About Kyle

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Practice Areas

Practice Area

State, Local, and Municipal Law 100%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 4 years

State: California

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2022

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 11 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2014

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Location

San Francisco City Attorney's Office

1390 Market Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94102

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Kyle K. Morishita's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 49 reviews

Posted by Veronica | August 17, 2024 | Debt Collection

Resolved my contract dispute

When a major client owed me several months worth of invoices and refused to pay, a friend referred me to Kyle. His thorough and effective approach not only resolved the contract dispute but also secured the payment I was owed and I was even able to negotiate for the client to pay interest on top of w...hat she owed. Kyle's legal acumen turned a frustrating situation into a successful outcome. I'm grateful for my friend's referral and highly recommend Kyle.

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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2023 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Consult

My brother referred me to Kyle. He helped us prep for a hearing. But, more than that, he gave us answers, comfort, and hope. I'm truly so grateful to have had his guidance.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Very Satisfied Client

My mom recently needed urgent help. Mr. Morishita was an invaluable resource to all of us in so many ways. Our family highly recommends him.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2023

Very Helpful, Knowledgeable, and Thorough

I recently had a legal issue and consulted with Kyle. He was quick to help, when I needed guidance. He gave me the answers and explanation I was looking for and helped me through the whole process.

Posted by Ann | June 01, 2023 | Immigration

Great resource

I often assist immigrants applying for naturalization. On multiple occasions, I have consulted with Kyle regarding different issues that arise. He is consistently a great resource for me and the applicants.

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Kyle K. Morishita's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lael Abaya

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a top notch litigator, and any client would be in good hands with him as their attorney. I recommend Kyle with the utmost confidence."

Peter Shenkin

Litigation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a diligent, resourceful, and overtly capable attorney. I recommend him fully to represent any member of the Nevada community who should inquire about him."

Samuel Carstensen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is an eloquent lawyer and a zealous advocate for each of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

Alexei Kuchinsky

Litigation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Kyle personally and definitely recommend him as a hardworking and knowledgeable litigation attorney."

Ryan Cadry

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Kyle for quite a while. He's a diligent and highly-skilled attorney who cares deeply about his clients' interests. I wholeheartedly endorse Kyle without any qualification."

Hazel-Lynne Espejo

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a caring person, which allows him to understand the needs of his clients and importance of their cases. Brilliant, experienced and trustworthy attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

Ravi Patel

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Morishita is an exemplary lawyer who cares about his client and practice. He works diligently to provide thorough representation and is committed to providing excellent results."

Richard Nguyen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An impressive and thoughtful advocate, Kyle has a calm, collected and hardworking disposition that should put any client at ease that he is their attorney."

Brenden Blake

Immigration lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is an aggressive and compassionate attorney. His trial skills and knowledge of the law are outstanding. If you need someone to step up and fight for you, Kyle is your man!"

Navruz Avloni

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a talented oral advocate and a sharp attorney. I highly recommend him."

Kelly Van Aken

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is one of the most gifted oral advocates I know. Not only is he intelligent, he is incredibly hard-working and dedicated. Kyle is exactly the type of lawyer I would trust with my own representation. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

Nicholas Sanchez

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kyle is extraordinarily sharp and very reliable. He was an indispensable asset to me and to clients, demonstrating an ability to manage complex matters in a competent, expedient and methodical manner. The rapport he earns with colleagues and clients is not just the result of his proficiency, but because one quickly learns that Kyle cares whether he's working tirelessly on behalf of a client or diligently assisting friends, family or co-workers. Kyle possesses attributes to which we should all strive in both our professional and personal lives."

Ariel Lee

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is an intelligent, hard-working, and honest attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and is an excellent advocate."

Philip Barnett

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a very bright lawyer who really cares about his clients. He does everything possible to get the best possible result for his clients."

Sarah Jebrock

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is a thoughtful, passionate and dedicated attorney. He is extremely committed to his clients and does truly amazing work."

James Tiehm

Litigation lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kyle is an intelligent, detail-oriented, creative, tireless, and passionate advocate."

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2025

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

Ranked, Chambers & Partners

2024

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2024

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2024

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Ranked, Chambers and Partners

2023

Northern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2023

Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2023

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2022

Band 1, Chambers and Partners

2022

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

Community Choice Customer Care, Vegas Inc

2021

Band 1, Chambers and Partners

2021

Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Mountain States Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Platinum Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2011

Member, The Order of Barristers

2011

Outstanding Community Service Award, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc.

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Work Experience

2023 - Present

Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney's Office

2014 - 2023

Attorney, Private Law Firms

2012 - 2013

Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

2011 - 2011

Legal Extern, U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps

2010 - 2010

Summer Law Clerk, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP

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Associations

2021 - Present

Nevada Bar Foundation

Board of Trustees

2011 - Present

Immigration Law Clinic Alumni Council

Board of Directors

2022 - 2024

AILA Northern California

Advisory Council

2022 - 2024

Alameda County Bar Association

Racial Justice Task Force

2021 - 2021

Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha

President

2020 - 2021

Huellas Mentorship Program

Mentor

2015 - 2019

The Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court

Executive Committee

2015 - 2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada

Big Brother

2015 - 2021

Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha

Board of Directors

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Sample of Legal Cases

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Citizenship

Matter of M-M-M-

Dismissal

Matter of M-G-L-C-, C-G-C-L, and J-Y-C-G-

Dismissal

Matter of B-R-

Dismissal

Matter of K-M-

Asylum

Matter of D-M-A- and O-S-G-A-

Dismissal

Matter of B-F-J-

Dismissal

Matter of Y-A-G-T-

Citizenship

Matter of A-M-A-

Citizenship

Matter of C-J-M-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of P-P-

Citizenship

Matter of J-H-K-

Citizenship

Matter of J-C-G-R-

Dismissal

Matter of M-C-M-

Asylum

Matter of K-J-B-E-

Citizenship

Matter of A-T-

Citizenship

Matter of D-R-M-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of E-A-S-

Citizenship

Matter of M-R-D-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of M-M-H-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-M-A-P-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-D-M-M-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of K-I-M-V-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of C-A-R-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of E-P-P-

Deferred Action

Matter of J-L-B-

Deferred Action

Matter of C-A-G-G-

Administrative Closure

Matter of P-M-V-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of L-A-M-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of Y-M-S- and D-M-M-M-

Administrative Closure

Matter of H-S-G-R-

Administrative Closure

Matter of A-R-R- and S-A-H-R-

Dismissal of Removal Proceedings

Matter of A-C-N-

Removal of Conditions on Residence

Matter of L-S-M-

Asylum

Matter of M-M-M-G-

Citizenship

Matter of E-A-G-

Deferred Action

Matter of Y-G-P-

Deferred Action

Matter of H-A-F-

Deferred Action

Matter of A-D-J-

Deferred Action

Matter of P-L-O-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of M-I-R-G-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of L-P-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of O-E-G-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of C-T-T-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of S-H-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of D-A-B-

Citizenship

Matter of J-M-C-

Citizenship

Matter of C-A-R-R-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of R-Z-D-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of M-C-B-

Removal of Conditions on Residence

Matter of G-M-G-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of K-Y-C-L-

Deferred Action

Matter of L-F-M-S-

Deferred Action

Matter of A-H-

Deferred Action

Matter of D-D-G-

Deferred Action

Matter of M-V-F-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of Y-C-C-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of G-A-P-J-

Citizenship

Matter of Y-F-C-

Nonimmigrant Visa

Matter of K-N-

Citizenship

Matter of O-A-L-G-

Citizenship

Matter of J-C-S-

Citizenship

Matter of S-Q-

Citizenship

Matter of D-B-R-P-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of W-R-

Citizenship

Matter of H-R-D- and J-P-M-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-E-G-G-

DACA

Matter of R-L-W-

Nonimmigrant Visa

Matter of S-P-C-M-

Cancellation of Removal

Matter of C-J-H-D-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of E-Y-

Citizenship

Matter of J-C-M-J-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of P-G-J-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-M-M-G-

Adjustment of Status

Matter of M-G-C-

Adjustment of Status

Matter of L-M-C-

Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of P-G-N-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of F-R-O-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of G-M-H-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of R-L-D-

Adjustment of Status

Matter of S-R-O-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of E-S-P-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of R-N-B-

Adjustment of Status

Matter of G-D-F-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of P-L-G-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of A-M-M-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-A-S-A-

Dismissal of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-F-D-L-H-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of A-M-G-

Release on Bond

Matter of A-D-J-C-C-

Release on Bond

Matter of A-M-N-R-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of A-M-G-

Termination of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of P-C-D-L-R-

Reopen Removal Proceedings

Matter of A-R-C-V-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-M-N-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of Y-A-G-T-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-A-E-F-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of V-H-V-A-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of V-A-L-

Withholding of Removal

Matter of M-E-D-C-A-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of S-B-B-

Remand Proceedings

Matter of M-J-Q-H-

Citizenship

Matter of T-D-L-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of C-E-C-H

Remand Proceedings

Matter of L-A-S-S-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of M-I-D-G-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of E-A-S-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-C-S-G-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of R-D-G-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of S-F-C-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of F-J-C-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of R-P-

Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Matter of G-V-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of F-M-I-

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Matter of P-T-C-

Cancellation of Removal

Matter of A-C-C-C-

Release on Bond

Matter of L-M-M-P-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of R-O-M-

Suspension of Deportation and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of A-H-H-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-J-A-D-R- and E-A-P-C-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of D-C-J-

Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of V-B-C-

Suspension of Deportation and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of A-E-H-R-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of M-S-M-M-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of Y-C-U-D-C-

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Matter of J-R-H-

Temporary Protective Status

Matter of E-D-E-

Waiver of Deportability

Matter of S-N-O-M- and A-N-O-M-

Asylum

Matter of D-F-A-M-

Termination of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of L-L-B-

Cancellation of Removal

Matter of O-J-H-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of M-P-P-

Temporary Protective Status

Matter of J-G-D-

Lawful Permanent Residence

Matter of J-N-G-T-

Withholding of Removal

Matter of M-S-

Cancellation of Removal

Client v. Taxicab Driver

Favorable Settlement for Client

Casino v. Clients

Preliminary Injunction Denied

Clients v. Adverse Driver

$125,000 Settlement for Clients

Client v. Adverse Driver

$125,000 Settlement for Client

Bank v. Client

Summary Judgment and Quiet Title

Client v. Adverse Driver

Verdict for Client

Client v. Shopping Mall

Favorable Settlement for Client

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Education

2011

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2024

AILA California Chapters Conference

Be More Civil! Growing Skills for Effective Advocacy

2023

NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis

Asylum Law

2023

AILA California Chapters Conference

Holistic Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Landscape

2022

Courageous Conversation National Summit

Asian Americans: From Model to Forgotten Minority

2022

AILA Hawaii & California Chapters Conference

Lawyer Well-Being and Competency

2022

AILA Annual Conference

Therapy, Well-Being Techniques, and Adopting a Consistent Practice

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Publications

2024

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Practice Pointers Be More Civil! Growing Skills for Effective Advocacy

2023

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Practice Pointers Holistic Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Landscape

2023

Nevada Lawyer Magazine Portraying Asian Americans in the Law

2022

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Practice Pointers Therapy, Well-Being Techniques, and Adopting a Consistent Practice

2017

Northern Nevada Business Weekly Post-DACA and the American Dream

2010

UC Davis Business Law Journal Surviving Tough Times

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Languages

English

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

Taking my kid(born in the US) for I-485 interview?

17 Oct 2022

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Adjustment of status through marriage based in tge US

17 Oct 2022

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Can I apply for an interview and adjust my status

07 Oct 2022

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