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Samuel P. King Jr., experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 12 reviews
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17 May, 2021 by Anonymous
I highly recommend! Mr. Sam took my case, ran with it and got the judge to rule in my favor! He’s very knowledgeable!
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29 Apr, 2020 by Anonymous
Mr. King was very prompt in responding, professional, and kind when I had urgent questions about my situation. He spoke to me without judgement, was patient, and I could tell - really, really cares about people. I gained much more clarity just by talking with him for a short time. Thank you Mr. King.
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19 Nov, 2017 by Richard
My mother suffered a fractured jaw and bruised ribs from a fall at a commercial parking lot in Kailua. It was obvious the property management firm was negligent due to no lighting and obstructions leading to the overflow parking lot. You never want to settle directly with the insurance adjuster unless you have representation from an attorney. After consulting with dozens of attorneys who claimed they specialized in personal injury claims 99% refused to take the case citing: age of mom, Medicare issues and/or trouble prosecuting premise injuries. I finally came across with Sam King. Wow immediately I knew I found the right attorney. Most lawyers did not even want to spend much time on the phone discussing the issue but Mr. King invited us to his office and I could immediately know he was knowledgeable and very experienced in handling such cases. He knew how to work the system and who to talk with to get a good settlement. Other attorneys were simply clueless on many of these matters. I also liked that Mr. King never charged a penny upfront and I was free to consult with him regarding matters to this case. Very friendly and honest he could discuss the possible issues to expect. What my mom and I REALLY cherished from Mr. King was his ability to really listen. All these other attorneys talk and interrupt you constantly. Many times victims are formulating their thoughts and instead of assisting your thought process other attorneys cut you off. But not Mr. King. At the end we got a really big settlement w/o even having to go to trial. I would overwhelmingly recommend Mr. King to anyone who has experienced a personal injury. Sincerely, Richard and Nina Nov 2017
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Adrienne S. King, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 12 reviews
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15 Jan, 2021 by Max
Would highly recommend King & King. Adrienne King went above and beyond. She was truly a blessing, she listened to my case, responded quickly, and got the job done.
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10 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous
Adrienne and Sam are a blessing. They are honest and passionate about their work. They both take a tremendous amount of pride and integrity. It shows through everything that they do and the type of people that they are. From prepping for the trial and through the trial process, they are with you every step of the way. Their experience and professionalism is outstanding. They will fight for you and your family with all of their hearts!!! We owe so much to the Kings...
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22 Nov, 2019 by Anonymous
Adrienne’s professionalism, attention to detail and knowledge is incredible. She made my divorce process seamless. Nothing got by her. I felt supported the whole time, and was able to relax because I knew she was on top of things! I highly recommend her!
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Ellen B. Politano, experienced Domestic Violence, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 11 reviews
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06 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
I was very fortunate to have Ellen represent me in wrapping up a divorce that was not only contentious but also complicated by the fact that it involved property matters in both Hawaii and California. I appreciated her dogged approach, knowledge and experience in sorting out difficult time and property division issues. She was very clear in what I needed to do to make things work and I appreciated both her seriousness and her sense of humor. I would highly recommend Ellen to anyone seeking a qualified and effective counselor.
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19 Apr, 2023 by Anonymous
Ellen is a consummate professional whom is direct whilst also being considerate of her client's feelings and perspective. She is patient, taking her time to explain things her client may not understand as well taking her time to thoroughly answer any/all client questions. Ellen makes you [her client] feel like a priority, walking you through the divorce process and bringing levity to one of life's most-stressful seasons. I would readily recommend Ellen to anyone in need of her services; personally, I will always be grateful for her and for her energy and efforts on my behalf *Mahalo Nui Loa*
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26 Jul, 2022 by Anonymous
Ellen led me through one of life's most daunting, overwhelming, and turbulent events with absolute expertise and full command of the process from A to Z. She is tough, compassionate, creative, dedicated, incredibly knowledgable, and truly gives her heart and soul in reaching the best possible outcome.
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Michael P. Healy, experienced Criminal Defense, Personal Injury attorney in Honolulu, HI with 78 reviews
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15 Dec, 2024 by Kawehi kauhola
I met with other estate lawyers and it felt like I was being rushed through a quick transaction with no meaningful connection to my situation. It felt like they were just checking the boxes to move on as quickly as possible. Until I meant Keoni. He took the time to understand our needs, our family, and us in general. Keoni guided us through the process, of which we had very little knowledge of. It was a long process but he gave clear guidance to help us do our part. Keoni never made us feel uncomfortable or hesitant to ask questions. He treated us like family. His prices may be higher than other estate lawyers, but in the end I realized I wanted someone who genuinely cared and did things the right way. My husband and I are very happy with Keoni and his estate planning services and 100% recommend him. We are lifetime partners with Keoni.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Season lee
Keoni is very knowledgeable and professional. He will explain everything so you can understand and give examples. Don’t hesitate, first step is to schedule an appointment.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Tracy adams
The process of setting up a trust is just that, a process, and having someone who will take the time to sit, explain, answer questions, and then answer more questions as you go through the trust setup process is really important. Keoni spent a lot of time with us, answering questions that came up along the way, gave us the guidance we needed to make sure we thought of everything and everyone involved. He was flexible is scheduling follow up meetings, due to our very hectic work & travel schedules, it took a few weeks longer then planned, but we are not done and feel better knowing we are on the right track. Thank you Keoni for being patient with us.
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Jared Alden Washkowitz, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 53 reviews
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11 Sep, 2024 by Margot lam
Jared is a lawyer you need to hire if you are looking for a family lawyer!!! He is friendly, easy to work with and will work in your best interest until the very end. He won’t nickel and dime you nor have you rack up unnecessary lawyer fees. He’s going to get the job done without all the unnecessary back and forth. He will advise you with his extensive experience. He has been invaluable in helping me get my divorce finalized in less than 6 months. I cannot say enough good things about Jared. You never want to have to file for divorce , but if you do you will be in good hands with Jared. I’m not one who typically writes reviews, but this one is one to be shared as I had such a positive experience working with Jared.
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27 Jun, 2024 by Natiley duke
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03 Jun, 2024 by Carla watkins
Jared helped me out with my divorce and got the case done quickly and efficiently. He is definitely someone you want in your corner!
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Kendal Allen Luke, experienced Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 5 reviews
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14 May, 2021 by Josephine
This layer is a people's lawyer, he has integrity, great listener and empathy for his client and he understand the problems at stake. He explains the law and gives options to get what you want to resolve the issues. I had a divorce case and Mr Kendal was able to put the necessary documents together to make sure my side was understood by the court. Hardworking for you is his strength!!
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25 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
When it rains, it pours, and it was “storming” in my life when I called Doi & Luke Island Lawyers. I was seeking a female attorney by referral but found that she no longer worked there. Emily, who received my call, warmly suggested that I speak with Kendal Luke, who patiently listened as I explained my situation and showed real concern. It wasn’t until I shopped around and spoke with more than a half a dozen other attorneys, that I realized how fortunate I was to have found Kendal Luke on my first attempt. Every other attorney I spoke with after him I found to be abrupt, condescending and wary of answering too many questions during that first complimentary call. Kendal Luke, on the other hand, treated me more like a friend rather than a number, and was open to discussing any question I had. I felt at ease with him. He certainly stood out like a gem among the rocks. So, when it was time for me to hire an attorney, he was my obvious choice. But would he be a good attorney? Time would tell. Throughout the proceedings, which took more than a year, there were many highs and lows and even times of frustration, such as that which occurs even between the best of friends. Yet, through it all, Kendal Luke and his staff stuck by me and always treated me with value and respect. He never pressured me to compromise on my values, even when I began to waver. I also appreciated that he didn’t nickel-and-dime me, as is so common with attorneys, but was always reasonable when accounting his fees. Most importantly, during the critical moments of the case, it would be his capacity for compassion that was key to representing me well. This is what drew me to selecting him, and I really feel that I couldn’t have selected a better attorney. Now that my case has finally come to a close, I look back and am so thankful for having the team of Doi & Luke on my side. Kendal Luke and his staff often went above and beyond in various ways, so that I always felt as though I was among friends. “Island Lawyers” is a fitting name for this firm as they truly reflect the down-to-earth warmth that characterizes our islands. Mahalo nui loa, Kendal Luke and Team! I will be forever grateful.
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02 Mar, 2017 by Naomi
I was very happy with service from Kendall and firm. Very friendly service. Efficient. My divorce was handled with care. I would highly recommend.
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Justin Lee Sturdivant, experienced Adoption, Child Custody attorney in Honolulu, HI with 80 reviews
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15 Dec, 2024 by Kawehi kauhola
I met with other estate lawyers and it felt like I was being rushed through a quick transaction with no meaningful connection to my situation. It felt like they were just checking the boxes to move on as quickly as possible. Until I meant Keoni. He took the time to understand our needs, our family, and us in general. Keoni guided us through the process, of which we had very little knowledge of. It was a long process but he gave clear guidance to help us do our part. Keoni never made us feel uncomfortable or hesitant to ask questions. He treated us like family. His prices may be higher than other estate lawyers, but in the end I realized I wanted someone who genuinely cared and did things the right way. My husband and I are very happy with Keoni and his estate planning services and 100% recommend him. We are lifetime partners with Keoni.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Season lee
Keoni is very knowledgeable and professional. He will explain everything so you can understand and give examples. Don’t hesitate, first step is to schedule an appointment.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Tracy adams
The process of setting up a trust is just that, a process, and having someone who will take the time to sit, explain, answer questions, and then answer more questions as you go through the trust setup process is really important. Keoni spent a lot of time with us, answering questions that came up along the way, gave us the guidance we needed to make sure we thought of everything and everyone involved. He was flexible is scheduling follow up meetings, due to our very hectic work & travel schedules, it took a few weeks longer then planned, but we are not done and feel better knowing we are on the right track. Thank you Keoni for being patient with us.
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Andrew Guzzo, experienced Class Action, Consumer Protection attorney in Honolulu, HI with 41 reviews
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03 Feb, 2025 by Hunter pate
Now this guy is a damn good traffic lawyer so if you get any tickets or DUI mine was for excessive speeding this gentleman was able to get my case dismissed which was great because now my insurance won't go up and I highly recommend him to anyone who has DUI or traffic tickets I think he's been doing this for 30 years or so
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24 Dec, 2024 by Talk2menice yesplz
Mr. Noah Fiddler, no words can't express my appreciation and gratitude towards you and your team. At the start of my trial, September 9th through December 23rd 2024, were indeed the most difficult and stressful times. I mean c'mon a "D.U.I" excessive speeding, sporadic lane changes (allegedly). What were my chances of beating this case. In these type of circumstances it's never good for me, I'm always on the losing end. Let's just call it a Christmas🌲 🎄 miracle. When the Judge uttered these words: "Judgement in favor of the defendant" NOT GUILTY, case dismissed. "God is Awesome"🙏💯 Just let Noah and his team do all the work and they'll take care of everything. I highly recommend Mr. Noah Fiddler and his team of expertise hands down the best 👌💯 Aloha and mahalo Noah🤙🏽🥳🤙🏽
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09 Nov, 2024 by Andrew petrisor
Where to start, I was on vacation with my whole family for my mothers birthday in Hawaii in the time of may 2024, as my brother and I run a car dealership in WA state we decided to rent a c8 corvette for a couple days to take the nieces and nephews around the block, When leaving my hotel from valet (my nephew wanted me to rev it because he loves loud cars) and me being careless I did and then proceeded to turn left out of the hotel and after the light went red I accelerated a little too quickly with the flow of traffic right off red, bare in mind I didn't go over speed limit and I was unaware of Hawaii's basic speed rule. this cop was a total dick. excuse my language. words were exchanged and we went on with our day. NOAH FIDDLER. after searching and calling around I explained my situation for a basic speed rule and exhaust modification citation FOUGHT for this to be dismissed. Today he didn't stop FIGHTING and we got a huge win with all dismissal in court. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone in the area visiting or needing a lawyer for moving violations! Thank you MR. Fiddler!
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Kevin Jay Block, experienced Immigration attorney in Wailuku, HI with 26 reviews
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20 Nov, 2024 by Amber rich
My husband and I are incredibly grateful to have found Maui Immigration Law. Not only is Kevin an amazing attorney with an in-depth knowledge of immigration law, he is a kind and caring person who is invested in the well being of Hawaii's immigrant community. His paralegal Liz is prompt and responsive, and kept us informed every step of the way. We wholeheartedly recommend their services!
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26 Aug, 2024 by The johnz
We approached Kevin in September of 2023 concerning immigration questions and the process of getting Permanent residence status for my partner. I had prior knowledge of the general process, having gone through it with my previous partner(now deceased) in 2013. I had a good lawyer at that time but that firm was no longer available to retain. What I did know is this: Only a fool would attempt going through the USA immigration process on their own. Our first meeting with Kevin was very productive. I instinctively felt he was the right person to hire. We followed his advice to the letter and began the application process in March of 2024. There were many tricky questions on the application form that only could be successfully navigated by experienced folks, and Kevin was certainly an expert. He and his secretary Liz, were attentive, kind, thoughtful and patient. They responded quickly to any questions and were very, very organized in regards to all the paperwork required. On the date of the interview in August of 2024, Kevin flew to Honolulu to be with us for the meeting. This is really, really important! Kevin knew the folks at the immigration department and they knew him. It was obvious from the start that Kevin was well respected by the immigration officers. Our application was approved within a day of the interview despite the fact that our application was a bit more complicated than the usual type submitted. At 75 years of age, I have had many experiences with Lawyers, not all of which have been positive. However, Kevin is the best lawyer I have ever worked with, giving honor to a profession that often is not looked at favorably by the general public. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you John Montfort and Marino De Oliveira
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18 Jun, 2024 by Itzel mendoza
El abogado Kevin y Liz dos personas muy agradables que me ayudaron con mi tramite para mi familia a pesar de que mi primer lenguaje no era el ingles siempre estuvieron para apoyarnos en todo, un proceso claro y rápido y gracias a ellos hoy podemos estar juntos en familia.
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David Wilmer Barlow, experienced Car Accident, Insurance attorney in Honolulu, HI with 21 reviews
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11 Jan, 2025 by Lauren reyes
My experience with Jon Jacobs was nothing but exceptional. First my case was denied from the larger attorney offices but they suggested him. He listened to my case and took it on. He walked me through everything even while recovering from a brain injury. He was kind and understanding. He always checked in on my recovery process to see if I was making progress and doing well. He did not make me feel rushed at all and fought to make sure I received the compensation that was owed to me, while the insurance companies were trying to take advantage of me. 100% would recommend. It felt really good to have someone like Jon fighting for me.
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21 Aug, 2024 by Mark kevin pascual
I was impressed by Attorney David Barlow's expertise. He handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result. He is always available to answer my questions and concerns. He put me at ease throughout the legal process. I had the most difficult time in my life but he helped me understand my situation and solved my case at ease. I strongly recommend Law Office of David W Barlow when you needed someone to help your what you deserve in legal process.
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22 Nov, 2023 by Adaure dawson
I really appreciated working with David Barlow! He was knowledgeable and consistent! I trusted his ability to advocate on my behalf throughout the entire process. Definitely recommend his services.
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Gregory Lawrence Ryan, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 287 reviews
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25 Feb, 2025 by Alex price
Had a very great consultation with David Robert Squeri III. He was cordial, respectful, but above all knowledgeable in Real Estate matters. Not only was he well versed in current law that applied to me, but he also gave me insight as to how to understand the law. Based on meeting with him, I have better direction and can feel empowered with the knowledge in real estate. I highly recommend setting an appointment and hiring him for your needs. His attention to detail and ability to explain all aspects is a skillset you absolutely want on your side.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Максим бердников
Выражаем благодарность Елене Невской и ее команде за содействие на всех этапах получения EB-2 NIW визы. Наш путь был сложным и долгим, но благодаря экспертности Елены, мы стали счастливыми обладателями гринкарт! Рекомендуем Елену как профессионала в своем деле!
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02 Dec, 2024 by Arielle808
When you're dealing with things like DV and custody, the last thing you need is to be used and abused by your lawyer/firm, someone who is supposed to advocate for and care about you. I was with this firm for about a year. I was forced to switch to 3 different lawyers and was charged each time. DO NOT go with this firm. The first lawyer I had was so cold and gave bad legal advice that ended up screwing up my case. I was with the second lawyer for about a month before they switched me again. Again, I was charged each time for each new lawyer to review my case and to meet with them to catch them up. It was traumatizing because I'm going through a custody battle and DV case so each time I had to explain again about how my soon to be ex-husband is abusing and has abused me and my children. I've also been charged even when THEY had to reschedule a meeting. It was unreal. They called me a couple hours prior and I graciously agreed. Thankfully I watched the bills because they had the nerve to charge me for that call. It seems like they are very scattered, unorganized and greedy. I acknowledge that lawyers deserve to be paid but they absolutely went too far. One of my lawyers I had literally called me the wrong name in court multiple times. One time mispronouncing it and one time calling me someone else's name entirely. It was humiliating. She also filed papers from someone else's case with my case papers. It was a nightmare! I'm so thankful I left and I now have a lawyer who genuinely cares.
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Carmen DiAmore-Siah, experienced Immigration attorney in Honolulu, HI with 76 reviews
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18 Jan, 2025 by Rico lam
Right after a tragic event happened, you want someone knowledgeable by your side. Michael Cruise and his team not only knowledgeable on what they do, they are very compassionate and understanding. Best civil case attorney, Michael Cruise.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Joshua avilla
Not very precise or excellent personally I wouldn't suggest it to anyone in our community
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21 Nov, 2024 by Sidney lagaret
Debra Ota was great appreciated everything she has done. Though I expected more since I'll be injured for life she did what she could. I wish nobody has to go what I went through!!!
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Blake Goodman, experienced  attorney in Honolulu, HI with 541 reviews
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11 Jan, 2025 by S w
Terrible waste of time and money. Gave me a disorganized, computer deficit lawyer with no kids to scream at me the day before court for not taking my feverish children to school. Fired him, changed court docs after I left. Charged me 5,000 while NOT filing any paper work besides an answer to defend the night before court although we meet in person more than a week before. Hard to get an appt, sent endless emails and he was still confused at meeting. Would not file many requested motions, had to be told three times before he could execute. His name is Jeffery Sales.
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09 Dec, 2024 by Junior nicolas
Josh, Caty, and Dora took great care of me during the entire process and I will be eternally grateful. The staff is knowledgeable and responsive to questions. You can’t go wrong with this law firm!
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04 Dec, 2024 by Normie mark “mr-norm808”
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Jonathan E. Burge, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Honolulu, HI with 20 reviews
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17 Jan, 2025 by Walking hands
Jonathan Burge and everyone at his office are amazing, super helpful, friendly folks. They took care of everything for me and made a very confusing and unpleasant situation, very simple and hassle free. Mr. Burge is a true professional and knows exactly what he is doing. He explained everything to me, and being someone who never had any experience dealing with legal issues, it was a huge relief having his help. 10 out 10. 5 stars. And all the thumbs up! Thank you guys!
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12 Oct, 2024 by Fjorje tiana nicolas
Mr. Burge is the go-to guy! My boyfriend was arrested for DUI when he crashed his truck, Mr. Burge was detailed when explaining what the next steps were. 5 months later and charged were dismissed. Defintely recommend Mr. Burge if you're needing legal representation.
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05 Sep, 2024 by The real g
Mr Johnathan burge is one of the best attorneys on the island of oahu he help me beat my case back in 2013 I was going to court for weapon charges a misdemeanor since I have just turned 18 at the time I made alot of mistakes as a teenager that I have no excuse for but I am very greatful and thankful for his help the prosecutor was really trying hard to get me to do time and Johnathan stood up for me and told the prosecutor off this is definitely one guy to have at your side and you definitely can trust him now at the age of 29 I got a great career and 3 children that I am able to raise thanks to Mr burge
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Edward D Magauran, experienced Bankruptcy attorney in Honolulu, HI with 123 reviews
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15 Dec, 2024 by Kawehi kauhola
I met with other estate lawyers and it felt like I was being rushed through a quick transaction with no meaningful connection to my situation. It felt like they were just checking the boxes to move on as quickly as possible. Until I meant Keoni. He took the time to understand our needs, our family, and us in general. Keoni guided us through the process, of which we had very little knowledge of. It was a long process but he gave clear guidance to help us do our part. Keoni never made us feel uncomfortable or hesitant to ask questions. He treated us like family. His prices may be higher than other estate lawyers, but in the end I realized I wanted someone who genuinely cared and did things the right way. My husband and I are very happy with Keoni and his estate planning services and 100% recommend him. We are lifetime partners with Keoni.
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27 Nov, 2024 by Season lee
Keoni is very knowledgeable and professional. He will explain everything so you can understand and give examples. Don’t hesitate, first step is to schedule an appointment.
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19 Nov, 2024 by Tracy adams
The process of setting up a trust is just that, a process, and having someone who will take the time to sit, explain, answer questions, and then answer more questions as you go through the trust setup process is really important. Keoni spent a lot of time with us, answering questions that came up along the way, gave us the guidance we needed to make sure we thought of everything and everyone involved. He was flexible is scheduling follow up meetings, due to our very hectic work & travel schedules, it took a few weeks longer then planned, but we are not done and feel better knowing we are on the right track. Thank you Keoni for being patient with us.
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Thomas D. Farrell, experienced Child Custody, Child Support attorney in Honolulu, HI with 13 reviews
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04 Oct, 2021 by Chef zz
Col Thomas D. Farell is the brightest litigation lawyer I have ever encounter from Around the Globe . Mr Farell is a gentlemen , a scholar and one the best attorneys you will Wish to Have on your side . He is straightforward, tell you how it is and he is 99.9% correct . He has extensive knowledge of the law and he has integrity . He represented me In one of the bizarre, complicated cases In the state of hawaii against a legion of lawyers and at the end after a brutal 48 months he triumphs . Hire him I put my money on it
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30 Jul, 2021 by Suzanna hall
Tom took on my case of coercive control. We settled a TRO, a cross TRO and a Paternity in 2 hearings. The father of my child is a police officer and really knew every card to play the system. Tom got me my child, child support, back support, and has held my hand through CPS interrogations, and every negative card my baby’s dad threw at me. He sees right through him. This process wasn’t easy for me, and I’m very young, and of course I made many bad choices and mistakes, but tom handled them all. Like I said, he stayed by my side through a CPS interrogation that was extremely biased. I will forever be grateful to this man for standing up for me in ways nobody else has ever stood up for me. My reputation and credibility was being slaughtered very quickly. Tom handled it. Period. End.
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15 May, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Mr Farrell help me with a security clearance issue. I believe he is the only attorney in Hawaii who deals with these issues. He was the consummate professional and he helped me provide a thorough response. Most importantly, I won my case.
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Matthew M. Matsunaga, experienced Business, Financial Markets And Services attorney in Honolulu, HI with 3 reviews
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24 Oct, 2022 by Elizabeth watanabe
Love this family run firm
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09 Dec, 2019 by Celso
This attorney took time out to answer some questions , and clearly explained my options at time of need, you will not go wrong with this man, I owe him a world of gratitude, he has been in vigil for our electronic correspondence with this individual prime contractor who is being very, even thought his review does not ask if you WOULD HIRE him, you would be so wrong in not doing so.
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Amanda Soyoung Chang, experienced Immigration attorney in Honolulu, HI with 55 reviews
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21 Sep, 2024 by June friedman
Daniel Pagliarini worked long and hard to assure that I was compensated as much as the law would allow when I was involved in a car accident. He put in some long and tireless hours to insure that all the “I’s” your dotted and the “T’s” were crossed for my difficult case. I would recommend him to anyone 100 & 10 percent!
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17 Jul, 2024 by Cammy_mustahce
Extremely professional and kept me up to date on everything. Went above and beyond and broke things down into layman's terms so I wasn't lost on what was happening.
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17 Apr, 2024 by Nic hover
Never heard back from them.
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Richard H.S. Sing, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Honolulu, HI with 33 reviews
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11 Aug, 2024 by Nan suk rogers
He knows his field and he defend his clients with dedication and cares for his clients. I strongly recommend Alan.
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William Noboru Ota, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Honolulu, HI with 32 reviews
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11 Aug, 2024 by Nan suk rogers
He knows his field and he defend his clients with dedication and cares for his clients. I strongly recommend Alan.
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31 Dec, 2023 by Jae tracy
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Caprice Rae Itagaki, experienced Business, Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 32 reviews
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11 Aug, 2024 by Nan suk rogers
He knows his field and he defend his clients with dedication and cares for his clients. I strongly recommend Alan.
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Jonathan S. Durrett, experienced Business, Real Estate attorney in Honolulu, HI with 32 reviews
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11 Aug, 2024 by Nan suk rogers
He knows his field and he defend his clients with dedication and cares for his clients. I strongly recommend Alan.
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31 Dec, 2023 by Jae tracy
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Jarrett Pukuniahi Macanas, experienced Estate Planning attorney in Honolulu, HI with 211 reviews
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15 Jan, 2025 by Kelvin akamine
Attorney Brian Kim provided outstanding legal representation, showing deep expertise and clear communication every step of the way. Thanks to his hard work, my case was resolved successfully, and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking reliable legal counsel.
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07 Jan, 2025 by Sherman abdo
I am a criminal defense attorney in Michigan and after a friend of mine got in trouble in Honolulu, I scoured the internet to secure a great criminal defense attorney. We are so lucky to find Mr. Brian Kim. He is professional, responsive, efficient, and effective. He got us excellent results. He was able to have my client's original felony case reduced to a misdemeanor offense that will eventually be dismissed through a diversion program. I cannot thank him enough for everything he did for my friend.
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23 Dec, 2024 by Lily l
Ofir is very knowledgeable in his field of work and I am completely grateful for all the time and effort put into completing my case as quick and painless as possible. With his expertise in the legal field he's one of the good ones!!!
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Emma Littman, experienced Family Law attorney in Honolulu, HI with 296 reviews
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25 Feb, 2025 by Alex price
Had a very great consultation with David Robert Squeri III. He was cordial, respectful, but above all knowledgeable in Real Estate matters. Not only was he well versed in current law that applied to me, but he also gave me insight as to how to understand the law. Based on meeting with him, I have better direction and can feel empowered with the knowledge in real estate. I highly recommend setting an appointment and hiring him for your needs. His attention to detail and ability to explain all aspects is a skillset you absolutely want on your side.
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03 Dec, 2024 by Максим бердников
Выражаем благодарность Елене Невской и ее команде за содействие на всех этапах получения EB-2 NIW визы. Наш путь был сложным и долгим, но благодаря экспертности Елены, мы стали счастливыми обладателями гринкарт! Рекомендуем Елену как профессионала в своем деле!
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02 Dec, 2024 by Arielle808
When you're dealing with things like DV and custody, the last thing you need is to be used and abused by your lawyer/firm, someone who is supposed to advocate for and care about you. I was with this firm for about a year. I was forced to switch to 3 different lawyers and was charged each time. DO NOT go with this firm. The first lawyer I had was so cold and gave bad legal advice that ended up screwing up my case. I was with the second lawyer for about a month before they switched me again. Again, I was charged each time for each new lawyer to review my case and to meet with them to catch them up. It was traumatizing because I'm going through a custody battle and DV case so each time I had to explain again about how my soon to be ex-husband is abusing and has abused me and my children. I've also been charged even when THEY had to reschedule a meeting. It was unreal. They called me a couple hours prior and I graciously agreed. Thankfully I watched the bills because they had the nerve to charge me for that call. It seems like they are very scattered, unorganized and greedy. I acknowledge that lawyers deserve to be paid but they absolutely went too far. One of my lawyers I had literally called me the wrong name in court multiple times. One time mispronouncing it and one time calling me someone else's name entirely. It was humiliating. She also filed papers from someone else's case with my case papers. It was a nightmare! I'm so thankful I left and I now have a lawyer who genuinely cares.
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Kahbo Dye-Chiew, experienced Immigration attorney in Honolulu, HI with 10 reviews
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28 Jan, 2025 by Anirvan shukla
KahBo provided expert guidance, making the application process easy and seamless. Extremely knowledgeable and very responsive—highly recommended!
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23 Aug, 2024 by Chorshanbe alovatov
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Ivana Bodey, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Kailua-Kona, HI with 21 reviews
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26 Dec, 2024 by Susan
My husband and I relocated to the Big Island from California. We desperately needed to update our Trust after purchasing properties so that our children would have no issues down the road. Ivana is our perfect choice with her expertise and knowledge navigating both CA and HI into one cohesive Restatement. She reviewed our information thoroughly and set our meeting date promptly to accommodate our limited availability. Ivana is precise, professional, personable and charges an honest very reasonable fee. She made legal language easy for us to understand and clarified all our questions and concerns. Ivana does meticulous, excellent work and we could not be more grateful and pleased. We are confident to highly recommend Ivana Bodey Law.
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13 Oct, 2023 by Murray
I had a unforseen probate on the Island of Hawaii that was triggered with a property sale. The title company had referred me to Ms. Bodey, we had a consultation and after that Ms. Bodey had agreed to represent me in closing out my mother's probate. We did all of this via email and phone conversations. I live on the mainland and the process went very smoothly. All my expectations were met. Ms. Bodey is a kind and thoughtful person that takes the time and effort to make the process work as smoothly as possible. I would highly recommend Bodey Law LLLC.
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28 Jun, 2022 by Kevin
I’ve been working with Ivana for about 6 months and she’s an absolute pleasure. I’m a stickler for the details and her work has been perfect. Ivana clearly understood the outcome I desired, explained the process, potential hurdles and the costs involved. Her work product was precise and on time. I could not be happier.
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Richard L Holcomb, experienced Civil Rights, Consumer Protection attorney in Honolulu, HI with 20 reviews
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26 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Holcomb Great experience with him. Amazing lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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01 Sep, 2020 by Thomas
I am absolutely satisfied and grateful for Richard's representation. I would have never been able to accomplish what Richard's has done for me. Highly recommended.
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13 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
I was fortunate to have engaged Rick to appeal my prior DUI court conviction, due to the state depriving me of my constitutional rights. Rick was an outstanding legal advocate for me during the entire appeal process. Due to his advocacy, my prior DUI conviction was overturned and the records expunged. Rick is astute, a great lawyer, and the consummate professional. I highly recommend Richard Holcomb to be your legal counsel on all administrative and court DUI matters.
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Dominique Malia Tansley, experienced Child Custody, Family Law attorney in Kailua, HI with 20 reviews
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30 Sep, 2023 by Nalani allen
My lawyer Dominique Malia tansley saved my 15 yr old from a abusesive father that had custody of him and I had fought my son father for years this time I needed someone strong and fearless of who the lawyer my son dad had was scaring all the lawyers I was trying to hire them and they all turned me down finally we found Dominique tansley the first 1 who told me I'm not scared of her I like the challenge and I felt it in my heart she's the one! Everyone This WOMEN NO what she is doing and what angles to approach situations just trust her work I'm thankful for Dominique tansley I hadn't had my son for 14 yes and today I got FULL CUSTODY of him FOREVER my son is safe finally happy the nightmare has ended because of this amazing women Dominique tansley thank you!! every cent wroth it ...
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28 Mar, 2023 by Leonevi
I am absolutely impressed with her knowledge, understanding, and service she provided. I searched through and consulted with multiple lawyers before deciding on her. She is very understanding and listens to exactly what the clients needs are. She doesn’t waste time or file useless documents to increase her bill like other lawyers I have met. She is honest and will tell you the truth about your case, not give false hope. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great lawyer without breaking the bank and wasting time. Thank you Dominique for your continuous help.
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20 May, 2022 by Jennifer
I was going through a horrible divorce and custody issues. I had contacted and consulted with about 10 to 15 lawyers/lawfirms befire finding Dominique. I was about to give up and then meeting with her gave me hope. The others were wasting my time and money, playing games and not listening to my needs whatsoever as a mother going through a divorce. She listened, she got things done efficiently and we were able to settle. I am beyond grateful for the peace she brought to my life and the wisdom and efficiency she brought to my divorce case.
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Jeanilou GT Maschhoff, experienced Business, Debt Collection attorney in Honolulu, HI with 20 reviews
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27 Jun, 2023 by Tiffany
I need help with my divorce. Jeanilou Maschhoff advised me on my options and was very supportive. She was clear about what I could expect of her and was an excellent communicator. Jeanilou gave me time to process and was able to follow though with her stated timeframe. She is easy to talk to and realistic and trustworthy. I am so grateful for he help and services. Highly recommend her as an attorney and person.
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28 Apr, 2023 by Sarah
With my small business, I've worked with many lawyers over the years and always had a bad experience (i.e. they billed me 5x the initial quote without any warning during the process, they gave me incorrect advise so that I would pay for something unnecessary, etc.) Finally, I was referred to Jeanilou, and although I only met with her for a consultation, I could tell she actually cares about small businesses and what is best for the client. After spending hours reviewing our documents and speaking with us, she ended up advising us not to move forward with our case. She didn't take a retainer and there was no hidden bill. She also did not make me feel stupid for past mistakes or for not understanding something and rather took the time to listen to my concerns and then kindly explain the best solution. The only downside is that I wish I had found her sooner! Highly recommend!
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27 Apr, 2023 by Alex
My husband and I reached out to Jeanilou for a consultation for a landlord tenant rights issue we have found ourselves in. Jeanilou was incredibly empathetic, listened to our concerns and offered some advice. We are truly grateful!
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Nathan T. Natori, experienced Business, Debt Collection attorney in Honolulu, HI with 20 reviews
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31 Oct, 2023 by Gabriela
Nathan is professional, knowledgeable, and very responsive, every time I contacted him he got back to us promptly. His expertise in real estate is invaluable and he did a great job of protecting our interests, we would have been lost without him.
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29 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous
Completed sale and filing of house sale to our complete satisfaction. Worked with trust lawyer and completed including our specific special circumstances.
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28 Oct, 2023 by Leonard
Nathan Natori assisted me in a home purchase. He was quick, thorough and accommodating by allowing all to be done by email and phone.
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