Stella Shimamoto

Stella Shimamoto is an accomplished immigration attorney with Hirota & Associates, LLLC in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she represents clients in family-based immigration, business visas, investor visas, deportation defense, and consular law. Since joining the firm in 2012, she has guided clients in Hawaii, across the U.S., and worldwide through complex immigration matters.

Stella earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law, where she also served as a fellow at the Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Tax Clinic. Stella is a graduate of Boston University with dual majors in English and Classical Civilizations, and she is an alumna of Iolani School in Honolulu. Admitted to practice in Hawaii and the U.S. Tax Court in 2011, she is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the American Bar Association.

From 2018 to 2021, Stella served as Chapter Chair of the AILA Hawaii Chapter, following earlier roles as Treasurer and Secretary. Her leadership in the immigration law community highlights her commitment to raising professional standards and expanding high-quality resources for immigration attorneys and their clients.

Stella’s legal expertise spans employment immigration, labor certifications, religious visas, removal proceedings, permanent residency applications, and citizenship matters. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Stars honoree for 2020 and 2021, an honor given to a select group of top-rated attorneys based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

At Hirota & Associates, LLLC, Stella Shimamoto is known for her strategic advocacy, attention to detail, and compassionate client service. She works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to ensure their immigration goals are achieved efficiently and effectively.

With a strong commitment to excellence and a track record of leadership in the immigration law community, Stella continues to make a significant impact, helping clients navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and clarity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Hirota & Associates, LLLC
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law – East Lansing
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Boston University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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