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Edward Joseph S.F. Smith

Edward Joseph S.F. Smith

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3 reviews

758 Kapahulu Avenue, Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96816

Family Law, Alimony, Annulment and 110 more

About Edward Joseph S.F. Smith

Edward Joseph S.F. Smith is a lawyer practicing family law, alimony, annulment and 110 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years. Edward practices at The Law Offices of Edward J.S.F. Smith Attorney At Law, A Law Corporation in Honolulu, HI.

Edward Joseph S.F. Smith (Honolulu, Hawaii)

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Divorce
Posted by Leinani
October 31, 2024
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PEOPLE HAVE TO BE HONEST WOTH YOUR REVIEWS. JOHN SMITH IS HONEST N TRUSTWORTHY. HE DOES GOOD WORK!!! IF YOU FEEL THAT HE DOESNT, ITS BECAUSE YOU LIED ON YOUR CASE APP. STOP TRYING TO FAIL SOMEONE THAT DOES HE JOB RIGHT AND WITHIN THE LAWS!! Happy Halloween 🎃

Immigration
Posted by Gabriela
October 17, 2024
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Worst service ever. I hired and paid him in full on August first, by October 10, nothing was done in my case, no matter how much I pushed... now, he is withholding my money and stopped answering me. Absolutely worst experience ever. If you really need legal help, he is not the way... hell leave you hanging and keep your money.

Family Law
Posted by Christian
July 10, 2024
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Absolutely ridiculous experience. No communication, no work, and robbed me. I strongly advise seeking a different lawyer. Took a 5.5k retainer and didn't fill out or file a single document. When I requested my retainer be returned he fabricated charges including charging me for emails, text messages that went unanswered and even charged me for the repeated requested for my funds to be returned. In my view, he's a criminal that should be avoided at all costs.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Paternity
    • Military Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Annulment
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Commercial Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11
  • Immigration 3
    • Citizenship
    • Consular Law
    • Deportation
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Fathers Rights
  • General Practice
  • Business Law
  • International Law
  • Other 82
    • Alimony
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Taxation
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Palimony
    • Non-Traditional Family Law
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Name Changes
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Agreements
    • Legal Separation Agreements
    • Domestic Relations
    • Domestic Torts
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Family Arbitration
    • International Family Law
    • Interstate Support
    • Bankruptcy Litigation
    • Bankruptcy Mediation
    • Debtor Bankruptcy
    • Personal Bankruptcy
    • Immigration and Naturalization
    • Political Asylum
    • Business Immigration
    • Diplomatic Immunity
    • Employment Immigration
    • Employment Authorizations
    • Employment Visas
    • Family Immigration Law
    • Visas
    • Removal Proceedings
    • Religious Visas
    • Refugee Law
    • Permanent Visas
    • Labor Certifications
    • Investor Visas
    • Immigration Law
    • Immigration Discrimination
    • Mental Disability Law
    • Childrens Rights
    • Adoption Law
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Care
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Protection
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Third Party Custody
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Private Adoptions
    • Parenting Time
    • Parental Rights
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Orphans Court Practice
    • Juvenile Delinquency
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Juvenile Criminal Law
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Interstate Adoptions
    • International Child Custody
    • International Child Abduction
    • International Adoptions
    • Independent Adoptions
    • Day Care
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Child Welfare
    • Foster Care
    • Interspousal Personal Injury
    • Guardianship
    • Spousal Abuse

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Law Offices of Edward J.S.F. Smith Attorney At Law, A Law Corporation
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Florida
    1993, Hawaii
    1993, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
    1994, District of Columbia
    1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Hawaii State Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    The District of Columbia Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Emory University
    Class of 1989
    B.A.

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