Reviews

Joy Yanagida is an experienced, professional, effective, and highly accomplished lawyer. She gave our case her full attention, and was meticulous in the court preparation to effect the most positive outcome. She went the extra mile which showed in the case outcome. But more than that she is kind and supported us during this difficult time.

With knowledge and passion Yanagida and associates cleared up the challenging disagreements when my husband passed away and with business operations. I always felt confidant that I had the strongest team and trusted advisors.

I’m so thankful I found Joy and her team. I called multiple firms both on Oahu and Maui and was turned away multiple times because my case involved international rulings and judgments. When I spoke with Joy she was very confident, was not intimidated by the international aspects of my case, and had the expertise needed to back it up. Above Joy’s legal expertise, the way her and her team treated me is what I’ve come to value the most. They took the time to explain things to me in a way I could understand and made sure I knew that I mattered to them as a person. I highly recommend Yanagida and Associates, and I’m thankful they were in my corner during my time of need.

When I first met Joy, my life was a mess due to legal issues. My first lawyer did not do a good job which caused even more issues. Joy came onboard and aggressively started to represent me. Joy was always well prepared in court and things started to change for me in the most positive ways. I wish I would have started with Joy Yanagida. One of the best attorneys in the state.

Joy Yanagida brings a breadth of court room experience, professionalism, and deep understanding of the law as well as how the process works and what to expect. She took not only our strategy but also the opposition's strategy into account warning us of possible surprises or unexpected folds in the process. When she came in, she took control of the game plan and guided us through tough times. We are still in contact with Joy and meet up for coffee from the personal relationship we developed. Do not know anyone better to recommend on island :)

I have engaged Joy in some complex family matters over the years and have the utmost confidence in her. I highly recommend Joy for her professionalism and proactive legal representation and in providing results in a timely and efficient manner. She is a highly skilled lawyer who has the client's interest at heart and knows how to navigate complex matters through the court system, while also adopting a balanced approach to advising options for resolution at the same time.

Joy has helped us on a couple of occasions in the past with a couple of issues. Once with a dispute with a neighbor and once to terminate a rental agreement. She was very helpful with both cases and successfully resolved both issues.

Joy Yanagida is a thoughtful, organized, and thoroughly professional attorney. She represented me during the pandemic, so we met "tele-law" style. Despite, this, and despite the challenging family law case with which she helped me, I felt as comfortable with her as if we had met in person. And her knowledge of legal issues, financial matters and mediation, were stellar. She made a difficult process more humane, and kept me sane in the process. I would highly recommend Joy Yanagida.

My electrician forgot to connect my business AC to my electricity meter, then I needed to pay past over 5 years electricity to the business next door. It was impossible to figure out how much I need to compensate for it. Joy solved the disgusting and irritating issue patiently.

I have used Joy on a couple of occasions and found her to be very honest, and meticuloous, she has the respect of the court, making her a valuable ally if you have been wrongfully accused and maligned, Joy will represent you well.

I have known Joy close to 30 years, I have sought her opinion on number of legal matters particularly boundary issues. I have witnessed the satisfaction of a number of her clients and would not hesitate referring someone in need of a qualified attorney. One particular situation involved a friend of mine requiring legal assistance with an international complication. Needless to say my friend was extremely satisfied with Joy’s professionalism and expertise.

If you can afford the best, then go for Joy. this is her forte and she gives it her all. i provided her with the most difficult person she ever had to deal with (not me!) and she rose to the occasion and squashed him like a bug! not always joyful but she gets the job done masterfully! very grateful for what she helped me with!