Atty. Sofia H. McGuire
Sofia Hirosane McGuire is a Member of the law firm of Devens, Nakano, Saito, Lee, Wong & Ching. Her law practice is focused on Estate and Trust Litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, partition matters, and probate.
Conservatorships & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 22+ Years Experience
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About Sofia H. McGuire at a Glance
Sofia H. McGuire is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Devens, Nakano, Saito, Lee Wong & Ching. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2010). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Washington, Seattle (B.A. English, 1999). Active member of Washington State Bar Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sofia H. McGuire
- Sofia Hirosane McGuire is a Member of the law firm of Devens, Nakano, Saito, Lee, Wong & Ching
- Her law practice is focused on Estate and Trust Litigation, conservatorships, guardianships, partition matters, and probate
- Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai’i, and a graduate of Punahou School, Ms. McGuire received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2003, where she also served as an Executive Editor and member of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice
- Prior to joining the firm in 2021, Ms. McGuire practiced in the area of elder law at a firm in Bellevue, Washington, assisting with estate planning, representing individual and professional fiduciaries in court-supervised trust and guardianship matters, and was appointed regularly by the King County Superior Court in Seattle to serve as a Settlement Guardian Ad Litem for minor children and Title 11 Guardian Ad Litem for alleged incapacitated individuals
- Upon moving back to Hawaii, Ms. McGuire represented major financial institutions in foreclosure-related litigation in all circuits in the State of Hawai’i
- Ms. McGuire has served as a court-appointed Kokua Kanawai in Probate Court matters
- Ms. McGuire is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association, and is licensed to practice in Hawaii, Washington State, the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, the United States District Court for District of Western Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Languages
- Korean (limited) and Japanese (limited)
- During her free time, Ms. McGuire enjoys hiking and beach time with her family and adopted Catahoula dog
Practice Areas Explained
Sofia H. McGuire's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sofia H. McGuire handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Trusts in Honolulu
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Probate in Honolulu
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Estate Planning & Probate in Honolulu
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Power of Attorney in Honolulu
Sofia H. McGuire is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Hawaii →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Honolulu
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Sofia H. McGuire
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 Sofia H. McGuire's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Sofia H. McGuire brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Sofia H. McGuire 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 Sofia H. McGuire attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sofia H. McGuire Handles in Honolulu
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Sofia H. McGuire directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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