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Joy Yanagida
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Joy Yanagida

4.4
6 reviews

33 Maluhia Drive, Suite 201, Wailuku, HI 96793

Business Disputes, Divorce, Contracts and 1 more

About Joy Yanagida

Author: "The Pacific Salmon Treaty," The American Journal of International Law. Adjunct Professor, Washington College of Law, American University, 1990-1991. Attorney-Adviser, U.S. State Department Office of the Legal Adviser, 1980-1986. Staff Attorney, President's Special Review Board ("Tower Commission"), 1987. Task Force on Iran Contra Matters, Office of the White House Counsel, 1987. Formerly Associated with Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin, Washington, D.C., 1987-1991. Of Counsel, Center for International Environmental Law, Washington, D.C., 1990.

 

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Restraining Orders
Posted by Kieu
September 02, 2022
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Excellent!! They helped me win my case against my neighbor who was harassing me for years! It was a very stressful situation but Joy got us through it! She even won legal fees for us and now my family is safe! Thank you so much! Your expertise, professionalism, and determination won us the case!

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2025
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Joy is not a friendly person or one with compassion. She claims to want to find solutions but the truth is she has no interest in keeping cases out of court, that is where she gets to bill the most. I was disappointed with her style of slinging mud, making false statements against the plaintiff, even though I hired her to accomplish a goal for me. I just don't think this is how you handle yourself professionally. She did not ever offer mediation as a solutions, so do not be fooled that is something she works towards. In my opinion, her behavior and style was wildly unprofessional and not one of a person trying to solve something amicably. I didn't want to ruin my relationship with my ex husband but that's what happened. So if you want to screw someone over, have them hate you, Joy is the lawyer for you. If you want someone with compassion, who really is trying to find an amicable solutions, look somewhere else. And her reputation with other lawyers is really bad. Judges feel the same

 
Family Law
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October 14, 2013
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce
  • Contracts
  • Other 2
    • Business Disputes
    • Condominium Association Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Yanagida & Associates
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Additional Links
    http://www.mauilawyer.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, California
    1985, District of Columbia
    1991, Hawaii
    Memberships
    Maui County, Hawaii State and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Stanford University
    Class of 1977
    A.B.
    with distinction

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Member at Yanagida & Associates
4.4
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Maluhia Professional Center33 Maluhia Drive, Suite 201Wailuku, HI 96793U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
  • Sunday By appointment

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    Joy Yanagida was admitted in 1981 to the State of California.
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    Yes, Joy Yanagida is admitted to practice in California, District of Columbia and Hawaii.
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    Joy Yanagida attended Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley.
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    Yanagida & Associates was established in 1991.

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