Atty. John Robert Egan

Atty. John Robert Egan

John Robert Egan is an experienced Immigration Attorney, and has served as the Chairperson of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Hawai'i Chapter in 2008-2009. His immigration law practice experience includes 2½ years as supervising attorney of the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic at the William S.

Honolulu Honolulu 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (808) 788-3111

Profile Summary

About John Robert Egan at a glance

John Robert Egan is an Attorney Emeritus based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Migration Counsel. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on citizenship, deportation, family law, employment, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2000). Educated at University of Hawaii (J.D., 2000) and University of California, Davis (B.S. University, 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association American Immigration Lawyer's Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Robert Egan is an experienced Immigration Attorney, and has served as the Chairperson of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Hawai'i Chapter in 2008-2009
  • His immigration law practice experience includes 2½ years as supervising attorney of the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM)
  • His university teaching experience includes five years developing curricula and teaching about Humanitarian Law and Assistance in the Program on Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance at UHM
  • He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Hawai'i Pacific University

Practice Areas Explained

John Robert Egan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Robert Egan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Robert Egan

Where is John Robert Egan's law office located?
John Robert Egan's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Migration Counsel. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Robert Egan handle?
John Robert Egan focuses on citizenship, deportation, family law, employment, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has John Robert Egan practiced law?
John Robert Egan has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John Robert Egan go to law school?
John Robert Egan earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. University, 1980).
How can I contact John Robert Egan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Robert Egan received?
John Robert Egan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii
- 2000
B.S. University
University of California, Davis
- 1980

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2000

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