Yanagida & Associates

Joy to the world, thank God for Joy,
Joy Yanagida is the most conscientious, on top of it Lawyer a person could want in their corner. Joy doesn’t miss a beat . She covers every base and accomplishes the task and is always ahead of the game . I felt safe and protected under her care. Joy definitely has your back. Thanks Joy for a great job.
Well done.

I’m so thankful I found Joy and her team. I called multiple firms both on Oahu and Maui and was turned away multiple times because my case involved international rulings and judgments. When I spoke with Joy she was very confident, was not intimidated by the international aspects of my case, and had the expertise needed to back it up. Above Joy’s legal expertise, the way her and her team treated me is what I’ve come to value the most. They took the time to explain things to me in a way I could understand and made sure I knew that I mattered to them as a person. I highly recommend Yanagida and Associates, and I’m thankful they were in my corner during my time of need.

Joy Yanagida brings a breadth of court room experience, professionalism, and deep understanding of the law as well as how the process works and what to expect. She took not only our strategy but also the opposition's strategy into account warning us of possible surprises or unexpected folds in the process. When she came in, she took control of the game plan and guided us through tough times. We are still in contact with Joy and meet up for coffee from the personal relationship we developed. Do not know anyone better to recommend on island :)

When I first met Joy, my life was a mess due to legal issues. My first lawyer did not do a good job which caused even more issues. Joy came onboard and aggressively started to represent me. Joy was always well prepared in court and things started to change for me in the most positive ways.
I wish I would have started with Joy Yanagida. One of the best attorneys in the state.

I cannot recommend Joy highly enough. You will be hard-pressed to find another attorney anywhere with her level of education, knowledge, wisdom, and experience, paired with her work ethic and integrity. She personally led me through the most horrific experience of my life (divorce from a most unsavory, unscrupulous predator) with her full attention, a strong sense of urgency, and a solid plan. I had the makings of a very messy divorce, involving assets and children -- the kind that could have dragged on in court for well over a year. With Joy leading the charge, we were able to avoid litigation and get the divorce finalized less than 2 months after filing. And through it all, she gave me encouragement and compassion.

Anything legal is highly stressful. The peace of mind you gain by having complete confidence in your attorney is immeasurable. Joy is that kind of attorney.

I have engaged Joy in some complex family matters over the years and have the utmost confidence in her. I highly recommend Joy for her professionalism and proactive legal representation and in providing results in a timely and efficient manner. She is a highly skilled lawyer who has the client's interest at heart and knows how to navigate complex matters through the court system, while also adopting a balanced approach to advising options for resolution at the same time.

From the minute we stepped into her office for our first meeting with Joy Yanagida, we were calmed by her assurance and attention to detail. She sat at a computer typing as she led us step-by-step through the process, asking us questions, explaining law as she went along. Drawing from her experience, she gave us a quick overview of what was to come. By the end of the meeting, not only were we better educated, but she was well along in creating the actual documents we were going to need. She has staff but is active herself in everything at her office.
Her attention to detail is unmatched, she is calendar driven, staying well ahead of all the due dates, and has consistently led us through our journey with humor, kindness, and consummate professionalism.

Joy Yanagida is a thoughtful, organized, and thoroughly professional attorney. She represented me during the pandemic, so we met "tele-law" style. Despite, this, and despite the challenging family law case with which she helped me, I felt as comfortable with her as if we had met in person. And her knowledge of legal issues, financial matters and mediation, were stellar. She made a difficult process more humane, and kept me sane in the process. I would highly recommend Joy Yanagida.

Joy was absolutely amazing in her preparation and communication when it came to fighting for me and my kids. She goes over and beyond to ensure you know what to expect with the deliberation process. She is transparent in her works and will do everything in her power to provide the best possible defense for you. I highly recommend her! She’s a blessing and I will be forever grateful for her service.

Joy Yanagida is an experienced, professional, effective, and highly accomplished lawyer. She gave our case her full attention, and was meticulous in the court preparation to effect the most positive outcome. She went the extra mile which showed in the case outcome. But more than that she is kind and supported us during this difficult time.

I have known Joy close to 30 years, I have sought her opinion on number of legal matters particularly boundary issues. I have witnessed the satisfaction of a number of her clients and would not hesitate referring someone in need of a qualified attorney. One particular situation involved a friend of mine requiring legal assistance with an international complication. Needless to say my friend was extremely satisfied with Joy’s professionalism and expertise.

Joy has handled a couple legal matters for me over the years and is great to work with. She is very knowledgeable of the Maui courts, which helped immensely when making legal decisions that would have big impact on my future. Her staff is also very professional and helpful. I highly recommend her office!

We had a consultation with Joy and knew immediately that her breadth of knowledge, understanding and immediate focus on the many issues involved, her lifelong experience, her guidance and plan were more comprehensive and exhaustive than the other attorneys we considered. She didn’t come across as aggressive or argumentative but as the consummate professional and dignified. She had strong opinions and did not beat around the bush.

Joy worked diligently and efficiently on this case for more than two and a half years. We witnessed first-hand her remarkable judgement and analytical skills over and over. Her people skills, professionalism, and reputation are second to none. But more than that her tenacity, perseverance, and relentlessness added to her many assets and make her a formidable legal counselor. She also demonstrates a special talent to think on the fly, to handle curveballs, and to be able to creatively advocate when surprises can and do happen.

Never was there one instance during this time-period I did not believe Joy was the right attorney for the job. Yes, she has all the academic credentials and prestigious experience with an A.B. from Stanford, J.D. from Cal Berkely School of Law, White House Counsel under President Reagan. However, it is her experience, knowledge, intellect, judgement, analytical and communication skills, creativity, and dogged determination that make her great. I have the highest respect for her. And although I first met her in her professional capacity, I hope we will remain friends for life.

Joy Yanagida and her team are exceptional! They worked on our child custody case tirelessly. They were there for us every step of the way.

Joy doesn’t waste time, she gets the job done to the very end.

Our opponent went through several different lawyers and Joy crushed them all! I would highly recommend Yanagida and Associates any day.

Joy has been a remarkably influential lawyer and has gracefully represented me throughout my long and arduous case. I will preface this testimonial noting that Joy is not cheap, but as in all things in life, you get what you pay for. She is the best. We can talk on and on about her considerable qualifications and accolades but you can find that kind of lawyer with a quick Google search. What sets her apart from the rest is her relentless drive to set the record straight, on her terms, for the betterment of her client. Her “as a matter of fact” persona is such an intangible asset. So much so that as I’m in court I catch myself in awe grateful to be on the right side of the argument. I have complete unwavering trust in Joy’s capabilities and I expect nothing short of the best when my families’ lives are at stake. That, in and of itself, should speak for itself. Overall, I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent me.

I highly recommend Yanagida and Associates.The issues raised in the Court of Family Law are some of the most significant events your family might ever encounter. Joy Yanagida and her professional staff are knowledgeable, exceptionally well organized and efficient in this legal arena.
This Law Firm is upfront regarding costs for initial consultation and at the time of consultation provides you with a detailed contract with all rates in writing should you choose to move forward with them. Absolutely no surprises there.
Honestly the best, most impressive team to ever work on my behalf.

Joy Yanagida and her team are absolutely spectacular. I met them during the most difficult time of my life and somehow they managed to guide me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Joy relentlessly worked on my case, never giving up, even when I didn’t have the strength. They were always there, on top of every deadline, every motion, every response. They knew exactly what to do in time of crisis.

The office is a well run team. Everything was done meticulously and with great professionalism.

When I traveled to Germany for the international portion of my case, they remained in contact day and night even with the 12 hour time difference. They persevered to see this case through the very end. Never once did they stop till it was done.

I am forever grateful for their hard work and determination. I would highly recommend Yanagida and associates... in fact I would only recommend them.

They are a hundred stars in my book!

If you can afford the best, then go for Joy. this is her forte and she gives it her all. i provided her with the most difficult person she ever had to deal with (not me!) and she rose to the occasion and squashed him like a bug! not always joyful but she gets the job done masterfully! very grateful for what she helped me with!

Joy has helped us on a couple of occasions in the past with a couple of issues. Once with a dispute with a neighbor and once to terminate a rental agreement.
She was very helpful with both cases and successfully resolved both issues.

I have used Joy on a couple of occasions and found her to be very honest, and meticuloous, she has the respect of the court, making her a valuable ally if you have been wrongfully accused and maligned, Joy will represent you well.