Julio Oyhanarte

Julio Oyhanarte is a globally recognized immigration attorney and digital pioneer in immigration law education and advocacy. He serves as Managing Partner at DGO Legal – De Girolamo Oyhanarte LLP, a Los Angeles–based firm specializing in U.S. immigration law, where he leads efforts to provide strategic legal counsel to individuals and families navigating complex immigration systems.

Mr. Oyhanarte has almost 20 years of professional legal experience spanning judicial, legislative, and private practice roles. Prior to his current leadership position, he practiced law in Argentina for more than a decade, specializing in constitutional, civil, and business law, and served in high‑level legal roles including Legal Secretary of the Argentine Federal Judicial Council, where he evaluated federal judicial candidates and resolved complaints against judges, and as a legal adviser in the Argentine National Congress.

Mr. Oyhanarte holds a Master of Laws degree from the UCLA School of Law, where he graduated as Valedictorian and received the UCLA Dean’s Tuition Fellowship, as well as a Master of Public Policy from King’s College London as a Chevening Scholar. He also earned his initial law degree (J.D. equivalent) from Universidad Austral in Buenos Aires. He is licensed to practice law in the State Bar of California and is admitted to the City of Buenos Aires Bar Association, reflecting his deep engagement in both U.S. and international legal communities.

Mr. Oyhanarte has established himself as one of the most influential legal educators and lawyers in the immigration field. He is widely known as “the most‑followed immigration lawyer in the world on social media” with a combined community of more than 15 million followers and over 2+ billion video views across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Through Immigration TV, his digital platform dedicated to immigration law education. Oyhanarte went viral on TikTok under the handle @inmigracion, where he has amassed over 7 million followers and 300 million likes, where he distills complex policies and procedural developments into clear, accessible content for global audiences, empowering immigrants with reliable legal information and practical guidance.

His digital influence has been acknowledged across media and industry platforms, and his work has been featured on major outlets including Univision, Telemundo, and other international media. Mr. Oyhanarte’s innovative use of digital media has reshaped how immigrants around the world access legal information, and he remains a go‑to resource for both peers in the legal profession and individuals seeking immigration guidance.

Beyond his digital presence, Mr. Oyhanarte continues to practice immigration law in areas such as family‑based immigration, employment visas, deportation defense, asylum and humanitarian relief, citizenship and naturalization, and federal litigation. His approach combines rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of the personal challenges faced by immigrants, enabling him to deliver both compassionate representation and strategic legal solutions.

Julio Oyhanarte’s career exemplifies the integration of legal expertise with modern communication, advocacy, social media and education — advancing access to justice while building one of the most influential immigration legal platforms in the world.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, DGO Legal LLP
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• UCLA School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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