Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys

Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys is a law firm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, specializing in immigration law with a focus on employment-based visas, green cards, temporary visas, citizenship, asylum, waivers, work permits, and immigration court representation. The firm serves clients across southern Orange County, including San Clemente, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Rancho Santa Margarita, Lake Forest, and Irvine. With over two decades of experience since 1998, the firm handles a wide range of immigration matters, including complex cases involving criminal immigration issues, ICE detention, appeals, and motions to reopen. The firm’s partners, Susan E. Hill and Alary E. Piibe, bring combined legal experience to the practice, with Hill also having served as an adjunct law professor and clinician at Pepperdine and UCLA. The firm offers free consultations and emphasizes clear communication, honesty, and regular case updates.

Hill & Piibe is known for its expertise in equestrian-related immigration, a specialty developed through Susan E. Hill’s personal experience in the horse industry. The firm represents clients in employment-based immigration, particularly for foreign workers in the equestrian sector, including riders, grooms, trainers, and agents. They also handle cases involving extraordinary ability visas, family petitions, naturalization, and U-visas. The team includes experienced staff such as Cindy Campos, the Client Relations Manager, and Yesenia Flores, the Head Office Manager, who has over fifteen years of experience with USCIS procedures. The firm maintains a strong presence in immigration courts and federal appeals, appearing regularly before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and USCIS.

The firm is located on Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, situated about 0.2 miles from San Juan Capistrano City Hall and the San Juan Plaza Post Office, within a short distance of San Juan Creek Road and the San Diego Freeway. It is also approximately 0.3 miles from Descanso Veterans Park.

Despite a low public rating of 2.10, the firm’s long-standing presence in the community and its specialized focus on high-stakes immigration cases reflect its established role in serving clients with complex legal needs in southern Orange County. The firm’s deep experience in both litigation and administrative proceedings underscores its commitment to navigating the U.S. immigration system with precision and dedication.