IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Stella Shimamoto
Immigration Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
Hirota & Associates, LLLCHonolulu, HI
Accepting New Clients
Ms. Shimamoto is a graduate of Iolani School in Honolulu. She graduated from Boston University, dual majoring in English and Classical Civilizations. She served as the Chapter Chair of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for three consecutive years from 2018-2021. Prior to being elected Chapter Ch…
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About the Attorney
Ms. Shimamoto is a graduate of Iolani School in Honolulu. She graduated from Boston University, dual majoring in English and Classical Civilizations. She served as the Chapter Chair of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association for three consecutive years from 2018-2021. Prior to being elected Chapter Chair, she served as Treasurer and Secretary of the Chapter. Stella Shimamoto was selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2020 - 2021. Rising Stars is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
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& Associates in 2012, she served as the fellow to the Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Tax Clinic at Michigan State.
She enjoys sports and follows her Michigan State Spartans (go green, go white!), as well as University of Hawaii sports. She loves dogs and enjoys reading and watching movies in her free time.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
- Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
- Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., Michigan State University
- B.A., Boston University
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. Tax Court (2011)
- Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2011)
Memberships
- Hawaii State Bar Association American Immigration Lawyers Association American Bar Association
Office & Service Areas
Hirota & Associates, LLLC
Dillingham Transportation Building, 735 Bishop Street, Suite 402, Honolulu, HI 96813
Serving clients in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
- Consultation options are shared on request.
- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.