Micky Yamatani

Micky Yamatani is a senior family law attorney with over three decades of experience in Hawaii. She has handled a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, and international family disputes. Her early career as a prosecuting attorney in Maui and Honolulu focused on domestic violence cases and jury trials. Today, she is recognized for her ability to guide families through complex issues with strong advocacy and practical solutions.

Micky earned her B.A. in history from the University of Michigan before completing her J.D. at the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii. A graduate of Punahou School, she brings a strong academic foundation and legal training that support her work in litigation and negotiation. Her education prepared her to manage both the legal complexities and human dimensions of family law, particularly when navigating cross-border and international family issues.

Micky’s private practice over the past twenty years has centered on representing clients in divorce and family law cases, often involving multi-national custody and child abduction disputes. She is frequently invited to lecture on family law topics, including evidence, jury trials, and international child recovery. Her published articles and a chapter in a Japanese law textbook highlight her expertise in cross-border family law, where she is recognized as an expert witness in both Hawaii and Japan.

Micky Yamatani is admitted to practice in Hawaii, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She also maintains membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association Family Law Section. With her years of courtroom experience, scholarly contributions, and proven results, Micky provides families with steady guidance and skilled representation in even the most complex family law disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Greg Ryan & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLLC
• Member, Hawai’i State Bar, 1990
• Member, New York Bar, 1989
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association, Family Law Sections

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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