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Yanagida & Associates Pro

4.1
6 reviews

33 Maluhia Drive, Suite 201, Wailuku, HI 96793, U.S.A.

Trial Practice In All Hawaii State and Federal Courts, Divorce, Family Law and 21 more

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About Yanagida & Associates

Maui Attorneys providing the highest caliber of personalized legal services.

• State Civil & Criminal Courts -

Whether it is a jury trial for damages, defending against or obtaining a retraining order, or protecting the financial interests of our clients, our attorneys have a unique combination of intellectual agility and practical experience in business and law that allow them to find creative solutions to complicated legal problems.

• Family Court - This firm has an active practice in family court divorces, custody, paternity, property division and support.

• Federal Courts - The firm regularly litigates in federal courts under original jurisdiction including patent, maritime and bankruptcy cases as well as in diversity when international and multi state parties are involved.

 

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Value for Money
2.7
Restraining Orders
Posted by Kieu
September 02, 2022
Hired Attorney Joy Yanagida

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!

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2019
Hired Law Firm

Joy may be a little hard edged but that’s exactly what you want in a lawyer. She doesn’t waste time or words, getting what needs to be done, done. If it wasn’t for Joy I wouldn’t have custody of my son right now, I owe her everything. Best lawyer I have ever had with a big heart.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 14, 2013
Hired Attorney Joy Yanagida
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 06, 2019
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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 05, 2025
Hired Attorney Joy Yanagida

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

 
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2017
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2 years with joy I have to say to those thinking about using them... If you want to send joy your money, never hear from her, like to have her be a bully & give you Absolutely no direction or info, regarding your case, get no sense that she is on your side and like being extorted.,than have her quit your case at the 11th hour- go for it!!! The worst mistake I ever made was getting involved with this law firm I spent nearly $20,000 for incompetence . I had to settle the case myself privately.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice In All Hawaii State and Federal Courts
  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
  • Restraining Orders
  • Business Law 9
    • Family Business Law
    • Partnership Law
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Business Development
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Organization
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Complex Business Litigation
  • Contracts
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Foreclosures
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11
  • Torts 1
    • Business Torts
  • Civil Practice 1
    • Federal Civil Practice
  • Real Estate 2
    • Condominium Law
    • Real Estate Disputes
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Landlord And Tenant Law

Office Details

  • Languages

    French.

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features

    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1991

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Hawaii National Bank; AOAO of Kalawa Terrace; AOAO of Iao Parkside; AOAO of Waiehu Terrace; Oihawa Property Management and Sales, Inc.; Braun Trading Co., Ltd.; Hawaii Meeting Builders; Organic Reduction Inc.; GG Savage Graphics, Inc.; Irrigation Systems, Inc.; Pacific Helicopter Tours, Inc. and Pacific Helicopter Services, LLC; Surfing Goat Dairy.

  • Additional Links

    https://www.mauilawyer.com/
    http://www.mauilawyer.com

  • Ownership Details

    Minority Owned

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4.1
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Maluhia Professional Center33 Maluhia Drive, Suite 201Wailuku, HI 96793U.S.A.

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Mailing Address: Yanagida & Associates, P.O. Box 1440Wailuku, Hawaii 96793U.S.A.
Fax: 808-244-8881 - Facsimile
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  • 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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