Reviews

I just want to say thank you Jehovah for sending me to this loving and kind hearted people. Even tho my case is on going I so appreciate the devotion and knowing how they give an ear to all who needs help for all the pain and suffering I go through on a daily bases in today's world no one cares. I may look healthy on the outside but inside just the struggles to live is hard for me. But these women who take the time to help others who can't afford lawyers, is loving & kind, patient. Special thanks to Michelle & Diane you are the bestest....Big Big Mahalo!!

We count our blessings every day for the work that Diane Haar did for my husband's VA appeal case. It took over 4 years for him to finally get a favorable decision. She knows the law inside and out and focuses on proving exactly what's needed instead of addressing non-pertinent facts. She thoroughly answered all of our questions. I checked in with her every few months, asked her many questions, kept her up-to-date with new correspondence. Never once did she discourage us from emailing her. Because my husband's file had been "lost" and misplaced several times over the years when his claims were open, we were naturally very nervous and skeptical of the VA. To alleviate our worries, Diane would send an inquiry to them every so often. The VA benefits, claims, and appeals systems are very broken, but she kept my husband's appeal moving forward and offered valuable advice when he was about to do his physical exam. We can't say enough about how lucky we were. I stumbled upon her ad in one of the Hawaii lawyers magazines. I tore it out and sat on it for a little while wondering if she would even be able to help. The situation was so frustrating. From the first meeting, she was very reassuring - never made any promises of outcome - but she was very confident that we had a real shot at the appeal and that she could help. She's the wife of a veteran, which told us that she knows how the military works and the toll it takes on its servicemen and women and families. Her fee structure is very reasonable, and we were surprised as to how much was awarded to her. I've worked in the legal field for almost 15 years and was used to inflated hourly rates so was expecting the same here. Not so. The fee arrangement was extremely reasonable and fair. My husband's life has improved tremendously with the new VA benefits. Of course, it didn't take away his pain or medical challenges, but it's become somewhat easier to deal with. I know for a fact, 100%, that it could not have been possible without Diane's advocacy for and attention to my husband's VA appeal. We're thankful everyday.

Don't be misled by the Heath Tanner post? This one is a broken compass with nothing honorable or accurate as a community guide. Anyone who allows a fraudulent unverified post about the most proven devoted advocate(s) of our disabled and disenfranchised citizens has simply forgotten the name on the phone number they were calling... or maybe they are just too busy guiding libel and camouflaging integrity. As a former Marine, congressional staffer, and current administrator of resources to our community's homeless and disabled veterans, I remain always faithful to the commitment of Hawaii Disability Legal Services. For nearly a decade Diane and her team have been the voice for those our government only hears when HDLS speaks. So I say to Heath Tanner, if you have any honor, admit your mistake and correct your post. Man up, or are you too busy man-scapping?... or are you too busy manipulating social media posts b/c of your guilty absence on a DD-214? Maybe you should stick with signing your name on the I-D-10-T form.

OUTSTANDING service and representative.

With all the different disability assistance and emails looking very similar, I understand if someone reviews on the wrong place. Maybe it’s the frustration blocking the vision and eagerly trying very hard to get back at those that ignore us. I truly understand. It's okay though because knowing Diane professionally and personally, she will do the right thing, and get you to the right people to assist you in obtaining all the help you are entitled to. I hope whoever treated you that way is reported to agencies that can directly influence some type of actions to get that company back on track. Maybe the Better Business Bureau or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can provide the boot needed. I've known Diane about 3 years and not only has she helped me with my VA Disability, she has been willing to provide an ear for some of the personal troubles my family has had to endure. She always made time for that regardless of the enormous workload she has. Diane also travels to other places just so she can get to those people who cannot afford to make it to the office for appointments or are homeless sometimes putting herself in harm’s way. Diane possesses the greatest passion I have ever seen to help people get the right disabilities they are entitled to regardless of financial or personal status. My wife and I love Diane and what she stands for. We are truly amazed at what she does and we hope the best for her always. We thank God that someone like that exists in this world and we are blessed to call her our friend. I initially did my own VA disability (took 18 months in a 6-month program) and did okay with it, but they rated a lot of areas wrong and it needed to be fixed, which I didn't know how to do. When I met Diane and hired her, my appeal was done within 4 months. Her approach to helping those who are legally deserving is what we need more of. Not many, if any, people takes the risks she does, but she is a smart person, wonderful woman and she gets good results. Summarily, Diane is our angel. A gift from God that has directly saved my life and my family from desperate days and possibly a horrible and difficult life, maybe even homeless. We adore her passion and we are here for her whenever she needs us. This is one human being we are never going to forget.

Diane Haar has worked on my VA Disability Compensation Case and Won me my benefits for Individual Unemployability. It took some Time and Patients as she worked through all the VA Red Tape but it was Successful In The End. Diane is Hard Working, Professional and Dedicated To Her Job and Her Clients. She kept me Informed Every Step of The Way! Thank You, Diane!

I am a client, but I also know everyone in the office. As I client, I couldn't be more pleased with my VA Disability rating. It took time, but I am grateful I went through Hawaii Disability Legal Services. It took all the stress off of me, and honestly, it worked out easier than I thought it would (even if VA takes forever.) As a veteran, honor and integrity have meaning to me. As a friend of everyone in the office, and as the barbecue master for their barbecues, these are all people who have both. It's a unique group of people, and we veterans are truly blessed they have chosen to work together.

Rustam is great to work with! I highly recommend!

By far one of the best attorneys for immigration in Honolulu. He really helped me get a immigration via Thai wife. It couldn't be possible without Manny's services. Thank you so much Manny!

Location and order could improve