Maile Marie Hirota

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Maile Marie Hirota: Attorney with Hirota & Associates, LLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
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Biography

Ms. Hirota 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, Ms. Hirota returned to her family in Hawaii and joined Lynch & Farmer in 1997. She was named a partner of Lynch Ichida Thompson Kim & Hirota in 2002 and left that firm to found Hirota & Associates in 2009. Ms. Hirota's practice concentrates solely in U.S. Immigration and Nationality law.

Ms. Hirota 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.

Ms. Hirota served the American Immigration Council (formerly American Immigration Law Foundation) on its Legal Action Center Advisory Committee from 2007-2010. She is a lifetime member of the Japan-America Society of Hawaii; a director of the charitable foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Hirota Sandla Family Fund in Honor of Dr. Arthur & Bonnie Ennis; Hawaii Pacific University, Career Services Advisory Council, 2006-2008; and is a member of Hawaii Women Lawyers.

Ms. Hirota has been chosen by her peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America each year since 2008 in the field of Immigration Law. She is a frequent public speaker on immigration matters, and has spoken to such groups as Hawaii Public Radio, Hawaii Pacific University, JAG Corps, and the Rotary Club. She was called as expert witness on the Violence Against Women Act by the State Prosecutor's office. For over eight years, Ms. Hirota hosted a weekly call-in radio show on immigration and nationality issues on KPMW 105.5FM based on Maui.

Ms. Hirota enjoys spending time with her family and their Jack Russell Terrier mix Rosie and two siamese cats, Fred and Ted. 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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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Immigration and Naturalization
  • Consular Law
  • Family Immigration Law
  • Business Immigration
  • Deportation
  • Citizenship
  • Employment Authorizations
  • Employment Immigration
  • Employment Visas
  • Immigration Law
  • Investor Visas
  • Labor Certifications
  • Permanent Visas
  • Religious Visas
  • Removal Proceedings
  • Visas

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Michigan, A.B., 1990
Law School Attended:
Indiana University, Bloomington, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Hawaii; 1994, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1996, Ohio
Memberships:
Hawaii State Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association
Languages:
Japanese
Reported Cases:
Peng v. Holder, 673 F.3d 1248 (9th Cir. 2012); Valerio v. INS, 86 F.Supp.2d 1099 (D. Hawaii 1999).
ISLN:
911292839
Minority Owned:
Yes
Hobbies & interests:
Yoga, gardening, University of Hawaii basketball fan

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/22/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Maile is an outstanding attorney and my first choice as a referral on all immigration matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/14/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Maile Hirota is well known nationally among AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) attorneys as an exceptional attorney & person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/28/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Maile was trained by one of the top immigration lawyers in the state of Hawaii. She is an excellent attorney and is a remarkably nice person. She represented a client of mine several years ago and I routinely refer cases to her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/28/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Ms. Hirota is a world class immigration lawyer. Absolutely top notch.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/28/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Very bright, personable and dedicated professional

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/14/14 in Immigration and Naturalization

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/31/10 in Immigration and Naturalization

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/23/10 in Immigration and Naturalization

    Very knowledgeable in immigration law, excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/23/10 in Immigration and Naturalization

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Platinum Client Champion

I found attorney Maile Hirota through a website and I am so glad that I have found her as she help me through my immigration process, and due to her excellent knowledge of immigration law I became a p...

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  • Honolulu, HI
    Dillingham Transportation Building , 735 Bishop Street, Suite 402
    Honolulu, HI 96813

    808-400-8340 Phone
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