" Our mission is to protect our clients' rights to remain in this country, safeguarding family unity and keeping loved ones together. "
-H. Ortega
Associations
Certified Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist
Hector R. Ortega, a distinguished immigration attorney, graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in History. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in May of 2004.
During law school, Attorney Ortega interned at a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the immigrant community of Los Angeles. It was there, witnessing the immediate and profound impact of immigration law on individuals and families, that he made the pivotal decision to specialize in this field.
Since 2005, Attorney Ortega has focused exclusively on immigration law and founded Ortega, Canossa & Associates, PLC in 2007. He is a respected member of the California State Bar and has successfully represented hundreds of clients before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). His practice now concentrates on handling complex cases, including preparing legal arguments for the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Outside of his professional life, Attorney Ortega values the time spent with his close-knit family. An avid reader of science fiction and Stephen King novels, he also enjoys rock concerts, and attending baseball games at Dodger Stadium. A passionate traveler, he seeks to explore new cultures and customs, eager to expand his understanding of the world.