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Atty. Castaneda continues to clean up her client’s criminal records.

In insuring that her client’s future employment, housing and immigration status are not detrimentally affected, Atty. Castaneda files on behalf of her clients a motion to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor and/or expungement.  To date, no motion for a reduction of a felony conviction to a misdemeanor and motion to expunge a criminal conviction have been denied by the courts.  As one client recently stated, “Atty. Castaneda is patient, respectful and is willing to fight for my case to make sure I get the results I want.  She is the Johnnie Cochran of the Filipino community.”

Atty. Carina Castaneda negotiates a deal with the government resulting in the client's two felony charges of transportation and sales of narcotics being dismissed.

The client and a co-defendant were charged with trafficking narcotics and facing prison time. Atty. Castaneda provided the prosecution extensive mitigating factors in her client's case which resulted in the government making an offer of a misdemeanor charge with no jail time to her client. Also benefiting from her efforts was the co-defendant who subsequently accepted the government's offer.

Atty. Carina Castañeda reaches a settlement with two of the biggest mortgage companies for her client who is employed with a Fortune 100 company.

The client retained Atty. Castañeda to assist her in possible violation of the company’s relocation policies. As a result of Atty. Castañeda’s knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and employment practices, she was able to reach a disposition prior to filing a civil complaint. Her client received an equitable monetary settlement which allowed her to purchase a home in the competitive housing market of Northern California.

Atty. Castañeda accepted the position as “Legal Counsel” for the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of San Diego (FACC, San Diego) for the upcoming 2007-2008 Executive Board.

The FACC, San Diego is a non-profit entity committed to the continuing growth of Filipino American businesses in San Diego, California. Since its formation in 1985, it has evolved into a hub of activity dedicated to addressing a broad spectrum of commercial and business issues.

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Firm News

1. Philippine News, the oldest Philippine newspaper in North America, has chosen Carina Castañeda of the Law Offices of Carina Castañeda to replace Emmanuel Samonte Tipon as the paper's legal columnist.

Go to www.philippinenews.com  CLICK ON "LEGAL MATTERS" TO READ ALL THE ARTICLES

The Philippine News established in 1961 is the oldest newspaper of the Philippine community.  Along with her weekly column, Ms. Castaneda will be the legal advisor to the newspaper and will provide legal interpretation for relevant current events.

2. Asian Journal Newspaper recognizes Carina Castañeda, of the Law Offices of Carina Castañeda, a rarity amongst Filipino Lawyers.

   Go to www.asianjournal.com  CLICK ON "CRIMINAL LAW" TO READ ALL THE ARTICLES

Asian Journal, the first biweekly Filipino newspaper will feature Ms. Castaneda in its publication and online news.  The articles will focus on her area of expertise of criminal law, covering issues and topics of relevant interest.

3. Former Los Angeles Prosecutor joins the firm of Aquino & Aquino, as "Of Counsel" effective January 1, 2007.

Carina Castañeda of the Law Offices of Carina Castañeda, a 10 year veteran of the Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney's Office will join the firm's criminal defense practice as of counsel.  Allison Aquino, managing partner of Aquino & Aquino states, "her legal background, combined with her extensive criminal trial expertise, is a welcome supplement to our firm.  Her addition enables us to further develop and broaden the legal services we provide to our clients.  With the increasing cross-over between immigration and criminal law,  Ms. Castañeda provides our firm with the insight necessary to effectively represent our client's best interest."