Justin Lee Sturdivant

Justin Lee Sturdivant

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Child custody Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +4 more

1188 Bishop Street, Suite 3108, Honolulu, HI

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Child Custody in Divorce, Paternity, Guardianship, CPS, and TRO/Protective Order cases.

22 years

25%
Child Support 25%

Current and past child and spousal support (alimony). Collection of old judgments and judgments from other states.

22 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Divorce and Separation including issues of custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, and allocation of debt. Drafting and review of Pre-Marital Agreements and QDROs.

22 years

25%
Mediation 15%

Mediation focused on divorce and paternity issues, including custody and visitation, support, and property division.

22 years

15%
Domestic Violence 8%

Domestic violence including Petitions for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and Protective Orders.

22 years

8%
Adoption 1%

22 years

1%
Family 1%

All family law matters including: Paternity, Divorce, Guardianship, Step-Parent Adoptions, Temporary Restraining Orders, Protective Orders, Child Support Enforcement Agency hearings, Guardian Ad Litem, Custody Evaluations, Mediator, CPS and supervision cases, and pre-marital agreements.

22 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 20 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Smith & Sturdivant, LLLC

1188 Bishop Street, Suite 3108, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Justin Lee Sturdivant's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Monica | September 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Forever Grateful!

I am so grateful for all of the hard work Justin Sturdivant put into my case. He represented me through two child custody trials, a TRO hearing, and a hearing with the Child Support Enforcement Agency. He was well prepared every time we went into court and effectively defended me in each case against... four different lawyers hired by my children's father over the span of three years. Through it all Justin remained highly professional, fair, and focused on the facts in each of these cases. Especially when the other side attempted to use various tactics to discredit me as a mother, Justin always restated facts and followed up with evidence pertinent to the argument. Yes, I paid a retainer for each case. I also was aware of the fees that were charged for phone conferences. In order to efficiently use this time I made sure to prepare all of the information that was needed from me ahead of time. Our conversations were always productive which allowed him to be able to represent me as well as he did. In the end, I was awarded both sole legal and physical custody. My childrenʻs father, his wife, and I are now able to co-parent with our children's best interest as priority. Today, every time I send a payment, I send it with MUCH GRATITUDE. Because without the fair, honest, competent representation I received from Justin Sturdivant, I can only imagine how difficult things would've been for my children

Posted by Oscar | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Friendly, skilled and very knowledgeable

My son and I recently went through the hardest challenges we have experienced. Mr Sturdivant made sure we got everything we asked for from the courts. Thanks to Mr. Sturdivant my son and I are reunited and safely at home. Mr Sturdivant is very skilled in the way he prepares himself and his clients an...d the way he executes in court. Mr. Sturdivant is also ver knowledgable in the Hawaiian family and child custody law, he even corrected the judge in the law a few times. It was a pleasure working with Mr. Sturdivant. My family and I we're lucky to trust him to see us out of a terrible situation. I absolutely recommend Mr. Sturdivant and his team to deliver excellent law advice and services to those who need it.

Posted by Adela | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Fairest Lawyer Always

It has brought fairest results me Justin Sturdivant and I am very happy. It has said me, it costed what , but I must not pay more. It was honest always, even account corrected. I was jittery and much worry, but felt confident after I have seen him in court. I worked with other lawyer in his office al...so and he was good too. I have told my friend to come here too and received great also concerning alimony. I needed assistance at divorce, I did not want, but Mr. Sturdivant has helped me, and now my family is whole again!

Justin Sturdivant

Replied last August 20, 2019

Thank you so much for the opportunity to assist you with your family court matter, and we appreciate your referral. If you have any questions in the future, please give us a call, and we would be happy to help in anyway we can.

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Justin Lee Sturdivant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kainani Alvarez

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Justin is always well prepared for court hearings and I can always expect an intellectual battle every time we step into the courtroom together. He doesn’t unnecessarily litigate a case unless it’s absolutely necessary. I endorse this attorney."

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Vanessa Erps

Family lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Sturdivant's depth of knowledge and perspective are unmatched. He is extremely dedicated to his clients. He is an invaluable asset to any team and an excellent advocate."

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Lars Peterson

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Sturdivant is a very competent and efficient lawyer in all matters related to family law (divorce, separation, paternity, child custody, child support, etc.). He is experienced and extremely knowledgeable and handles his cases expertly. I have worked together with Mr. Sturdivant frequently on cases where issues of family and bankruptcy overlap. I highly recommend Mr. Sturdivant."

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Charles Adkins

Child custody lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sturdivant is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Juan Tomasino

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A former client of mine moved to Hawaii and needed help with a divorce/child custody matter. I sent her to Justin and he took good care of her. After they were done she sent me a note thanking me for recommending him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Excellence in Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Mediator, Access ADR, Mediation Center of the Pacific

2012 - Present

Mediator, Family Court Paternity Mediation Project, Mediation Center of the Pacific

2005 - Present

Attorney, Smith & Sturdivant, LLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Access ADR, Mediation Center of the Pacific

Mediator

2012 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2011 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association, Child Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association, Appellate Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - 2015

Hawaii State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair and Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Ramsey v. Ito (Haw. App. 2012)

Divorce Decree affirmed.

Tanaka v. Tanaka (Haw. App. 2009)

Divorce Decree affirmed.

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Education

2005

University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Advanced Issues in Alimony"

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Bankruptcy In Divorce"

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Allegations Of Drug Abuse In Custody Cases"

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Marriage Equality Act"

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Divorce Appeals"

2014

Continuing Legal Education

"Immigration Law in Family Court"

Languages

Spanish

English

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