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Criminal Law25
Arrests, DWI, drug and assault charges
Family Law36
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury52
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law72
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy44
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration17
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law50
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law44
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law64
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property43
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law3
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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A bankruptcy lawyer helps you get out from under debt you can't pay — stopping collections, lawsuits, garnishment and foreclosure — and decides with you whether Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or another option fits best.

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  • Am I eligible for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
  • What happens to my house and car?
  • Which debts will be wiped out?
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  • How soon can collection calls stop?
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Haitsuka, Edmund W

·Kailua Kona, HI·Attorneys
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Damon Key Leong Kupchak

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Dunn Greg Bankruptcy Attorney

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys

If you're looking for bankruptcy representation with decades of experience and a strong team providing top-tier service to all of their clients, look no further than Greg Dunn, Bankruptcy Atto

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Blake Goodman, P.C. — Honolulu

Blake Goodman, P.C. — Honolulu

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys
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Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel

·Honolulu, HI·Attorneys

Goodsill attorneys provide innovative, solutions-oriented legal & general business counsel to an impressive list of domestic & international clients across a wide array of industries. Conta

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Cole, Christopher

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Hawaii Bankruptcy guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

The Automatic Stay in Hawaii Bankruptcy
Hawaii bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Hawaii
Hawaii businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Hawaii
Chapter 13 ("reorganization" bankruptcy) lets Hawaii debtors keep their assets and repay debts under a 3- or 5-year court-supervised plan. The state's median household income (~$133,000 for a family of 4) controls plan length.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Hawaii: Exemptions and Eligibility
Hawaii bankruptcy uses EITHER state OR federal exemptions. Homestead: $30,000 (over 65 or head of family); $20,000 (other).
Debt-Collection Defense in Hawaii
Hawaii consumers facing debt-collection lawsuits have powerful defenses — federal FDCPA, state consumer protection laws, statutes of limitations, and proof requirements that collectors often can't meet.
Debts That Survive Bankruptcy in Hawaii
Bankruptcy is federal — but not all debts get discharged. Hawaii cases are filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. Several debt categories survive bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Means Test in Hawaii
Hawaii bankruptcy means test compares debtor income to median family income (currently ~$133,000 for a family of 4). Below median = automatic Chapter 7 eligibility.
Student-Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy in Hawaii
Hawaii student loans CAN be discharged in bankruptcy under the "undue hardship" Brunner test, plus DOJ's 2022 guidance has made it dramatically easier. Other federal options — IDR, PSLF, forgiveness — also relevant.
Wage Garnishment Defense in Hawaii
Hawaii wage garnishment is capped at federal limits (25% of disposable income or 30× minimum wage) — and Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina ban most consumer wage garnishment entirely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will bankruptcy stop collection calls and garnishment?

Filing triggers the automatic stay, which generally stops most collection actions, lawsuits, garnishments and foreclosures right away.

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?

Chapter 7 wipes out most unsecured debt in a few months if you qualify. Chapter 13 sets up a 3–5 year payment plan and can help you keep a home or car.

How much does a bankruptcy lawyer in Hawaii cost?

Chapter 7 is usually a flat fee; Chapter 13 fees are often partly paid through the plan. Ask for the total, including court filing costs.

How many chapter 13 lawyers are listed in Hawaii?

There are currently 44 chapter 13 lawyers listed in Hawaii on CGMIMM.