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Kyle K. Morishita
Second Favorite Parent & Deputy City Attorney
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Biography
During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated my U.S. citizen grandparents because of their Japanese ancestry. This history and serving as my grandfather's caretaker inspired me to fight for social justice.
I clerked for Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP and the Honorable Kristen L. Mix of the U.S. District Court. I managed an office and advocated for over 1,000 immigrants in deportation and removal proceedings. I received honors from Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.
I completed a ten-day silent meditation course and coached a basketball team from a winless season to a championship. I am a former president of Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha, a trustee for the Nevada Bar Foundation, and my children’s second favorite parent.
Practice Area
- Municipal Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: Inactive
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- Nevada
- State Bar of Nevada
- ID Number: Inactive
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Deputy City Attorney
- San Francisco City Attorney's Office
- - Current
- Attorney
- Private Law Firms
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- Law Clerk
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
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- Law Clerk
- Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
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Education
- University of California - Davis
- B.A. | Sociology
- Activities: Intern, Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer; Law Librarian's Assistant, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein; Head Basketball Coach, Northern California Church League
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- University of California, Davis, School of Law
- J.D.
- Honors: Member, The Order of Barristers; First Place, Frances Carr Mock Trial Competition; First Place Oral Advocate, Intra-School Moot Court Competition; Research Assistant, Professor Bill Ong Hing
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Awards
- Member
- The Order of Barristers
- The Order of Barristers is a national honor society, which recognizes law students for oral advocacy and brief writing skills.
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
- Martindale-Hubbell
- AV Preeminent is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for professional excellence in legal ability and ethical standards.
- Mountain States Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Stars honors a maximum of 2.5 percent of attorneys per state for peer recognition and professional achievements.
- Ranked
- Chambers and Partners
- Chambers and Partners evaluates attorneys based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.
- Community Choice Customer Care
- Vegas Inc
- Community Choice Customer Care honors one Las Vegas lawyer for client service.
Professional Associations
- Nevada Bar Foundation
- Board of Trustees
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- Immigration Law Clinic Alumni Council
- Board of Directors
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- AILA Northern California
- Advisory Council
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- Alameda County Bar Association
- Racial Justice Task Force
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- Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha
- President & Board of Directors
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- The Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court
- Executive Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Be More Civil! Growing Skills for Effective Advocacy
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Practice Pointers
- Holistic Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Landscape
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Practice Pointers
- Portraying Asian Americans in the Law
- Nevada Lawyer Magazine
- Post-DACA and the American Dream
- Northern Nevada Business Weekly
- Surviving Tough Times
- UC Davis Business Law Journal
Speaking Engagements
- Be More Civil! Growing Skills for Effective Advocacy, California Chapters Conference, Monterey, CA
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Holistic Wellness in a Post-Pandemic Landscape, California Chapters Conference, San Francisco, CA
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Asylum Law, Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, New York, NY
- New York University
- Lawyer Well-Being and Competency, Hawaii & California Chapters Conference, Los Angeles, CA
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Asian Americans: From Model to Forgotten Minority, National Summit, Washington, D.C.
- Courageous Conversation
Certifications
- Public Service Law Program Certificate
- University of California, Davis, School of Law
- Pro Bono Program Certificate
- University of California, Davis, School of Law
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- San Francisco City Attorney's Office
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
- Q. Is it hard to apply alone for F I130 and K3 visa?
- A: Form I-130 and Form I-129F are not overly complex on their faces. However, whether you should hire an attorney depends on the specific facts of your case. So, it is usually best to, at least, consult with an attorney. Additionally, USCIS approves either application, completing consular processing, including uploading civil documents, can be a tedious process, which an attorney can potentially streamline for you.
- Q. My green card expired a year ago is there a way to get a extention to go back home and come back and file citizenship
- A: If you want to travel outside of the United States, you need a valid, unexpired passport. Additionally, it is best to have proof your permanent residency. So, you should file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. After filing, you will likely receive a receipt notice or a biometrics appointment notice. If you receive a biometrics appointment notice, be sure to take a valid passport and your expired permanent resident card to the appointment.
- Q. My wife is overseas and pregnant. Should I wait for the baby to be born to sponsor?
- A: Depending on whether you live in the United States and when you lived in the United States, if you are a U.S. citizen, your child may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth. You should speak with an immigration attorney.
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