TERMS OF USE AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Last Updated: Dec 31, 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website operated by (“The Firm,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

The Firm is a multijurisdictional legal practice providing:

  1. Criminal Defense services exclusively within the State of California;
  2. Immigration and Nationality services under United States Federal Law; and
  3. General Legal Services within the Republic of the Philippines.

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must cease use of this website immediately.

1. NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP FORMED

1.1 Informational Purpose Only. The materials, articles, blog posts, and information contained on this website are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, legal opinions, or professional counsel.

1.2 No Relationship Established. Your use of this website, including sending information to the Firm via “Contact Us” forms, email, or chat interfaces, does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only when:

  • We have conducted a conflict-of-interest check;
  • We have formally accepted your representation; and
  • A written Engagement Letter or Retainer Agreement has been signed by both you and an authorized representative of the Firm.

1.3 Non-Confidentiality of Unsolicited Information. Please do not send confidential or sensitive information (such as confessions, intricate case details, or proprietary business data) through this website until an attorney-client relationship has been established. Information communicated without a formal attorney-client relationship may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege and could be subject to disclosure.

2. JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE

2.1 United States Practice: Criminal Defense (California Only). The Firm’s criminal defense practice is strictly limited to the State of California. Our attorneys handling these matters are licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. We do not accept criminal defense matters in states where we are not licensed.

2.2 United States Practice: Federal Immigration. Immigration and Nationality Law is a federal practice area. Pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 292.1, attorneys admitted to the bar of any state in the United States may represent clients in immigration matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

  • Advisement: Our representation in U.S. states outside of California is strictly limited to federal immigration matters. We do not provide advice on the state laws (e.g., family law, criminal law, property law) of any jurisdiction where our attorneys are not licensed.

2.3 Philippine Practice. Legal services in the Philippines are provided by attorneys duly admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) and in good standing with the Supreme Court of the Philippines. All Philippine legal matters are governed by the laws and procedural rules of the Republic of the Philippines.

3. ADVERTISING DISCLAIMERS AND TESTIMONIALS

3.1 No Guarantee of Results. Descriptions of past cases, successful outcomes, settlements, or jury verdicts found on this website are intended to provide information about the Firm’s experience and capabilities.

  • DISCLAIMER: Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in your future case. Every legal matter is different and depends on its own unique facts, the specific laws applicable, and the jurisdiction.

3.2 Compliance with California Rules. This website constitutes a “communication” under Rule 7.1 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. We have made every effort to ensure that the information presented is truthful and not misleading. No statement on this website is intended to create an unjustified expectation of results.

4. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

4.1 Governing Law. You agree that the rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by:

  • For US Services: The laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • For Philippine Services: The laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: Dec 31, 2025

ORO LAW OFFICE is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (as amended by the CPRA) and the Republic of the Philippines Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173).

1. IDENTITY OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION CONTROLLER (PIC)

Depending on the services you engage, the Controller of your data is:

  • US Operations: 45-841 Oasis st., Suite 6, Indio, CA 92201.
  • Philippine Operations: 1002 Malayan Plaza, ADB ave. Ortigas, San Antonio, Pasig city, 1605.
  • Joint Controllership: For matters involving cross-border representation (e.g., US immigration for a PH resident), these entities act as Joint Controllers, sharing responsibility for the protection of your data.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you (“Personal Data”).

2.1 Categories of Data.

  • Identifiers: Name, Email, Phone Number, IP Address, Bar/Roll No.
  • Sensitive Personal Information: Passport Number, Social Security Number, Alien Registration Number.
  • Protected Classifications: Citizenship, Marital Status, Race/Ethnicity (as relevant to Asylum/Immigration claims).
  • Biometric Data: Fingerprints, Photographs (for Visa applications).

2.2 Legal Basis for Processing (Philippines DPA Compliance). Under the Philippine DPA, we process your data based on:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our legal engagement with you.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with court deadlines and USCIS requirements.
  • Consent: Explicitly obtained for marketing or optional services.

3. YOUR RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS

3.1 The Privilege Exception. Please be aware that Attorney-Client Privilege and our ethical duties of confidentiality may override certain privacy rights.

  • Right to Delete (CCPA/DPA): If you request the deletion of your data, we may deny this request if retaining the information is necessary to:
    1. Complete the legal transaction for which we were hired;
    2. Comply with a legal obligation (e.g., maintaining client files for the statutory period required by the State Bar of California or IBP);
    3. Exercise or defend legal claims.

3.2 Specific Rights by Jurisdiction.

  • California Residents: You have the Right to Know, Right to Delete, Right to Correct, and Right to Opt-Out of the Sale/Sharing of Personal Information. (Note: We do not sell your data).
  • Philippine Residents: You have the Right to be Informed, Right to Access, Right to Object, Right to Rectification, and the Right to Damages for unauthorized use of your data.

4. CROSS-BORDER DATA TRANSFERS

4.1 Transfer Mechanism. Due to the international nature of our practice, your Personal Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country other than your own.

  • Transfer to the US: Data collected in the Philippines is transferred to the United States for the purpose of Federal Immigration or California Criminal Defense representation.
  • Transfer to the Philippines: US client data may be accessed by our legal support staff in the Philippines.

4.2 Safeguards. To ensure the security of these transfers, we implement:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We utilize data transfer agreements modeled on ASEAN and international standards to ensure that the recipient entity respects your privacy rights.
  • Encryption: All data in transit is encrypted using TLS 1.2 or higher protocols.

5. CONTACT US

If you have questions about these Terms or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@oro-law.com

Phone: (+1) 760-557-9794 – US Office

Phone: (+63) 916-398-7472 – PH Office