Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Honolulu
I founded Thomas D. Farrell, Attorney at Law, LLLC in 2007 to provide specialized legal representation in family law and national security matters. With over four decades of combined legal and military experience, including certification as a family law specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, I bring unparalleled expertise to complex cases. My practice spans divorce, child custody, spousal support, and security clearance appeals, supported by a career that includes government service, military intelligence roles, and recognition as a Hawaii SuperLawyer since 2009. I prioritize client education, transparent billing, and strategic advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes in high-stakes legal situations. 
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Security Clearances
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Certified Specialist in Family Law by NBTA since 2002
- Hawaii SuperLawyer since inaugural 2009 class
- 30+ years military intelligence and counterintelligence experience
- Handles complex security clearance revocation cases statewide
- Transparent billing with proven track record in contested divorces
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
What people say
Best lawyer in the state
Worth every penny
Clear thinker
Dominates courtroom
Strong advocate
Services
Family Law
Specialized family law services covering divorce, child custody, and spousal support. With certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, the practice handles complex cases involving military personnel and high-net-worth individuals. Services include asset division, domestic violence protection, and post-divorce modifications.
Security Clearances
Security clearance representation for military and industrial clients facing revocation or denial. The firm leverages military intelligence experience to appeal adverse decisions through the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals. Services include documentation preparation, witness coordination, and personal appearance representation before administrative judges.
Divorce
Full-service divorce representation including contested and uncontested proceedings. Handles property division, child custody determinations, and spousal support negotiations. Specializes in military divorces with complex retirement benefit allocations and interstate jurisdiction issues. Provides strategic guidance on pre-divorce planning and post-decree enforcement.
Child Custody
Child custody and visitation arrangement services prioritizing clients' parental rights. Develops tailored parenting plans addressing physical and legal custody, holiday schedules, and relocation considerations. Represents clients in modification proceedings and contempt actions while advocating for children's best interests in court.
Spousal Support
Spousal support consultation and litigation services determining temporary and permanent alimony obligations. Analyzes income disparities, lifestyle factors, and tax implications to build compelling cases. Represents both payors and recipients in modification proceedings based on changed circumstances.
People
Thomas D. Farrell
Attorney at Law, LLLC
Certified family law specialist with 30+ years legal experience, including military intelligence service. Former Deputy Attorney General for Hawaii and Senior Counsel at Coates & Frey. Recognized by SuperLawyers since 2009 for family law expertise.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, spousal support, asset division, and domestic violence cases. Our practice also addresses military-specific issues like security clearances and deployment-related custody matters.
How do you handle security clearance cases?
We represent clients facing clearance denials or revocations through the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals process. Our approach includes evidence gathering, witness preparation, and personal appearance representation before administrative judges.
Can military personnel file for divorce in Hawaii?
Yes, if you're domiciled in Hawaii. Temporary military assignments don't affect domicile status, but permanent change of station orders may impact jurisdiction. We guide clients through military divorce complexities including retirement benefits and housing issues.
What makes you different from other attorneys?
Our unique combination of family law certification, military intelligence background, and SuperLawyer recognition provides strategic advantages. We offer transparent billing, aggressive courtroom representation, and specialized expertise in security clearance cases unavailable elsewhere in Hawaii.
How are child custody decisions made?
Hawaii courts prioritize the child's best interests. We help develop comprehensive parenting plans addressing physical custody, decision-making authority, and visitation schedules while advocating for clients' parental rights throughout the process.
