THOMAS D. FARRELL
Attorney at Law, LLLC, Certified Specialist in Family Law.*
serving all islands
ABOUT TOM
In July 2007, I opened Thomas D. Farrell, Attorney at Law, LLLC concentrating on divorce and family law. I also handle national security cases involving the revocation or denial of military or industrial security clearances. In 2009, I was honored to be named to the inaugural class of Hawaii SuperLawyers, representing the top 10% of all attorneys in Hawaii, and have remained every year since.
PRACTICE AREAS
Paternity
A paternity case is like a divorce case for a couple who never married but had one or more children during the course of their relationship.
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Custody & Visitation
When parents agree, it is extremely unusual for a judge to refuse to approve their agreement. However, when parents cannot agree, and the court must decide, there is no magic formula for child custody. It is important to remember that the best interest of the child is the court’s paramount consideration, and fairness to each parent is entirely secondary.
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Assets & Debts
The first thing to remember is that if the parties agree on the division of assets and debts, the judge doesn't have to decide it.
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality confronting too many women and men in American society. One in four women and one in seven men will experience severe abuse at the hands of an intimate partner over the course of their lifetimes. The risk of domestic violence increases during high-stress periods such as divorce or the ending of an intimate relationship.
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Security Clearances
If your application for security clearance has been denied or if your present security clearance has been revoked, our strong recommendation is to immediately hire an experienced attorney to appeal the decision. Your career may depend on it.
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Divorce
Couples divorcing in Hawaii have to decide several important issues that get spelled out in a final Divorce Decree issued by the Family.
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Child Support
When the Family Court determines custody and timesharing of a child, the Court will almost always determine that one parent owes child .
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Spousal Support
There is a great deal of misinformation about spousal support, also called "alimony."
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Military Issues
America’s armed forces continue to experience a high operational tempo, with frequent separations and deployments contributing to a high divorce rate: about 3% of the force will divorce in any given year.
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Fees and Costs
Everyone wants to know this, but it's very hard to predict at the beginning of a case. I charge for my time
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TESTIMONIALS
Best lawyer in the state of Hawai’i
Thomas D. Farell is the brightest litigation lawyer I have ever encountered from around the globe. Mr Farell is a gentleman, a scholar and one the best attorneys you will wish to have on your side. He is straightforward, tell you how it is and he is 99.9% correct. He has extensive knowledge of the law and he has integrity. He represented me in one of the bizarre, complicated cases In the state of Hawaii against a legion of lawyers, and at the end after a brutal 48 months, he triumphs. Hire him, I put my money on it
Satisfied Client
I hired Mr Farrell help me with a security clearance issue. I believe he is the only attorney in Hawaii who deals with these issues. He was the consummate professional and he helped me provide a thorough response. Most importantly, I won my case.
I wish I would have hired him
My ex husband hired Tom Farrell. He literally wiped the floor with me. I can say if you’re looking for results and you can afford retainers as they get used up fast then I would hire this guy.
Clear Thinker
Tom Farrell helped me take the emotion out of my case and helped me make the right decision regarding my custody case. He is straightforward, honest and balanced. I would highly recommend him if you need a great custody lawyer. I am glad I did.
All Business
I can’t say enough about Mr. Farrell!! If you’re looking for someone to tell you it’s going to be ok, and hold your hand through the process, Tom is not for you! If you’re looking for someone to roll up their sleeves, get the job done, and dominate in the courtroom? Tom Farrell is my first choice... All business! Mr. Farrell is no stranger to family law. The first time he speaks, you know you’re in good hands! Worth EVERY penny!!
A Decent and Reliable Attorney
Tom planned out and then synchronized each step as promised. He was honest in his billing. His paralegal was spot on throughout. I can't say enough about my experience.
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