Louise Hanaoka

Louise HanaokaEmail: lhanaoka@wilkinslaw.com

Admitted: 1987, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District

Law School: University of Santa Clara School of Law (J.D.), 1985

College: University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., Business Economics), 1982

Biography

Louise has been practicing law in Florida for over 20 years. She began her career in the State Attorney's office where she earned appointment to the major felony division. While there, she prosecuted major crimes, including a 1st degree murder case.

Louise then joined Wilkins Frohlich and began defending those accused of crimes. After joining the firm, Louise expanded her practice areas to include dissolution of marriage actions and child custody disputes, as well as Social Security Disability claims.

Louise has been very active in local bar matters having previously served as the President of the Charlotte County Bar Association, and as a member of the Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit. She is a member of the National Association of Social Security Representatives and the Charlotte County chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Louise is also a past board member of the Animal Welfare League and Southwest Florida Girl Scouts of America.

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Criminal Law
  • Social Security Disability