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Experienced Trial Attorney, specializing in complex litigation. Honolulu-based; serving select clients on all Islands. Huge baseball fan who enjoys coaching Son's little league teams. Also enjoy all outdoor activities; camping, hiking, ocean sports.
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State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2004
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 1999
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Posted by Cheyanne | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I live in WA and had a paternity case filed against me in HI amid a jurisdiction hearing for my children. From the consultation to the end of my case, Chris has been communicative with me in multiple phone calls and even worked with my attorney in WA. Phone calls with him did not feel rushed. I felt ...
Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Christopher Thomas is an excellent lawyer, working well with me as a customer and being able to personalize my case. He was able to answer all of my questions and ensured me that we were working well on each assignment.
Posted by Adele | February 2, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Chris accomplished mediation in less than two days compared to the roundabout I did trying to get divorced for over 1 year. He laid the ground work and did exactly what we discussed, and loved the direct approach. I am happy that he accepted and offered his services. For anyone reading this… Chris is...
Posted by PC | January 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I apologize for the delay but I would be deficient for not acknowledging the expertise and professionalism of Mr. Thomas law office. Whether in Hawaii or the mainland you would be hard pressed to find a litigator more stringent and strategic with his approach. Christopher and his team were profession...
Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I filed for divorce pro-se, but needed help drafting our final divorce decree. Chris did a great job of helping us do that and was responsive to our questions about the process.
"Christopher Thomas is a dedicated and thorough counsel whose experience is obvious to those who have seen him in action. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
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2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Air Force Achievement Award and Medal, United States Air Force
2010 - Present
LEAD COUNSEL, LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER D. THOMAS
2007 - 2014
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Reserve
2000 - 2003
Special Ass't U.S. Attorney ( Air Force SAUSA), United States Attorney's Office
2000 - 2006
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Jag
2018 - Present
Veteran's AdministrationAccredited Claims Attorney
2012 - Present
Hawaii Court Appointed Arbitration ProgramArbitrator
2006 - Present
Hawaii State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2004 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals For The Armed ForcesAttorney
1999 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
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Affirmed Order of Trial Court in Client/Father' Favor
Affirming Opinion of Trial Order in State of Hawaii Supreme Court
Appeal Withdrawn With Prejudice
Successfully Dismissed Appeal
Appeal Granted
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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2018
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