Pilar Makee Lule Mangue - Fairfield, OH

Attorney Pilar Makee Lule Mangue is an immigration attorney dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and the immigration courts in all 50 states.

Pilar was born in Equatorial Guinea and has lived in Benin, and Nigeria. Her international background and experience living among diverse cultures have shaped her commitment to serving immigrant communities and helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.

Pilar earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Jarvis Christian University and her Juris Doctor from Appalachian School of Law. In 2026, Pilar earned an LLM in Immigration Law from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Following law school, Pilar obtained her license to practice law in Texas and began working with immigrant clients through the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project and is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

She now specializes in both humanitarian and employment-based immigration as well as immigration defense in the immigration courts (EOIR). Pilar is particularly experienced in helping qualified professionals identify and pursue pathways to lawful permanent residence in the United States.

Pilar joined the legal team at Rodríguez & Porter, Ltd. in 2026. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has working knowledge of French. Pilar is a Christian; her faith is an important part of her life. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy and science fiction novels and exploring new cuisines. She also loves dancing and watching TV shows, especially drama and romance.