immigrated. Through grandpa’s sacrifices, I was able to take full advantage of educational opportunities to attend college and law school in the United States. This is why I understand how the immigration choices of one individual can positively and bountifully affect the generations of a family.

A Family of Immigrants

Adjusting to life in the United States, my parents proved excellent role models. Young college professors, they had left their lives behind in the Philippines in search of better work opportunities and a better life for their family in the United States. Though they were well educated, I watched them work double jobs and even odd jobs to make it here. My parents taught me that a solid work ethic and the pursuit of higher education go hand-in-hand. They made sure I never forgot who I was, where we came from, and how grateful we were to be here.

That is why the motto of my law office is “From one immigrant, to another.” This is service delivered by a fellow immigrant — someone who has been there and done that. I too was raised in a home with dual languages (I understand Tagalog). I too understand the immigrant’s way of life in the U.S., and it is truly my sincere goal to provide you and your family the type of warm and superior service that I would want to receive as a future immigrant or international visitor coming to the United States.