About Joy Mademba-Sy
Joy Mademba-Sy Yanagida is an attorney based in Wailuku, Hawaii, where she specializes in various areas of law, including family law, divorce, business law, real estate law, and appellate practice. As the principal attorney at Yanagida & Associates, a firm she founded in 1991, she is known for providing comprehensive legal services. The firm is conveniently located at 33 Maluhia Drive, Suite 201, Wailuku, HI 96793, making it accessible for clients throughout Maui County. Ms. Yanagida earned her Juris Doctor from the prestigious Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980. Prior to that, she graduated with distinction from Stanford University in 1977. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career, which spans over four decades.
She gained admission to the California Bar in 1981, followed by the District of Columbia Bar in 1985, and the Hawaii State Bar in 1991. This experience allows her to navigate complex legal issues effectively. At Yanagida & Associates, Ms. Yanagida leads a dedicated team that offers a range of legal services. The firm represents clients in family court matters, including divorces, custody disputes, and property division. Additionally, they handle business and corporate law, real estate disputes, and appellate cases. The firm emphasizes a collaborative approach to client representation, focusing on developing effective strategies tailored to each client's needs.
This approach has contributed to the firm’s success and client satisfaction. Before establishing her own practice, Ms. Yanagida held several notable positions that enriched her legal expertise. From 1980 to 1986, she served as an Attorney-Adviser in the U.S. State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser. In 1987, she was a staff attorney for the President's Special Review Board, known as the "Tower Commission," and also worked on the Task Force on Iran-Contra Matters during the same year. Her tenure at Dickstein, Shapiro & Morin in Washington, D.C., from 1987 to 1991 further developed her skills in corporate and international law.
In 1990, she served as Of Counsel to the Center for International Environmental Law in Washington, D.C. Ms. Yanagida is an active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Maui County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Although she is currently inactive in the California and District of Columbia Bars, her diverse practice areas and experience make her a valuable resource for clients seeking comprehensive legal services in Maui County. For more information or to schedule a consultation, interested parties can contact Yanagida & Associates at (808) 244-1000 or visit their website at www.mauilawyer.com.
