Kristen Kykuye Hirashima

Shebby Hirashima LLP represented me during my divorce last year, and based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of a family law firm. From my first conversation with David, I knew that I would be well represented and that I could trust the firm to handle my divorc...e in a dignified manner. Kristen ultimately represented me, and she did so not only with the highest level of professionalism and integrity, but with the empathy and compassion befitting my situation. She was respectful not only towards me, but towards my husband as well. Kristen kept my best interest in mind every step of the way, never losing sight of the fact that I cared deeply for my husband and wanted to treat him fairly and justly. He chose not to engage an attorney so on a couple of occasions, he had to reach out to Kristen and her team directly for clarification e.g. on information that was being requested of him and in these instances they treated him with respect and dignity. My sincerest appreciation to the entire team at Shebby Hirashima, and in particular to Kristen for her guidance and for being a trusted advisor to me during a very difficult time in my life.

I was not an easy client. I am a lawyer myself, so I knew exactly what I was looking for and I brought very high expectations. On top of that, my matter involved my physical safety, so there was a lot on the line for me. Kristen and David rose to the occasion with total grace and confidence. Thei...r representation exceeded everything I had hoped for. We ultimately went to trial – never an enjoyable experience, but in my case, a necessary one. Throughout, David and Kristen’s work product was meticulous. They arrived each day organized and fully prepared, which was incredibly reassuring and gave me the strength to testify with confidence. Fortunately, the outcome was exactly what we all aimed for. It gave me the protection and security to move forward with my life. The most unexpected and perhaps even more rewarding outcome was that I walked away with a higher bar for my own professional standards. They truly inspired me to elevate myself professionally, and be better for my clients. I cannot recommend Kristen and David highly enough.

Going through a divorce was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. You really do lose a part of you whether emotional, financial or most often both. I was such an emotional wreck when it happened to me, and I could write pages of how I was wronged and betrayed. At times, I was out for blood and ...others I was so vulnerable. I had no clear path, even if I had I would not have taken it. That’s where Kristen Hirashima came in to protect me when I was at my most vulnerable, the lowest point of my life! I was referred to her firm by a highly respected corporate lawyer that represents our Company. Her diligence was incomparable. I am truly thankful for her taking care of me. While she took care of my finances, I could focus on myself getting well again. I remember telling her what was important to me, and she took care of it! Literally, I got 100% of everything I wanted. She was so firm, so direct and so wise with the opposing party. Kristen was so efficient, we always kept waiting on the opposing party because of the delays on their end. I really appreciated her beeing always so easily reachable, always only a call away. In the end, after the divorce was finalized, she returned money from the retainer I had given, total honesty! It’s not often I say this, it’s not often that you get to meet your hero, but I can honestly tell you Kristen you’re my hero! Thank you for protecting me at my lowest.

I worked with Kristen over an extremely challenging divorce and custody battle, which resulted in a grueling trial. I am so grateful I had Kristen on my side because she is so scrupulous in her work, down to the smallest of details. She worked tirelessly for me. She gave me the strength and the ...guidance to make the right decisions and ultimately, we won my case. She was there to keep me on track and give me the courage and support to move forward in what seemed like an endless battle. Kristen truly cares about her clients. She gets to know you and understand what is important to you so that she can fight for you and get you the best possible outcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kristen to anyone in need of a lawyer. I am eternally grateful to her for what she did for me and my family.

Kristen represented me in a highly contested custody move away case and spent countless hours with me preparing my declarations and preparing me personally for a trial. She was extremely accessible and honest as I went through a custody evaluation, psych evaluation and trial. Cases, such as mine, in...volving custody of a precious child are very sensitive and emotional and Kristen was extremely supportive through the process, while remaining professional and the legal expert. She provided personal support through the emotionally difficult aspects of litigation and helped me keep focused on the aspects of the case that were legally relevant for success in court. Ultimately Kristen helped me win my case and helped me recover half of my legal fees. If and when I end up in court again relating to custody of my daughter, I will absolutely have Kristen on my case.