Who We Are

Hawaii Immigration and Nationality Law Firm

Building the future for families and businesses throughout the Hawaiian Islands

Every year since 2008, Maile Hirota’s peers have chosen her for the prestigious Best Lawyers in America publication in the field of immigration law, and she was selected as Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year in Immigration Law in Honolulu, Hawaii for 2015, 2018,  2024 and 2026.

Hirota & Associates has been ranked by US News & World Report in the First Tier of "Best Law Firms" in Hawaii in the field of Immigration Law each year since 2016. Hirota & Associates, LLLC is devoted exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality matters. With over 30 years of experience, Maile Hirota has the in-depth knowledge to handle even the most complex immigration issues. We can assist you or your business with almost any immigration issue, including:

  • Business immigration
  • Family-based immigration
  • Derivative US Citizenship
  • Naturalization
  • Waivers
  • Consular processing
Who we are

Our Team

  • Maile M. Hirota
    Maile M. Hirota
    Managing Attorney
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    Stella Shimamoto
    Stella Shimamoto
    Senior Associate
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    Chiako Fukushima
    Chiako Fukushima
    Associate
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  • Susan Arquines
    Susan Arquines
    Office Manager
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    Rosie
    Rosie 🐾
    Emotional Support Assistant
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  • Maile M. Hirota
    Maile M. Hirota
    Managing Attorney
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    Stella Shimamoto
    Stella Shimamoto
    Senior Associate
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    Chiako Fukushima
    Chiako Fukushima
    Associate
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  • Susan Arquines
    Susan Arquines
    Office Manager
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    Rosie
    Rosie 🐾
    Emotional Support Assistant
    View Bio
  • Maile M. Hirota
    Maile M. Hirota
    Managing Attorney
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  • Stella Shimamoto
    Stella Shimamoto
    Senior Associate
    View Bio
  • Chiako Fukushima
    Chiako Fukushima
    Associate
    View Bio
  • Susan Arquines
    Susan Arquines
    Office Manager
    View Bio
  • Rosie
    Rosie 🐾
    Emotional Support Assistant
    View Bio
What We Do

Constantly-changing immigration laws

Constantly-changing immigration laws and policies create unreasonable roadblocks that can tear families apart and prevent good employees from working in the U.S. To successfully advise you, we consider both the laws as they exist and the possibility for beneficial — as well as harmful — reforms. We stay current on shifts in immigration law and remain ready to act upon potential changes in the pipeline.

Strong advocates for immigration rights

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 their roles as Hawaii Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Maile M. Hirota and Stella Shimamoto have sought to influence policy that affects the immigrant community.  Stella Shimamoto served as the Hawaii Chapter Chair of AILA for three years total and Maile for four years in total.

To best serve our clients, we offer legal services in English, Tagalog, Ilocano and Japanese.

What we do

Immigration News

Contact Honolulu, Hawaii immigration lawyers who can help you

Hirota & Associates, LLLC is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and represents clients throughout all of Hawaii, the US mainland, and the world. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Reviews & Ratings

  • 5.0/5.0

    We are beyond grateful to Stella Shimamoto at Hawaii Immigration Law, LLC for helping us secure our 10-year permanent green card—and for guiding us through what was a very complex and emotional process with such care, clarity, and expertise...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    easy to work with given on a hectic schedule. she's trustworthy, humble and patient. helped us all the way from start to end the case. highly recommended especially to those group of people as English as secondary

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  • 5.0/5.0

    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 permanent resident of the U.S this month ...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    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 recomm...
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  • 5.0/5.0

    Maile Hirota and Stella Shimamoto did an excellent job preparing our E2 visa application and guiding us through the renewal process. My husband and I were advised that the processing time for visa renewals was a lengthy six months (due to ...
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