Reviews

I was not able to sleep through the night worrying about bills. I was struggling to take care of family, grandchildren and me. I was afraid I would find an attorney who would not represent me well. The day I walked out of Ed Magauran’s office I felt this peace and I knew everything would be alright. I had my first good night sleep that night. I am born and raised here. I am of Hawaiian ancestry and I listened to my instincts, and my feelings. I cannot describe the weight that has been lifted from me. I have shared my experience with my friends and family and now with whoever will need an attorney that is real and trusting. Thank you so much Ed!

Mr. Magauran handled my case with unparalleled patience and responsiveness. He answered every question I had and even several that I failed to ask. He was professional and effective. This could have been an incredibly stressful experience, but it wasn’t because he handled every detail, walked me through the whole process. I’d give more stars if I could. Highly recommend.

Surprised and grateful to have stumbled upon Ed Magauran, who very generously provided me with a wealth of information on bankruptcy terminology, as well as solid advice and a common sense approach to dealing with personal financial issues, all in his own free time. If you've been on a search for the best bankruptcy attorney in town, and you need to talk to someone who will compassionately understand your situation, do yourself a favor and contact Ed. He's the real deal.

I called. He welcomed me with real Aloha. I was given an excellent consultation. Very, very akamai. I didnt not feel like a number rather a person. Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!!!!

Rustam A. Barbee is the best defense attorney in Honolulu.  With decades of experience in the Hawaiian Islands, there’s no other lawyer on Oahu with his type of extensive legal background.  Besides his experience with the legal system at both the state and federal level, Rustam has an innate ability to excel in trial like settings.  He truly is a master of his craft and a rare gem to find. From the initial call I had made to his office to the trial verdict, I could not have been more satisfied with the quality of his services and consultation sessions throughout the entire legal process.  Prior to trial, Mr. Barbee did extensive research regarding the technicalities of every aspect of my case.  I wholeheartedly felt he was very well prepared for my case and went above and beyond representing me.  His performance in the courtroom was nothing short of magical and I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. As a criminology major in Hawaii, I’ve watched many trials on Oahu throughout the years among many top attorneys.  Rustam has definitely proven to be a standout amidst his peers, especially in trial.  You see, not all attorneys are cut out to be trial attorneys and Rustam Barbee is a rare breed amongst them.  You must see him perform to understand how his unique style and delivery in the courtroom has made him one of the most talented and well-versed attorneys in the state of Hawaii. From traffic, white collar, forfeiture, to violent and drug crimes do not hesitate to contact Mr. Barbee when the future of your life matters most.  On top of being the most competent attorney I have ever met with a private practice in Hawaii, Rustam is an honest individual and family man.  He is also so humble and down-to-earth one would never suspect he comes from a family of successful attorneys and has obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree. Rest assured, Rustam will represent you with his heart and soul should he decide to take your case.  I couldn’t have been more blessed and grateful to have met Mr. Barbee and his paralegal Esther.  It is with great privilege to give Attorney Rustam A. Barbee my highest recommendation to anyone who is seeking the ultimate piece of mind and a winning result.  Rustam has genuinely cared for my well-being and has become a lifelong trusted legal consultant and friend.

The service I received was very professional and satisfying. I would recommend Ed Magauran as a 5 star attorney.

A great attorney who has full command over the intricacies of bankruptcy law. Mr. Magauran understood my situation and guided me through the entire process to achieve the best result for me.

Mr Ed Magauran is thoughtful, kind and cared about me ( the creditor), who are often overlooked. I am in a very difficult situation, unfamiliar with the bankcruptcy process, and frustrated with my current attorney who I feel is not even on my side and lacks good communication skills. Mr Magauran spend close to a half hour, free of charge, offering his professional opinion and expertise so that I am able to better understand my predicament with having to deal with a condescending and bully attorney and a sociopath/narcissist ex-spouse. I wish I had retained him from the start. Highly recommend him. He has superb communication skills, speaks with clarity and has the experience that you need. Mahalo, Mr Magauran!

From Website to interaction with Ed he’s top notch!! It was awesome to work with him. Very Professional. Made it super understandable. Took care of every concern quickly and was very responsive. I appreciate his way of helping me to see there is light during bankruptcy. The breakdown he gave of what bankruptcy is was one i could totally follow. His directions and suggestions were clear and concise. I would rate Ed more then a 5 if i could! He offers a valuable service of highest quality! Ed goes above and beyond to help make a critical process bearable. Mahaalo plenny plenny!! 💗

He’s very knowledgeable and has meet all my needs. He was always willing to help me get through this difficult time. I recommend him for anything. Give him a call and he will definitely help you

I filed bankruptcy a few months ago and went to do my taxes. I ran into a problem so I decided to call Ed Magauran. I wasn't sure if he would help me considering my bankruptcy case was already closed. But luckily he was kind enough to help me. I'm very grateful to him because he didn't have to help me but he did anyways. If you're looking for a bankruptcy attorney, I would highly recommend Ed Magauran.

Great experience overall having Mr Magauran as my attorney. Truly professional. Very efficient and personable. I highly recommended his services.