Hirota & Associates, LLLC is devoted exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality matters. We have the in-depth knowledge to handle even the most complex immigration issues. We can assist you or your business with any immigration issue, including:
We view our work as a mission, not simply a job. We advocate for the administration of just immigration policy and the rights of individual immigrants. In her role as Hawaii Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Maile M. Hirota sought to influence policy that affects the immigrant community. Stella Shimamoto served as the AILA, Hawaii Chapter Chair for three consecutive years.
Every year since 2008, Maile’s peers have chosen her for the prestigious Best Lawyers in America publication in the field of immigration law. Hirota & Associates is ranked by US News & World Report in the First Tier of "Best Law Firms" in Hawaii in the field of Immigration Law from 2017 to present. To best serve our clients, we offer legal services in English, Tagalog, Ilocano and Japanese.
Maile began her law practice in Ohio as an associate with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, a large law firm in Cincinnati. After practicing immigration law in Ohio for two years, she returned to her family in Hawaii and joined Lynch & Farmer in 1997. She was named a director of Lynch Ichida Thompson Kim & Hirota in 2002 and left that firm to found Hirota & Associates in 2009. Mailes practice concentrates solely in U.S. Immigration and Nationality law.
Maile is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, having served on the following committees: Hawaii Chapter Chair, 2012 - 2014; Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2011-2012; Hawaii Chapter Congressional Liaison National EOIR Liaison Committee, 2007-2008; National Mentor, Honolulu District Office practice, 2003-present; USCIS California Service Center Liaison Committee, 2005-2007; National Immigration Reform Committee, 2005-2006; Hawaii Chapter Chair, 2003-2005; Hawaii Chapter Vice Chair, 2001-2003; Hawaii Chapter Secretary, 2000-2001.
Maile maintains a vegetable garden at home and enjoys yoga and spending time with her family, including her husband, 2 daughters and two siamese cats, and a dog. She is a sports fan, especially of UH basketball and the University of Michigan Wolverines. She enjoys a friendly rivalry in the office with Stella, who graduated from that other Michigan school.
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State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1994
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1996
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735 Bishop Street, Suite 402, Honolulu, HI, 96813
hawaiiimmigrationlaw.com
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Posted by Katie | May 23, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
We was waiting for my son’s renewal green card new card for 2 years. I did not know how it will solve the problem. But when I ask her help, she solve the problem in 2days. It was amazing. And she can speak Japanese is big plus!! I recommend her to all. Thank you so much for your help.
Posted by Ryan | September 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When we got to Hawaii we are unsure how to proceed with immigration for our two adopted boys. Maile and Stella helped us out so much, they literally did everything for us possible. It was a nerve racking time in our life, fast forward two-years and everything is complete and our boys are now US Citiz...
Posted by Jessica | December 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I reached out to Hirota and Associates in December 2015 after receiving a denial for my Green Card application (through marriage). My husband and I had filled out the initial paper work ourselves and had attended the interviews before being denied. I was distraught and terrified when I thought my fam...
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1900 - Present
Member, Hirota & Associates, LLLC
Member
Lifetime Member
2012 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationHawaii Chapter Chair
Petition granted with re to 212(c) issue
1995
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
AB
Japanese
Tagalog
