Reviews

We are deeply grateful for Joy Yanagida and her incredible team, who guided us through one of the most challenging times in our lives with unwavering expertise and compassion. Beyond her exceptional legal acumen, what stood out most was how she and her staff treated us—with kindness, respect, and a commitment to ensuring we understood every step of the process. Her confidence, skill, and thorough approach immediately put us at ease. Joy is a sharp, no-nonsense advocate who leaves no stone unturned, ensuring every detail is addressed and every base is covered. When we reached out to firms across Oahu and Maui, many turned us away due to the complexity of our case, but Joy was undeterred. She operates at a remarkable pace, wasting no time and always staying several steps ahead, and if you’re fortunate enough to have her in your corner, you can trust you’re in the best hands. We cannot recommend Yanagida and Associates highly enough and remain profoundly thankful for the professionalism and dedication that carried us through.

I cannot say enough good things about Joy Yanagida and her staff. She is a no-nonsense, honest, advocate, and guided me through the most difficult time in my life, while protecting my children's rights and well-beings. What should have been a quick process got unnecessarily dragged out by the other side, but Joy was at every meeting, hearing, and kept in touch even after we moved out of state. She was truly invested in giving my family peace and I will always sing her praises.

You will not find another attorney that will fight for you like Joy Yanagida. I am so thankful she was my attorney. Be ready , she works at 1000 miles an hour and does not waste any time. If you are lucky enough to be her client , you are going to be just fine in the end !!! Just do everything she says!!! Cannot say enough about how grateful I am to her and how professional she conducted herself.

Joy to the world, thank God for Joy, Joy Yanagida is the most conscientious, on top of it Lawyer a person could want in their corner. Joy doesn’t miss a beat . She covers every base and accomplishes the task and is always ahead of the game . I felt safe and protected under her care. Joy definitely has your back. Thanks Joy for a great job. Well done.

I cannot recommend Joy highly enough. You will be hard-pressed to find another attorney anywhere with her level of education, knowledge, wisdom, and experience, paired with her work ethic and integrity. She personally led me through the most horrific experience of my life (divorce from a most unsavory, unscrupulous predator) with her full attention, a strong sense of urgency, and a solid plan. I had the makings of a very messy divorce, involving assets and children -- the kind that could have dragged on in court for well over a year. With Joy leading the charge, we were able to avoid litigation and get the divorce finalized less than 2 months after filing. And through it all, she gave me encouragement and compassion. Anything legal is highly stressful. The peace of mind you gain by having complete confidence in your attorney is immeasurable. Joy is that kind of attorney.

Joy was absolutely amazing in her preparation and communication when it came to fighting for me and my kids. She goes over and beyond to ensure you know what to expect with the deliberation process. She is transparent in her works and will do everything in her power to provide the best possible defense for you. I highly recommend her! She’s a blessing and I will be forever grateful for her service.

From the minute we stepped into her office for our first meeting with Joy Yanagida, we were calmed by her assurance and attention to detail. She sat at a computer typing as she led us step-by-step through the process, asking us questions, explaining law as she went along. Drawing from her experience, she gave us a quick overview of what was to come. By the end of the meeting, not only were we better educated, but she was well along in creating the actual documents we were going to need. She has staff but is active herself in everything at her office. Her attention to detail is unmatched, she is calendar driven, staying well ahead of all the due dates, and has consistently led us through our journey with humor, kindness, and consummate professionalism.

We had a consultation with Joy and knew immediately that her breadth of knowledge, understanding and immediate focus on the many issues involved, her lifelong experience, her guidance and plan were more comprehensive and exhaustive than the other attorneys we considered. She didn’t come across as aggressive or argumentative but as the consummate professional and dignified. She had strong opinions and did not beat around the bush. Joy worked diligently and efficiently on this case for more than two and a half years. We witnessed first-hand her remarkable judgement and analytical skills over and over. Her people skills, professionalism, and reputation are second to none. But more than that her tenacity, perseverance, and relentlessness added to her many assets and make her a formidable legal counselor. She also demonstrates a special talent to think on the fly, to handle curveballs, and to be able to creatively advocate when surprises can and do happen. Never was there one instance during this time-period I did not believe Joy was the right attorney for the job. Yes, she has all the academic credentials and prestigious experience with an A.B. from Stanford, J.D. from Cal Berkely School of Law, White House Counsel under President Reagan. However, it is her experience, knowledge, intellect, judgement, analytical and communication skills, creativity, and dogged determination that make her great. I have the highest respect for her. And although I first met her in her professional capacity, I hope we will remain friends for life.

We had a consultation with Joy and knew immediately that her breadth of knowledge, understanding and immediate focus on the many issues involved, her lifelong experience, her guidance and plan were more comprehensive and exhaustive than the other attorneys we considered. She didn’t come across as aggressive or argumentative but as the consummate professional and dignified. She had strong opinions and did not beat around the bush. Joy worked diligently and efficiently on this case for more than two and a half years. We witnessed first-hand her remarkable judgement and analytical skills over and over. Her people skills, professionalism, and reputation are second to none. But more than that her tenacity, perseverance, and relentlessness added to her many assets and make her a formidable legal counselor. She also demonstrates a special talent to think on the fly, to handle curveballs, and to be able to creatively advocate when surprises can and do happen. Never was there one instance during this time-period I did not believe Joy was the right attorney for the job. Yes, she has all the academic credentials and prestigious experience with an A.B. from Stanford, J.D. from Cal Berkely School of Law, White House Counsel under President Reagan. However, it is her experience, knowledge, intellect, judgement, analytical and communication skills, creativity, and dogged determination that make her great. I have the highest respect for her. And although I first met her in her professional capacity, I hope we will remain friends for life.

From the minute we stepped into her office for our first meeting with Joy Yanagida, we were calmed by her assurance and attention to detail. She sat at a computer typing as she led us step-by-step through the process, asking us questions, explaining law as she went along. Drawing from her experience, she gave us a quick overview of what was to come. By the end of the meeting, not only were we better educated, but she was well along in creating the actual documents we were going to need. She has staff but is active herself in everything at her office. Her attention to detail is unmatched, she is calendar driven, staying well ahead of all the due dates, and has consistently led us through our journey with humor, kindness, and consummate professionalism.

Joy has handled a couple legal matters for me over the years and is great to work with. She is very knowledgeable of the Maui courts, which helped immensely when making legal decisions that would have big impact on my future. Her staff is also very professional and helpful. I highly recommend her office!

Joy Yanagida handled my difficult divorce effectively and with a sense of urgency to get things handled quickly.