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also known as J Kainoa Tabar, Kainoa Tabar
Kainoa Tabar is a Kailua-born, Honolulu attorney whose practice focuses on divorce, prenuptial agreements, custody/paternity actions, and adoptions. He has 15 years experience advocating and litigating for his clients in Hawaii state and federal courts and is a guardian ad litem.
Mr. Tabar received his B.A. in Journalism, cum laude with honors, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and went on to be a staff reporter for Pacific Business News before heading to law school at Hofstra University School of Law. He received his law degree, cum laude, from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii where he was a staff editor of the Asian & Pacific Law Policy Journal.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Tabar served as a summer law clerk to then-Associate Justice Simeon Acoba and Circuit Court Judge Steven Alm before serving as assistant director of the Hawaii Innocence Project. Prior to opening his own private pratice, Mr. Tabar was an associate at Park Park & Remillard and then Badger Arakaki LLLC where he litigated business law matters, mediated, arbitrated and litigated consumer and construction law disputes. He is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association and is admitted to practice before all Hawaii courts, the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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Chat withState: Hawaii
Acquired: 2010
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1003 Bishop St Ste 1350, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Posted by Gail | October 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I've worked with Kainoa this year to help with a sensitive and emotional situation regarding an eviction in Wahiawa. There were some hiccups such as the location of the filing (Wahiawa, not Honolulu) and finding the right Process Server. But in the end, it was resolved satisfactorily. I would go b...
Posted by Jeff | February 16, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I have been in the real estate industry for 20 years and I have worked with several attorneys, but none of them can compare to Jerome Alan Kainoa Tabar. He is the best attorney for any real estate, business, or construction law matters. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. He helpe...
Posted by Likeke | June 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Very professional, efficient kept me informed everything step of the way. Worked extremely hard to research and make sure he had everything lined up. Kainoa is a fighter, and will go to bat for you everything step of the way. Best lawyer I have worked with. He doesnʻt give up. The final result...
Posted by Joseph | June 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Tabar is an exceptional lawyer that understands the nuances of Hawaii's judicial system.
Posted by Jeffery | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I have personal testimonial of Kainoa and his hard work. I am a business owner and recently Kainoa has helped my business save Thousands of dollars and helped renegotiate my lease to allow me to continue operations in this trying times. He listens to your needs and researches the best way to commu...
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Member
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Protecting the Privacy of Student and School Records Under FERPA
2015
Junior Judges Program
2015
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