Justin Y.D. Tsai - Honolulu, HI
Attorney at Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL LLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Honolulu, HI
900 Fort Street Mall Suite 1400 Honolulu, HI 96813
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
14
Years
Experience
Honolulu Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Custody and Support
- Divorce
- Post-Decree Enforcement
- Criminal Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
2002 graduate of Maryknoll High school; 2007 graduate of Santa Clara University (Major in History); 2012 graduate of McGeorge School of Law; member of the Hawaii State Bar; member of the California State Bar (inactive); Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handling misdemeanor, traffic, family, and felony prosecution (2015 to 2019); Law Office of O’Connor Playdon Guben & Inouye handling civil litigation matters (2019 to 2020); practice with Coates Frey & Hackett, AAL LLLC concentrates on Family Law litigation including divorce, child custody and support, post-decree enforcement, and domestic violence/TROs.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Justin Y.D. Tsai
Included on the 2022 Hawaii Super Lawyers list
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, 2015 - 2019
- Law Office of O’Connor Playdon Guben & Inouye where he handled civil litigation matters
Other Affiliations
- California State Bar, Member
- Hawaii State Bar, Member
Contact
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.