Hector E. Quiroga is an immigration attorney and a professor of law at Gonzaga University Law School. Hector immigrated to the United States in January, 2000. He spoke no English but had a strong desire to become an immigration lawyer. Hector worked in many jobs to support his career (from unloading trucks, to washing dishes, to installing antennas). He learned and mastered English and settled in Spokane, Washington. He graduated with honors and attended Gonzaga School of Law, where he graduated top of his class. He was part of the University Moot Court Room, where he earned distinguished awards.
More importantly, Hector’s passion for the American Dream has made him perfect advocate for those seeking legal status in the United States. Hector lived it. Today he is a citizen of the United States. He remembers vividly what it feels like to have a visa, a green card, and to apply and acquire citizenship to Untied States.
Hector is a husband and a father. He enjoys coaching soccer (a team of 12 kids 9 to 10 year olds). He founded the Quiroga Law Office, PLLC in 2009, with his wife, also an immigration attorney. Today, the law firm has offices in Spokane and Tri Cities and employs 25 people, including 7 lawyers. Hector and his team help and protect immigrants like themselves achieve the American Dream.
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: - Gonzaga University School of Law Academic Dean's List - Gonzaga University School of Law Academic Honor Roll - Thomas M. Cooley Law School Academic Dean's List - Thomas M. Cooley Law School Academic Honor Roll - 25% Law School Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient - 2009 Moot Court Council Member- Gonzaga University School of Law - 2009 Washington Association of Corporate Counsel Academic Scholarship Recipient - 2009 Loren Miller Bar Association Academic Scholarship Recipient - 2009 Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Bar Preparation Scholarship Recipient - 2008 to 2009 Second Best Oralist (Linden Cup) - Gonzaga University School of Law - 2008 Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Diversity Scholarship Recipient - 2007 and 2008 Carl Maxey Diversity Scholarship Recipient presented by the Spokane County Bar Association / Diversity Section
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- Quiroga Law Office, PLLC
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- Hector practices in the areas of: - Family Law - Personal Injury - Immigration - Bankruptcy
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- Federal District Court
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- The Auto Policy and the Claim Investigation Process
- Sabiduria Legal
- Immigration Civil Rights, Gonzaga University School of Law
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- Immigration Consequences of Crimes, Spokane County Bar Association
- Spokane County Bar Association
- Immigration Law Primer for English as a Second Language Teachers, Easter Washington University
- Easter Washington University
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. 10th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference., Gonzaga Univeristy School of Law
- Gonzaga Univeristy School of Law
- Protecting Immigrant Children and Youth Through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in State Court Actions., Law and Immigration, Gonzaga Univeristy School of Law
- Gonzaga Univeristy School of Law
- Certified Spanish Translator
- State Courts
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Public Service and Leadership Award
- Washing State Bar Association
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Top Immigration Lawyer in Spokane for 2017
- Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- Washington State Association for Justice, Diversity Committee
- Eagle Member
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- Gonzaga University School of Law
- Professor of Law
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- Bankruptcy Bar Asociation for the Eastern District of Washington
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- Federal Bar Association, Federal Litigation Section Member
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- Spokane County Bar Association
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- Washington State Bar Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Hispanic Business and Professional Association
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- Knights of Columbus
- First Degree Knight
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- American Bar Association
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- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. if the mother of my child is a non citizen, but does have a social, can she take my child and move away??
- A: This is more of a family law question, so consult with a family law attorney. It seems unlikely she could take the child out of the country without your permission, however.
- Q. My cousin in Ukraine denied visa because her aunt backdated her age to 11 when she was 14-a minor. Does she have a case?
- A: Reapply with correction information.
- Q. Expedite request for green card application
- A: If by travel to visit your family you mean return to the country from which or are requesting asylum, that is not a good idea. The government will question whether you really have a credible fear of returning to your country. You might consider applying for a refugee travel document and meet with them in a third country. Consult with an immigration attorney to see how to do this.
Spokane Immigration Attorney | Hector Quiroga