Maile M. Hirota

Maile M. Hirota: Experienced Immigration Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

Maile M. Hirota is a dedicated immigration attorney specializing in business and family-based immigration law. She currently serves as the Manager of Hirota & Associates LLLC, where she handles complex cases involving various visa types, deportation defenses, and citizenship matters.

Practice Areas

• Family Visas
• Business and Investor Visas
• Deportation & Removal Defense
• Permanent Residence
• U.S. Citizenship Matters

Affiliations

• Volunteered on local and national committees for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Made a presentation at Hawaii Pacific University, discussing work visas with students from HPU
• Testified as an expert witness in cases related to the Violence Against Women Act for the prosecution of the State of Hawaii
• Served on local citizenship clinics, providing free legal seminars and resources to immigrants
• Fans of University of Hawaii basketball, especially men's teams, and University of Michigan Wolverines sports

Education & Credentials

• Bar Admissions: All 50 states (and U.S. territories), including the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Hawaii.
• MBA in Business Administration, Indiana University Bloomington
• JD from the University of Michigan School of Law
• Languages: Fluent in English, Japanese, and a third language as part of her experience with Taft Stettinius & Hollister in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Recognized Since

Maile M. Hirota was first recognized by Best Attorney USA in 2008 and has been continuously recognized since then as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America' for immigration law.

In 2015, she was honored with the distinction of 'Lawyer of the Year' for Honolulu Immigration Law. This prestigious recognition is bestowed upon only a single lawyer in each practice area within any community across the United States and only during a specific year.

City, State & Country

Maile M. Hirota resides in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she has dedicated her legal career to serving the immigration needs of both individuals and corporations alike.

Maile M. Hirota enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband and their children. She is also a passionate sports fan, particularly for the University of Hawaii men's basketball team and the University of Michigan Wolverines.