Kyle K. Morishita
About Kyle
Biography
During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated my U.S. citizen grandparents because of their Japanese ancestry. This history and serving as my grandfather's caretaker inspired me to fight for social justice.
I clerked for Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP and the Honorable Kristen L. Mix of the U.S. District Court. I managed an office and advocated for over 1,000 clients in deportation and removal proceedings. I received honors from Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.
I twice completed a ten-day Vipassana meditation course. I also coached a basketball team from a winless season to a championship. I am a former president of Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha, a trustee for the Nevada Bar Foundation, and my children’s second favorite parent.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 4 years
State: California
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 11 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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
49 Client Reviews
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Posted by Allan Fuentes | June 18, 2021 | Immigration
professional committed to their clients
I thank the group of lawyers from your firm and especially Mr. Morichita for attending my immigration inquiries with professionalism and in the indicated time. I recommend your services for your commitment and prompt response.
Posted by Pamela | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best immigration lawyer
I am very grateful for the help that Kyle, Juan De Pedro and Evelyn gave me in my immigration case, which was a great success. Everyone at Decastroverde Law was always aware of my case, thanks to them I will be able to be legally in this country. They are excellent lawyers, I would definitely recomme...
Posted by Juan manuel | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Decastroverde law group los mejores
Juan Martinez Quiero agradeser ala firma De castro verde law group especialmente al abogado Kyle morishita y su equipo de trabajo Diana,Maria y Anita, yo personalmente los recomendaria,son personas que que enrealidad te tienden la mano para ayudarte y siempre te hablan con la verdad y no t...
Posted by Rosendo | April 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
A Team
If you want the best service in town this is your guy right here! Kyle and Abigail thank you so much for your help. You truly made the process 100% stress free.
Posted by Rudy and Roxana | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
By far the best lawyer you can hire
They achieved in getting my wife her greencard, super professionals, on top of their game, would recommend them to everyone, we’re so Appreciative to Kyle and Maria for helping us out in this situation, words cannot express, Just a Huge Thanks.....
Kyle K. Morishita's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Kyle is an eloquent lawyer and a zealous advocate for each of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Kyle personally and definitely recommend him as a hardworking and knowledgeable litigation attorney."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"Kyle is a talented oral advocate and a sharp attorney. I highly recommend him."
"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."
"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."
"Kyle is an intelligent, hard-working, and honest attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and is an excellent advocate."
"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."
"Kyle is a thoughtful, passionate and dedicated attorney. He is extremely committed to his clients and does truly amazing work."
"Kyle is an intelligent, detail-oriented, creative, tireless, and passionate advocate."
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Experience
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.
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
Associations
2021 - Present
Nevada Bar FoundationBoard of Trustees
2011 - Present
Immigration Law Clinic Alumni CouncilBoard of Directors
2022 - 2024
AILA Northern CaliforniaAdvisory Council
2022 - 2024
Alameda County Bar AssociationRacial Justice Task Force
2021 - 2021
Las Vegas Buddhist SanghaPresident
2020 - 2021
Huellas Mentorship ProgramMentor
2015 - 2019
The Howard D. McKibben American Inn of CourtExecutive Committee
2015 - 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern NevadaBig Brother
2015 - 2021
Las Vegas Buddhist SanghaBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Citizenship
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
Asylum
Dismissal
Dismissal
Citizenship
Citizenship
Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Citizenship
Dismissal
Asylum
Citizenship
Citizenship
Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Administrative Closure
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Administrative Closure
Administrative Closure
Dismissal of Removal Proceedings
Removal of Conditions on Residence
Asylum
Citizenship
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Citizenship
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Lawful Permanent Residence
Removal of Conditions on Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Deferred Action
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Nonimmigrant Visa
Citizenship
Citizenship
Citizenship
Citizenship
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
DACA
Nonimmigrant Visa
Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Citizenship
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Adjustment of Status
Adjustment of Status
Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility and Lawful Permanent Residence
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Adjustment of Status
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Adjustment of Status
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Dismissal of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Release on Bond
Release on Bond
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Termination of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence
Reopen Removal Proceedings
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Withholding of Removal
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Remand Proceedings
Citizenship
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Remand Proceedings
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Termination of Removal Proceedings
Cancellation of Removal
Release on Bond
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver and Lawful Permanent Residence
Suspension of Deportation and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal and Lawful Permanent Residence
Suspension of Deportation and Lawful Permanent Residence
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Temporary Protective Status
Waiver of Deportability
Asylum
Termination of Removal Proceedings and Lawful Permanent Residence
Cancellation of Removal
Lawful Permanent Residence
Temporary Protective Status
Lawful Permanent Residence
Withholding of Removal
Cancellation of Removal
Favorable Settlement for Client
Preliminary Injunction Denied
$125,000 Settlement for Clients
$125,000 Settlement for Client
Summary Judgment and Quiet Title
Verdict for Client
Favorable Settlement for Client
Education
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Be More Civil! Growing Skills for Effective Advocacy
2023
Asylum Law
2023
Holistic Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Landscape
2022
Asian Americans: From Model to Forgotten Minority
2022
Lawyer Well-Being and Competency
2022
Therapy, Well-Being Techniques, and Adopting a Consistent Practice
Publications
2024
2023
2023
2022
2017
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Taking my kid(born in the US) for I-485 interview?
17 Oct 2022
Adjustment of status through marriage based in tge US
17 Oct 2022
Can I apply for an interview and adjust my status
07 Oct 2022