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Atty. Matthew T. Ihara

Atty. Matthew T. Ihara

Matthew T. Ihara is a lawyer.

Honolulu Honolulu 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (808) 751-3655 Book Appointment

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Matthew T. Ihara is an attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1975) and Guam Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (inactive) (1976). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1974) and University of California at Berkeley (M.S.W. University, 1971). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew T. Ihara is a lawyer
  • Matthew received a M.S.W. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Matthew practices in Honolulu, HI

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 andnue, 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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Matthew T. Ihara's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Matthew T. Ihara practiced law?
Matthew T. Ihara has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Matthew T. Ihara go to law school?
Matthew T. Ihara earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (M.S.W. University, 1971).
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1974
M.S.W. University
University of California at Berkeley
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1975
Guam Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (inactive)
Admitted: 1976

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