Business Details
Trusted Immigration Legal Services in Southern California
Hill & Piibe is a distinguished immigration law firm with partners combining 40 years of experience in handling complex immigration cases. Our Los Angeles office provides strategic access to Immigration Court and Department of Homeland Security facilities, while our San Juan Capistrano location serves southern Orange County communities. Partner Susan E. Hill brings academic expertise as a former adjunct law professor and supervising attorney at Pepperdine and UCLA Law Schools. Partner Alary E. Piibe, a Certified Immigration Specialist, demonstrates exceptional litigation skills in immigration courts. Our practice spans appellate litigation, nonimmigrant visas, and specialized equestrian industry immigration cases.We offer free initial consultations and maintain a strong track record in asylum, naturalization, and U-visa cases. Our team's deep understanding of employment and family immigration issues ensures comprehensive legal solutions. Client testimonials highlight our personalized approach and successful outcomes in challenging cases. We maintain active community engagement through educational blog content and video resources. Our dual Southern California locations ensure accessible representation for clients across diverse immigration needs.
Services
Employment in the U.S.
Green Cards
Temporary Visas
Citizenship
Asylum
Waivers
Work Permits
Criminal Immigration Issues
Deportation Defense
Appellate Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of combined immigration law experience
- Our dual Southern California offices serve Los Angeles and Orange County
- Partner holds Certified Immigration Specialist designation
- We provide free initial consultations with immigration attorneys
- Proven success in appellate litigation and complex deportation cases
Associations and certifications
- Certified Immigration Specialist
What people say
Instantly she was different
Great friend referred
Groundbreaking cases
Personalized approach
Successful outcomes
Services
Employment in the U.S.
We provide comprehensive legal representation for employment-based immigration matters. Our services include H-1B visas, labor certifications, and employer compliance guidance. Our attorneys help businesses and professionals navigate complex immigration requirements for U.S. employment.
Green Cards
Our firm handles all aspects of permanent residency applications through family sponsorship, employment, or special categories. We assist with adjustment of status and consular processing procedures to obtain lawful permanent resident status.
Asylum Applications
We represent clients seeking asylum protection based on persecution fears in their home countries. Our services include affirmative asylum applications and defensive claims before immigration courts with comprehensive case preparation.
Deportation Defense
Our attorneys provide aggressive legal representation in deportation proceedings. We develop strategic defense strategies including cancellation of removal, asylum claims, and other relief options before immigration judges.
Appellate Litigation
We handle complex immigration appeals before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and other appellate bodies. Our services include preparing appellate briefs and oral arguments for challenging adverse immigration decisions.
People
Susan E. Hill
Partner
Former law professor with expertise in appellate litigation and equestrian industry immigration cases. Leads complex legal strategies at the firm.
Alary E. Piibe
Partner
Certified Immigration Specialist and seasoned litigator with extensive courtroom experience in immigration defense cases.
Betzayda Montoya
Attorney
Experienced immigration attorney handling family, employment, and asylum cases with a focus on comprehensive legal solutions.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in employment visas, green cards, deportation defense, appellate litigation, and complex immigration cases involving criminal issues.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free appointments with experienced immigration attorneys at both our Southern California locations.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Southern California including Los Angeles, Orange County, and surrounding communities.
What makes your firm different?
Our combined 40 years of experience, certified immigration specialists, and strategic office locations set us apart in immigration law representation.
Can you help with deportation cases?
Yes, we provide aggressive legal defense in immigration court for deportation and removal proceedings.
