Kainani Christine Collins Alvarez

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Kainani Christine Collins Alvarez

also known as Kainani Collins Alvarez, Kainani C.C. Alvarez

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1001 Bishop Street,, Suite 2870, Honolulu, HI

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Kainani

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Contested and Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Property Division, Post-Divorce Disputes, Paternity Cases, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Pre-Nuptial Agreements,

16 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2020 2018

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 16 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Perrault & Alvarez LLLC

1001 Bishop Street,, Suite 2870, Honolulu, HI, 96813

familylawhawaii.com/

Kainani Christine Collins Alvarez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jason | April 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mahalo Nui Kainani

When I got served my divorce notice in September of 2023, I had to kick it in high gear in hope of making it official by year’s end (for tax purposes and to move forward without delays). I was referred by a family friend to seek legal advice from Kainani. At our first meeting she was very welcoming..., cordial and receptive to my feelings cluelessness and concerns about the whole process. I had a copy of my ex’s terms in the decree and wanted to have an experienced set of eyes to review it. She identified areas to revise in favor of myself and children. The professionalism and effective communication from Kainani and her team put me at ease so that I could focus on the wellbeing of my children while preparing for our future. I appreciated her patience in explaining things and expertise with drafting terms on my behalf. She and her team were responsive to my emails and queries. We all know divorce to be a dark, ugly and extremely stressful time, including the challenges afterwards. In my case, Kainani and her courteous, focused and “client first” approach alleviated a lot of anxiety and provided an invaluable learning experience. Mahalo for your time, patience and resources which accomplished the goal of making the divorce official prior to year’s end.

Posted by Ryan | January 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Help when I needed it!

Attorney reviews I recently had the pleasure of being represented by Kainani C. Alvarez and Diamond Grace from (Perrault / Alvarez: https://www.familylawhawaii.com ) in a TRO matter. From the outset, they demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of Hawaii law. Their a...pproach was both personalized and strategic, making me feel well-informed and confident throughout the process. One of the aspects I appreciated most was their expedited process to represent me in court the day after I retain them. Kainani level of engagement was incredibly reassuring and put me at ease. Moreover, their advocacy skills are commendable. They were thorough in their preparation and eloquent in presentation, which I believe played a crucial role in the positive outcome of my case. I am thoroughly impressed by Kainani and Diamond dedication and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal representation. Their expertise, coupled with a genuine concern for their clients, makes them an outstanding attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best in Family Law!!! Assertive, Knowledgeable, and Honest!!!!!

Kainani Alvarez is truly an outstanding representation when it comes to family law! She represented me in a paternity/custody case and I assure you she will be upfront and honest with you from the start! She is very knowledgeable in Child support, custody, timesharing, custody evaluators, mediation..., counseling, you name it! She is very detailed oriented and will check and re-check things just to make sure you can’t get anything better. I didn’t have a question that went unanswered throughout my entire case. I also believe she truly cares about her clients and will fight as hard as she can! She is very Assertive and will not back down! I’m so THANKFUL for everything Kainani did with my case.

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Blessed to have her as a lawyer!

Kainani is amazing, efficient, professional, and a relentless advocate for her clients! She was my lawyer for 16 months. My case was extremely contentious and she won me 50/50 custody of my child. She was an absolute blessing! She is very honest and upfront, responds in a timely manner, and genuinely... cares about her clients. She is not afraid to speak her mind and tell you like it is. It may not always be the easiest thing to hear but it’s exactly what is needed from a lawyer! I can’t thank her enough for her dedication and service!

Posted by Kimberly | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Case Won!

After my consultation I felt confident that Kainani and her team could help me with my child custody case. Fees were a little high, what you'd expect for good representation. Kainani got to work on my case immediately and kept me in the loop the entire time. She negotiated with the other attorney,... represented me in court a few times, and ultimately helped me get a child custody agreement that I was very happy with. The team of paralegals were also very helpful and easy to work with. They were able to help with the work load and save me some money. I appreciated that. Overall very positive experience, money well spent, and she made me feel comfortable in a very uncomfortable situation.

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Kainani Christine Collins Alvarez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meghan Rae

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kainani is my go to lawyer for any questions I have on family or criminal law. She is confident in the Courtroom. And she is a straight shooter with her clients. If you want a lawyer who is knowledgeable and can guide you through your case, this is the lawyer for you."

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Jeanilou Maschhoff

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kainani is a skilled negotiator and zealous advocate for her clients. She was always respectful and professional in our communications. I endorse this attorney."

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Justin Sturdivant

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Alvarez is knowledgeable, competent, tough. I know that I can refer criminal defense work to her, and that the clients will be well-represented."

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Anthony Perrault

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Kainani is one of the best family law attorneys in Hawaii, bar none. She is a tenacious and talented trial attorney."

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Shelby Ferrer

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Leadership Institute Fellow, Hawaii State Bar Association Leadership Institute

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2007

Public Interest Law Forum Grant, Creighton University Public Interest Law Forum

2006

Francis M. Ryan Diversity Scholarship, Creighton University

2004

Cum Laude, University of Nevada Las Vegas

2004

Dean's Honor List, University of Nevada Las Vegas

2004

Honorary Award, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

2004

Honorary Award, Golden-Key International Honour Society

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Partner, Perrault & Alvarez, LLLC

2018 - 2022

Associate Attorney, Farrell & Associates

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Mei Nakamoto

2015 - 2017

Criminal Law Professor, Kapi'olani Community College

2010 - 2017

Attorney, Honolulu Office of the Public Defender

2009 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Judicial Chambers of Glenn S. Hara

Associations

2011 - Present

Hawaii Filipino Lawyers Association

Board Member

2006 - 2009

Creighton Asian Law Student Association

Founder, President

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Hawaii vs. McBee - Jury Trial on Abuse of Family Household Member FC-CR No. 11-1-2129

Not Guilty

State of Hawaii vs. Domingo - Jury Trial on Abuse of Family Household Member FC-CR No. 11-1-1904

Not Guilty

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Education

2009

Creighton University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2000

University of Nevada Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Second Saturday - Divorce Workshop Divorce and Custody

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