Gavin K. Doi

Gavin K. Doi, a founding partner at Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, is a family law attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. His practice extends across Honolulu, Oahu and the entire state, where he adeptly handles litigation, mediation and negotiation matters. He possesses a wealth of experience in a range of family law issues, including but not limited to:

·       Divorce

·       Paternity

·       Child custody and support

·       Premarital and post-marital agreements

·       Restraining orders

Mr. Doi’s professional background includes significant work with the Child Support Enforcement Agency and the AmeriCorps Domestic Violence Clinic. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, in 1990, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law in 1995. He was licensed in Hawaii in the same year.

An active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA), its Family Law Section and the American Bar Association, Mr. Doi has been recognized for his dedication to justice and community service. In 2002, the HSBA honored him with the Justice Award, an annual award recognizing an attorney's outstanding contributions to the ideals of justice. Additionally, in 2012, the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission acknowledged his commitment to pro bono work.

Mr. Doi's legal proficiency has earned him a place in The Best Lawyers in America from 2020 to 2024. He has been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and has a "10 out of 10" rating on Avvo. In 2013, he co-authored a section in the book "Child Custody Litigation and Settlements" (Aspatore Books/Thomson West), titled "Working with Your Client Towards a Successful Child Custody Case," further solidifying his status in his field.

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