" Our mission is to protect our clients' rights to remain in this country, safeguarding family unity and keeping loved ones together. "
-H. Ortega
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Hector R. Ortega is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. The son of immigrants, he developed an early understanding of the challenges immigrant families face and a deep commitment to immigrant rights and social justice. This perspective has shaped his career and continues to guide his advocacy on behalf of his clients.
Mr. Ortega graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in History and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2004.
While in law school, Mr. Ortega interned with a nonprofit organization serving the immigrant community in Los Angeles. Through that work, he witnessed firsthand the profound impact immigration law can have on individuals and families. That experience solidified his decision to dedicate his career to immigration law.
Since 2005, Mr. Ortega has focused exclusively on immigration law. In 2007, he co-founded Ortega, Canossa & Associates, PLC, where he continues to represent clients in complex immigration matters. Over the years, he has successfully advocated for hundreds of individuals and families before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Today, his practice concentrates on complex litigation and appellate work, including preparing legal arguments before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Known among his colleagues for his sharp legal mind, thoughtful strategy, and dedication to justice, Mr. Ortega is widely respected by peers in the immigration law community.
Outside of his professional work, Mr. Ortega enjoys spending time with his close-knit family. He is an avid reader—particularly of science fiction and Stephen King novels—and enjoys attending rock concerts and baseball games at Dodger Stadium. A passionate traveler, he values opportunities to explore new cultures and perspectives around the world.