About Claudia L. Ignacio
Claudia Lorena Ignacio was born in Mexico City and immigrated to San Diego, California, with her mother and siblings in 1993. At 17, she faced the devastating loss of her mother, taking on the responsibility of raising her younger siblings while working full-time and at the same time completing her education.
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Claudia earned her bachelor’s degree of history from California State University of San Marcos. Although her early family obligations delayed her dream of attending law school, she built a successful career as a paralegal, gaining experience in immigration law, bankruptcy law, family law, and civil litigation. She also became a licensed realtor and operated a small tax preparation business.
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After raising her siblings, Claudia pursued her long-held goal of becoming an attorney by attending California Western School of Law, where she discovered her passion for tax law.Today, she is an accomplished and dedicated tax attorney who helps individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. tax law. She handles complex matters that include compliance, controversy, and planning. She represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and Employment Development Department (EDD). She helps taxpayers with collection issues such as liens, levies, installment agreements, penalty abatements, injured spouse claims, and offers in compromise.
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As a bilingual attorney, Claudia serves both English and Spanish speaking clients and frequently works with taxpayers in Mexico and other countries, particularly those with complex cross-border reporting requirements. She is frequently invited to deliver presentations at conferences and academic institutions in the United States and internationally.
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Claudia is deeply committed to her community. Her commitment has been recognized through numerous recognitions, including the San Diego County Bar Association’s Service by a New Lawyer Award in 2022, San Diego La Raza Lawyer’s Association President’s Award in 2022, Super Lawyers Rising Star Recognition in 2024 and 2025, and San Diego Business Journal Women of Influence in Law in 2025. She invests in mentoring students and young professionals, empowering future leaders to thrive.
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Claudia currently serves as Treasurer of the San Diego La Raza Lawyer’s Association Scholarship Fund Board. She is also an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association’s Tax Section.
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Claudia lives in San Diego with her beloved dogs, Stella and Drax.