Kiriko Takahashi is an experienced immigration attorney at American Visa Law Group, based in Fremont, California. As a native Japanese-speaker, she has spent many years helping immigrants navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and clarity.
Kiriko’s practice focuses on family-based immigration, humanitarian relief (including U visas, VAWA petitions, and asylum), removal defense, and naturalization. As an immigration lawyer committed to culturally sensitive representation, Kiriko is able to provides tailored legal services to individuals and families throughout the Bay Area and across the U.S.
Prior to joining American Visa Law Group, Kiriko was a staff attorney at Asian Law Alliance in San Jose, where she represented clients before immigration courts and USCIS. She also supervised law students and volunteers, organized legal clinics, and conducted public seminars in both English and Japanese. Her international experience includes serving as a legal specialist at Japan Helpdesk in the Netherlands, where she advised Japanese clients on immigration, housing, and family matters.
Kiriko holds a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School and a B.A. from UCLA. She has been licensed by the California State Bar since 2011. Her extensive experience, cultural insight, and native Japanese fluency make her a top choice for those seeking a trusted immigration attorney for Japanese clients.
Kiriko lives in Fremont and continues to volunteer her time offering pro bono legal assistance to immigrants through local nonprofits. She is dedicated to providing honest, compassionate, and effective legal services to the local community and beyond.
Education
Juris Doctor, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, University of California, Los Angeles
Bar Membership
California State Bar Member since 2011
Languages Spoken
Japanese, English, Spanish (basic)