Hawaii Family Law Lawyers Near You | Compare Options

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louis Mendonca - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 90 Kamehameha Ave Hilo HI 96720
(808) 961-6690
William Mitchell College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Personal Injury
Paul Mancini - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 33 Lono Ave Kahului HI 96732
(808) 871-8351
Georgetown U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Divorce
Robert Alan Leahey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 87-1950 Pakeke St APT C Waianae HI 96792
(808) 744-9658
Creighton University School of Law (1989)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Gary Robert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 808 Wainee St Lahaina HI 96761
(808) 667-7741
William Mitchell College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
Crystal Diane Golm - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4-831 Kuhio Hwy Ste 438 Kapaʻa HI 96746
(941) 747-8345
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center (2005)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
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