Daryl Takeno

Daryl Takeno is the lead attorney at Migration Counsel in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he focuses exclusively on immigration law. He provides strategic guidance to individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex immigration processes, including visas, permanent residency, and other U.S. immigration benefits. His approach blends legal precision with cultural sensitivity, offering clients clarity and confidence in challenging situations.

Daryl earned his Juris Doctor in 2007 from the William S. Richardson School of Law, where he served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Japanese from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, which included participation in the Konan-Illinois Year-in-Japan Program. His academic background and bilingual abilities uniquely position him to assist clients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Before entering the legal profession, Daryl worked in the public relations department of an electronics firm in Tokyo. This overseas professional experience, combined with years of study abroad, gave him a deep appreciation for the contributions immigrants make to fostering cross-cultural understanding and strengthening local economies.

In his legal career, Daryl Takeno has built a strong reputation as a dedicated advocate for immigrant rights. He has served as a liaison to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the Hawaii Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), helping drive collaboration and meaningful immigration policy improvements. Daryl also partners closely with fellow immigration attorneys and local community organizations to expand access to justice and critical legal services for immigrants in Hawaii and beyond.

Daryl’s clients value his ability to bridge cultural and legal perspectives, ensuring their cases are handled with both technical expertise and genuine understanding. Whether assisting Japanese nationals, other international clients, or Hawaii-based families, he remains committed to delivering effective, personalized immigration solutions that protect clients’ rights and advance their long-term goals in the United States.

Law Office Affiliations

• Lead Attorney, Migration Counsel, LLLC
  
• Former Associate, Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawaii at Manoa – William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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