If you need legal help with family law matters in Hawaii, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Hawaii attorneys handle cases involving child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, guardianship, and prenuptial agreements, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Hawaii is an equitable distribution state, which determines how courts divide marital property and debts. Custody decisions in Circuit Court are based on the best interests of the child standard, and judges have significant discretion. The divorce process involves specific procedural requirements, and a Hawaii family law attorney who regularly appears in Circuit Court understands the local expectations and timelines that affect every case.

The family law attorneys listed here practice throughout Hawaii and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to family law law in Hawaii for an in-depth look at Hawaii's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Geraldo Scatena - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 75-5995 Kuakini Hwy Suite 441 Kailua Kona HI 96740
(808) 329-2076
Hastings College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Construction Law
Matthew A Sylva - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Akamai Law, LLLC
 PO Box 5319 Kailua-Kona HI 96745-5319
(808) 480-9391
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2014)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Steve Cedillos - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Steve Cedillos
 1670 Makaloa Street Ste. 204-338 Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 536-5242
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Georgia K. McMillen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Georgia K. McMillen
 Pauahi Tower 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 242-4343
New York Law School (1987)
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
Mitchell Wong - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Mitchell S. Wong
 1136 Union Mall #804 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 546-1200
University of Minnesota Law School (1987)
English
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Khaled Mujtabaa - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Khaled S. Mujtabaa, Attorney at Law LLC
 1109 Bethel St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 524-0511
Howard U.
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Divorce
Elizabeth S. Cuccia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wong Leong || Cuccia
 24 North Church Street Suite 407 Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 727-2150
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University (2011)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law
Stacey Joroff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Stacey Joroff, LLLC
 PO Box 510108 Kealia HI 96751
(808) 828-0985
Vermont Law School
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Michael Henry Garbarino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
GARBARINOLAW LLLC
 13-3863 Pahoa Kalapana Rd Pahoa HI 96778
(808) 345-7504
University Of Texas (1995)
Bar #10474
Texas Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Elder Law
Shelby N. Ferrer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office Of Shelby N. Ferrer
 1050 Queen Street suite 100 honolulu HI 96814
(808) 780-0190
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2011)
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Shannon Kim Hackett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL, LLLC
 900 Fort Street Mall Suite 1400 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 524-4854
University of Kansas School of Law
English, Korean
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Grace Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Doi/Luke, Lawyers at Law, LLLC
 1600 Kapiolani Boulevard Suite 1300 Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 593-2199
University of Hawaii - Manoa
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Lee Mattingly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office Lee Mattingly
 75-5909 Walua Road Second Floor Kona Town Market Building Kailua Kona HI 96740
(808) 326-2220
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Alan W.C. Ma - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Watanabe Ing LLP
 1600 Kapiolani Blvd Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 944-1188
Golden Gate U.
Chinese, English
Hawaii Bar
Inactive License
Business Law Family Law Immigration Law
Kendal Luke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Doi/Luke, Lawyers at Law, LLLC
 1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1300 Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 593-2199
South Texas College of Law (1993)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Domestic Violence
Greg Ryan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1350 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 532-9933
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Family Law
Steven L. Hartley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hartley & McGehee, LLP
 Kailua Professional Building 2 40 Aulike Street, Suite 314 Kailua HI 96734
(808) 263-6900
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Gavin Kazuo Doi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Doi/Luke, Lawyers at Law, LLLC
 1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1300 Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 593-2199
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law (1992)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Tony Tran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Tony Tran, LLLC
 1888 Kalakaua Ave Suite 312 Honolulu HI 96815
(808) 395-5691
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2004)
Vietnamese
9th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Family Law Immigration Law
Justin Lee Sturdivant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Smith & Sturdivant LLLC
 1188 Bishop St. Ste. 3108 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 201-3898
University of Hawaii - Manoa (2002)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Adrienne Sepaniak King - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
King & King
 735 Bishop St. #304 Honolulu HI 96825
(808) 521-6937
University of Detroit Mercy (1969)
English
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Divorce Family Law
Dominique Tansley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ohana Legal
 111 Hekili Street, Suite A-229 Kailua HI 96734
(808) 492-2391
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law
Thomas D. Farrell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Bishop Street, Suite 2100 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 535-8468
United States Army War College
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Lynnae Lai Lan Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lynnae Lee & Associates
 1620 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 510 Honolulu HI 96815
(808) 237-4100
University of San Diego School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce Family Law
Carmen DiAmore-Siah - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Carmen DiAmore-Siah
 820 South Beretania St. Ste 200 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 531-2277
William S. Richardson
Guam Bar
Active License
Family Law Immigration Law
Damir Kouliev - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 761 Aukai St Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 854-7558
Golden Gate University (2004)
French, Russian
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Ann Kemp - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1132 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 528-0100
Hastings College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Divorce
Dean Choy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 Merchant St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 383-7087
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Lance Scott Au - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 735 Bishop Street, Suite 437 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 784-4550
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Family Law
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