Just got my citizenship yesterday. Clare and her team did a fantastic job making the process as…read moresmooth as it can be. Clare is very professional, knowledgeable, honest, and at the same time, very friendly and caring. I knew exactly what to expect, each step of the way. From filling the application properly, dealing with USCIS delays due to COVID, and the actual interview. Having Clare on my side made a big difference in both the process and the outcome. I came to the interview well prepared and confident. Clare and team, a big MAHALO for your wonderful help and support. Aloha!

I'm really grateful to have Clare and Lori for my journey for greencard. They both were always kind…read moreand responsive. I'm having my wedding next year in 2023 and I invited both of them to my wedding as well. Hope they can make it! I'm more than happy to reach out to her again to renew my greencard when the time comes. Strongly recommended!

Daryl did a great job helping us get a marriage based green card for my Korean wife…read more + He clearly explained the process + He helped us understand exactly what documents we needed to submit + He kept us informed about the status of our application + He made sure we were prepared for and comfortable with the interview process + He accompanied us to our interview + He and his staff are true professionals I highly recommend Daryl Takeno.

I found out about Migration Counsel in a Google search. I wanted some expert advice regarding my…read moreImmigration status, and decided to use their website Contact Form to send an email. I was surprise to get a quick reply within an hour! John Egan replied back and gave me very helpful information, considering I'm having financial difficulties. I wasn't expecting a detailed informative reply, being that it was just free informal advice. Goes to show that John is a genuine person, doing what he can to help, even when not getting paid. ;-)

I strongly advise against hiring Norman Wong with the law firm of Carmen Di-Amore Siah…read more My experience has been extremely negative. Before I paid the retainer, I was given an overly optimistic picture of my case and led to believe that achieving certain outcomes would be simple. I paid a $5,000 retainer, plus an additional $5,000+ for documents and investigations that I specifically requested. In the end, I felt that this work was used against me rather than to support my case. After retaining Mr. Wong, I did not see any meaningful action taken to benefit me or my children. Communication has been poor and inconsistent. Messages and questions were often not returned in a timely manner. When I wanted to object to certain matters, I was repeatedly advised not to--advice that I believe has harmed my case and potentially affected my children's future. In my opinion, Mr. Wong has demonstrated a lack of professionalism, reliability, and advocacy on my behalf. I have felt neglected, disrespected, and unsupported throughout this process. At times, it has seemed as though he was more responsive to the opposing party's needs than to mine. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Norman Wong or the law firm of Carmen Di-Amore Siah, and I would encourage others to seek representation elsewhere.

Unless you like to waste your time, money, energy, and not even get any sense of direction, then…read moreSTAY AWAY. Use literally any other lawyer. They do not care about your situation, nor will they take into account the information you give them. They want to string you around until it's too late and then put the blame as you when it's their job to be guiding you.

Excellent service she is a great lawyer very friendly easy to deal with and if you need any help…read morewith immigration you should call her and her prices are very reasonable compared to a lot of other places

When you realize that you need an attorney, it can be very challenging to choose one, and then to…read morehave confidence that you picked the best one for your case. Kathy is the kind of lawyer that you can have confidence in, because she is not just competent and thorough, she also has a great ability to work with people. She knows what needs to be done, and is exceptional at explaining the process in ways that those not versed in the law can understand. I was involved in a car accident in 2017, and was referred to Kathy by another lawyer who is a friend of our family. Kathy was an excellent Communicator throughout the entire process of dealing with the insurance companies. She guided my wife and I through the legal process, and helped us every step of the way. After each meeting with her, I felt completely confident in her ability. And in the end, we received a fair compensation from the insurance companies. I have absolutely no reservations in recommending Kathy as an attorney for whatever your legal needs are. I hope that I won't have the need for an attorney again, but if I do, my first call will be to Kathy. Her office is located on King Street, with plenty of parking in her building (and she will validate your parking). TLDR; if you're looking for an excellent attorney, call Kathy Kim! You'll be glad you did.

I have been in court for the last decade fighting a prolonged, highly contentious, international…read moredivorce/custody/child abduction battle. I had sole physical custody and lived in Manitoba lawfully with my son, since he was only a few months old. At a hearing in Hawaii I didn't know about and was not present for, a judge reversed custody. My Ex then came to Manitoba and abducted our 3 year old toddler to Hawaii during a court ordered visit that was only supposed to be for a few days. I hired Ed after a bunch of other lawyers failed to get my kid back. My precedent setting case was heard at a few different levels of court in 2 different countries, including federal court, and is now mandatory study in Manitoba law school. The case required inter-judicial communication to be resolved. I did not live happily ever after even after jurisdiction got sorted out and I got my kid back. There was a custody trial in Canada and then I had to get my Canadian orders regarding costs and child support registered, recognized and enforced in Hawaii. My Ex never stopped harassing us. I still have to deal with ongoing safety and access issues. I definitely needed Ed's sound legal advice throughout my journey. He does good work and went above and beyond. My son was 4 years old when he was rescued. He's now 9 but still remembers his brief meeting with Ed. Ed supervised my son's final goodbye to my Ex and drove us around town to pick up our passports for the trip home to Canada. At Ed's office, as always, we were greeted by Ed's dog. From a child's perspective, my son says anybody with a big, friendly dog must be a good guy. My Canadian lawyer is Carla Paul from the law firm "Levine, Tadman and Golub." Carla has been my only lawyer in Canada. I went through a long line of lawyers in Honolulu because Carla fired them all, except for Ed. Carla never advised me to fire Ed in 6 years. If you knew Carla, small in stature but big in bite, you would understand this is probably the highest accolade a family lawyer could receive..."Was never fired by Carla Paul on behalf of her client, in 6 years!" I am a professional musician but in a decade I've been forced to learn about family law, international law, court systems, psychology, personality disorders, law enforcement, child and family services, child reunification therapy, etc. I have first hand experience with many different attorneys, both on my side and on my Ex's side. I have gained insight into the crazy profession of law. I think overall, Ed is a good lawyer respected by the courts. He writes well and is experienced. He knows law and tries to get the best deal for clients under the circumstances. My case did take an unusually long time to be resolved but it was complicated and screwed up before Ed took it on. Plus my Ex is a raging narcissist with deep pockets with whom you can never reason (not a good combo). My Ex never acts in our child's best interest but instead uses him like a pawn in his game of revenge. I now have sole custody. My Ex lost all his parental rights except for supervised skype visits at my discretion. As a person, I think Ed is a super intelligent, empathetic guy, maybe a bit eccentric. He can come off as gruff but I would rather have somebody tell me things straight up then not. I know there are evil, soulless, family lawyers out there who do anything for profit, even if it means harming the very people who the laws were written to protect. But Ed does have good morals (despite the fact he is a lawyer, LOL). He's not the best at explaining things but in my case it was OK. Ed explained things to Carla, and she explained it to me in Mom talk, not legal jargon. I also had the peace of mind knowing both lawyers would come to some agreement on how to proceed even though they had very different perspectives. US Law is vastly different from the Queen's bench. Ed floated me for a few years until my file was closed once I was totally out of funds. For this I will be forever grateful. If it weren't for Ed I would've had to wait longer for my son to be returned, during which time my son would have undoubtedly suffered permanent psychological damage. Or perhaps Hawaii would not have relinquished jurisdiction, in which case I would have no custody in the country where my kid was abducted to. I would've had to give up my career and relocate to HI to fight for access to my kid for who knows how long? I shudder to think of all the horrible scenarios and suffering my son and I might have had to endure if I had not found Ed's website online. I hope you are never in a situation that needs to be settled in court. However, If you need a fair, empathetic, thorough lawyer, I highly recommend Edward Smith.

Customer service, ethics, professionalism... if you're looking for any of those 3, go somewhere…read moreelse. The reviews and their responses are evidence enough. A consult should never leave a potential client feeling this agitated. If you're looking to feel like an open wallet, then by all means. I wish I could leave zero stars.

Great fast work with no problems, superb communication and clarity on all issues during the processread more

Now located in Suite #520, same address. For your immigration law needs in all of Hawaii call Alan…read moreMa. One of the best in the field and business. www.alanmalaw.com

I think all the reviews came from his friends or his colleagues because this guy is just not it…read more He just soaks your money after not informing you on follow ups, you gotta also always be asking him what's going on, not to mention he loses his temper when we have questions, my suggestion is go look somewhere else , I just dumped a lot of money and when he feels like he can't take your money anymore he just leaves you in the dust Hope this helps

Attorney Warren Kim is always available to help with his law expertise and had done an excellent…read morejob in handling cases for me. He is on top of it and makes sure to handle his cases with compassion and empathy. I appreciate his ability to clarify complicated matters with ease and he makes sure to take the time to explain things.

Legal services in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Jeff Niebling was recommended by my realtor, who got Jeff's name from his escrow partner. Jeff was also known to my Jaycee (Junior Chamber of Commerce) friends. So - I felt comfortable calling the office... from what I thought was my aunty's deathbed about 3 months ago. I was stressed at the time, but Jeff remained calm and emailed me a checklist of documents that I should bring to the office. I contacted Sandy, the competent Office Manager, who emailed me excellent instructions for the validated parking at the Bank of Hawaii parking lot, across the street from their office. Unfortunately, Jeff had a prior engagement, so we saw his associate, Noe. She was very helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. We had a great visit and satisfactory outcome! Thank you so much!

I have a senior client living on less than $1,000 a month after housing costs. He can't afford to…read morewash his clothes, fix his teeth, or buy real food because his refrigerator broke years ago. He survives on instant ramen. Meanwhile, he has thousands of dollars left to him by his parents when they passed away years ago. He been waiting for years, but no one ever clearly showed him what to do or helped him manage the process or any of it in anyway. I didn't even know this was happening until he was hospitalized and nearly died. In summer 2025, I finally took him to a meeting with the law firm handling his case. They told us the paperwork would be ready in a month. It's now December 2025. He doesn't want to "bother" them because he trusts them and believes they'll call. They haven't. Would you trust your own family with a law firm that leaves someone living in squalor while holding their inheritance? Is it worth paying hundreds of dollars an hour for nothing but blind faith? After you pass on do you think your kids and family will be safe? This is one of the worse cases I have experienced in my years of case management.