Atty. Christopher D. Thomas
Christopher D. Thomas has founded his practice of law on the principles of assertive, energetic, yet personable representation of clients who face the most difficult of legal challenges.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 27+ Years Experience
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About Christopher D. Thomas at a Glance
Christopher D. Thomas is an Attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Christopher D. Thomas, Attorney At Law A Law Corporation. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and military. Admitted to practice in Colorado (Active) (1999), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1999), Colorado (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (2000). Educated at Creighton University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Nebraska Wesleyan University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Hawaii and The Colorado (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations, AFCCA, Bar of the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, and Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher D. Thomas
- Christopher D. Thomas has founded his practice of law on the principles of assertive, energetic, yet personable representation of clients who face the most difficult of legal challenges
- His Honolulu-based office allows the ability to represent individuals throughout all of Hawaii's islands and court jurisdictions (link http://www.courts.state.hi.us/)
- He is also available to represent U.S. military uniformed service members, their dependents, and military civilian contractors throughout the Pacific
- Mr. Thomas is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University (link http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/), Creighton University School of Law (Juris Doctorate) (link http://www.creighton.edu/law/), and U.S
- Air Force Officer Training School (present rank of Captain, USAF Reserve JAG Corps (link http://www.afjag.af.mil/))
- He is a member in good standing of the Colorado State Bar and admitted to Supreme Court and Federal District Courts of Colorado since 1999
- admitted to U.S
- Court of Military Appeals in 2000
- member of the Hawai'i State Bar, and admitted to the Supreme Court and Federal District Court of Hawai'i since 2004
- He is a member of the Hawai'i State Bar's Family Law Section
- Chris is a former felony-level prosecuting attorney for the U.S
- Air Force's active-duty JAG Corps and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Hawai'i
- He is qualified and certified as a USAF JAG Defense attorney (2001-2004), and served Service members of the Pacific Air Forces in Hawai'i, Guam, Japan, and Korea
- He is a former clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Bataillon, U.S
- District Court Judge, Omaha, Nebraska (1999)
- He is a formally trained mediator, and present Master's Candidate (Creighton University) in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (2009-2010)
- Review Christopher Thomas' specific credentials here (link)
- Chris' primary focus of practice is in the litigation arena
- with a strong focus on Family law litigation, including divorce, custody, post-divorce enforcement, guardianship and paternity matters
- He is highly experienced in the advancement and defense of both criminal and civil restraining order matters
- Mr. Thomas' criminal defense practice covers all degrees of litigation in all Court systems of Hawai'i
- including the State and Federal Courts, as well as all service's military courts martial
- He also represents clients in all legal matters involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice, also covering administrative discharge matters, non-judicial punishment, demotion actions, security clearance resolution, and medical discharge proceedings
- Qualified and Certified as a U.S
- Air Force Judge Advocate
- Qualified and Certified as a Defense and Trial Counsel for practice before Military Courts Martial
- Certificate of Designation, Judge Advocate, USAF 2000
- Certified Defense Counsel Judge Advocate, USAF, 2003
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher D. Thomas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher D. Thomas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Criminal Defense in Honolulu
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Family Law in Honolulu
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Military Law in Honolulu
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Honolulu Choose Christopher D. Thomas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher D. Thomas's practice in the field of criminal defense, family law, and military.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher D. Thomas brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Colorado (Active), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, and Colorado, Christopher D. Thomas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, family law, and military, Christopher D. Thomas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Christopher D. Thomas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher D. Thomas Handles in Honolulu
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