Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Honolulu, HI
At Law Office Of Rhoda Yabes Alvarez, we are committed to guiding clients through today's complex legal challenges with expertise and compassion. Our firm brings over 20 years of legal experience, offering personalized attention to clients navigating immigration, family law, business law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. With a multigenerational practice spanning Honolulu and the Philippines, we provide bilingual services in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano, ensuring clear communication and cultural understanding. Our team prioritizes direct attorney-client collaboration, cost-efficient solutions, and extensive legal knowledge across intersecting areas of law.We specialize in handling complex cases that require jurisdictional expertise in Hawaii, the mainland United States, and the Philippines. Our dedication to client success is reflected in our track record of resolving challenging legal matters, including immigration petitions, family law disputes, business formations, and personal injury claims. We aim for excellence in every case, combining personalized service with a deep understanding of local and international legal frameworks. Our firm's reputation as a trusted legal partner is built on decades of experience, client testimonials, and a commitment to ethical, transparent representation.
Services
Immigration Law
Family Law
Business Law
Workers' Compensation
Car Accidents
Bankruptcy Law
Philippine Legal Issues
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of legal experience across Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and the Philippines
- We provide bilingual services in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano for clear communication
- Our firm handles complex, multijurisdictional legal cases with specialized expertise
- We guarantee personalized attorney-client collaboration throughout every case
- Our team combines cost-effective solutions with multigenerational legal knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Philippine Supreme Court, Accredited Mediator
What people say
Successful case
Vast experience
Treated like family
Highly recommend
Achieved goals
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration law practice assists clients with family-based petitions, employment visas, citizenship applications, and deportation defense. We handle complex cases involving U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, including H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visas. Our team provides representation in immigration court and appellate proceedings, ensuring comprehensive legal support for individuals and businesses navigating U.S. immigration requirements.
Family Law
We represent clients in divorce proceedings, child custody matters, spousal support negotiations, and property division cases. Our practice includes handling adoption petitions, paternity determinations, and post-decree modifications. With experience in both contested and uncontested family law matters, we provide personalized legal strategies while maintaining sensitivity to clients' emotional and practical needs during transitional periods.
Workers' Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice helps injured workers obtain medical benefits and wage replacement for job-related injuries. We represent clients in claims involving temporary and permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and disputed claims. We advocate against employer retaliation and ensure proper documentation of workplace injuries, including repetitive stress injuries and occupational diseases across various industries.
Car Accidents
We handle car accident cases involving serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and fractures. Our practice includes negotiating with insurance companies, calculating future medical costs, and litigating for fair compensation. We work with medical experts to document injury impacts and pursue claims for lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care requirements resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
Business Law
Our business law services include entity formation, contract drafting, and international business transactions. We assist with commercial real estate transactions, business succession planning, and regulatory compliance. With expertise in both U.S. and Philippine business law, we help entrepreneurs establish LLCs, negotiate commercial agreements, and structure cross-border business operations while ensuring legal compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
People
Rhoda Yabes Alvarez
Attorney
With over 20 years of legal experience, Atty. Rhoda Yabes Alvarez specializes in immigration, family, and business law. She provides bilingual legal services in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano, serving clients in Hawaii, the mainland U.S., and the Philippines. Her practice combines multijurisdictional expertise with personalized client attention.
Rodolfo V. Yabes
Partner
As a partner in the firm, Atty. Rodolfo V. Yabes contributes decades of legal experience to our multigenerational practice. He focuses on complex legal matters requiring jurisdictional expertise in both U.S. and Philippine law, mentoring junior attorneys while maintaining direct client involvement in select cases.
Gloria D. Catbagan
Senior Associate
Atty. Gloria D. Catbagan serves as our senior associate, handling immigration petitions, business law matters, and cross-border legal transactions. With extensive experience in commercial law and international business regulations, she provides critical support for complex cases requiring detailed legal analysis.
Allan Abcede Alvarez
Attorney/Office Manager
Atty. Allan Abcede Alvarez manages daily office operations while handling select legal cases. His practice focuses on business law compliance, contract negotiations, and administrative legal matters, ensuring efficient service delivery across all practice areas.
Alonzo Yabes Alvarez
Paralegal
Alonzo Yabes Alvarez provides essential paralegal support across all practice areas. With over a decade of experience, he assists with case preparation, document drafting, and client communication, maintaining direct involvement in both immigration and business law cases.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in immigration law, family law, business law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases, with additional expertise in Philippine legal matters.
Do you offer consultations in multiple languages?
Yes, we provide legal services in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano to accommodate our diverse client base.
How can I schedule a consultation?
You can schedule a consultation by calling (808) 589-7380 or using our online contact form for both Honolulu and Philippine clients.
Do you handle international legal cases?
Yes, we specialize in cross-border legal matters between the U.S. and Philippines, including immigration, business transactions, and family law cases.
What makes your firm different from others?
Our multigenerational practice combines 20+ years of experience with bilingual services and direct attorney-client collaboration across multiple jurisdictions.
