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Biography
Deborah has 27 years experience practicing family law, probate and civil litigation.
Deborah believes Integrity is a necessary part of any family lawyer you hire. A family law lawyer should be honest with you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. This then is my “golden rule” of family law practice.
Education
- University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii
- J.D. - 1992
- Honors: With Honors
- Law Review, William S. Richardson School of Law Law Review, Review Editor, 1990, 1991
- Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma
- B.A. - 1973
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Sociology
Bar Admissions
- Hawaii, 1992
- Texas, 2011
- U.S. District Court District of Hawaii, 1992
- U.S. District Court District of Guam, 1992
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2010
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1995
Professional Associations
- San Antonio Bar Association
- San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Federal Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- San Antonio Bar Association, Member, Community Justice Program Committee
- San Antonio Bar Association, Member, District Court Committee
Honors
- Presidents Award, House of Representatives State of Hawaii
Classes & Seminars
- Elder Law Clinician, William S. Richardson School of Law, 2000 to 2005
Pro-Bono Activities
- Community Justice Program, 2007 to Present
- Hawaii Lawyers Care, 1989 to 2005
- Advocates for Public Interest Law, 1989 to Present