Leanna Jade Pohevitz

Leanna Jade Pohevitz is a Real Estate Lawyer and founder of Pacific Island Law, LLLC in Kamuela, Hawaii. She represents clients in family law while handling matters involving estates, land, and real property. Her practice includes divorce, paternity actions, temporary restraining orders, and guardianship proceedings. She helps individuals and families navigate significant legal transitions with practical advice and compassionate representation. Her approach emphasizes communication, empathy, and thoughtful legal guidance.

Leanna earned a Bachelor of Arts from Hampshire College before attending law school. She later received her Juris Doctor from the City University of New York School of Law in 2022. She served as Student Body President during both her undergraduate and law school studies. She also co-chaired the International Refugee Assistance Project while developing strong advocacy and leadership skills. Her education prepared her to address complex legal issues with careful analysis and practical judgment.

Leanna founded the practice in 2024 to help Hawaii families move forward through difficult legal situations. She represents clients in divorce, custody, paternity, guardianship, and temporary restraining order matters. She also assists with legal issues involving estates, land, and real property. Her international experience includes service with AmeriCorps and Peace Corps. She has also studied more than a dozen languages, helping her communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Leanna Jade Pohevitz received two Fulbright Scholarships and three US Department of State Critical Language Scholarships. She studied Arabic in Egypt and Tunisia through those scholarship programs. Her professional approach combines legal knowledge, cultural understanding, and clear communication. She remains committed to helping clients resolve family and property matters with practical guidance and dedicated advocacy. She continues serving families across Hawaii with compassion and careful legal representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pacific Island Law, LLLC
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• City University of New York School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hampshire College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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