Privacy Policy

Last updated:  December 22, 2025.


The Law Office of Sarah M. Nishioka (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website at nishiokalegal.com (the “Site”) or contact us through our online forms or chat.


This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site and services offered through the Site. We operate in, and our Site is intended for, users located in the United States.


1) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you use the Site or communicate with us:

  • Identifiers and contact information: name, email address, phone number
  • Information you choose to provide: information relating to your legal matter, which may include confidential or privileged information
  • Technical information from your device: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit (collected via cookies and similar technologies)

If you call, email, chat, or submit an online form, we will collect the information you provide so we can respond to your inquiry.  By providing a phone number to us, you consent to receive phone calls or text messages from us.


2) How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and communications, including via online forms or chat
  • Evaluate potential representation (including conflict checks) and, if engaged, provide legal services
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site, including security, debugging, and analytics
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal obligations, and requests from law enforcement or courts
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others


3) Attorney–Client Relationship and Confidentiality

Contacting us through the Site (including forms or chat) does not, by itself, create an attorney–client relationship. An attorney–client relationship is formed only after we complete our intake and conflicts process and agree to represent you in a signed engagement agreement.


We treat information you submit as confidential to the extent consistent with our ethical obligations, including for conflicts checks and potential representation. Do not send highly sensitive information unless and until we request it in the course of an established engagement.


If you are a current client, your information will also be handled in accordance with our engagement terms and applicable ethical rules.


4) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core Site functionality
  • Remember your preferences
  • Perform security and performance monitoring
  • Conduct basic analytics about Site usage

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect Site functionality. At this time, our Site does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.


5) No Sale or Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We also do not disclose personal information to third parties, except:

  • With your direction or consent
  • To comply with law, a subpoena, court order, or other legal process
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of you, us, or others


6) Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against accidental, unlawful, or unauthorized access, destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure, or use. No method of transmission over the internet or method of storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.


7) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Evaluate and conduct potential or actual representation
  • Comply with legal, ethical, and recordkeeping obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Retention periods may vary based on the nature of the information and our professional obligations.


8) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.


9) Your Choices and Rights

You may choose not to provide information to us; however, this may limit your ability to use certain Site features or receive a response.

You may request that we update, correct, or delete your information (subject to our legal and ethical obligations) by contacting us at the information below.


10) Geographic Scope; International Transfers

Our Site is intended for use in the United States. We do not intend to collect or process personal information from individuals outside the United States.


11) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.


12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Site after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:


The Law Office of Sarah M. Nishioka

Attn: Privacy

1001 Bishop St., Suite 710

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone:  808-309-7657

Email:  info@nishiokalegal.com


14) Attorney Advertising; Jurisdictional Statement

This Site may be considered attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of Hawaii. Representation is limited to jurisdictions where our attorneys are licensed and where we are permitted to practice.


15) Accessibility

If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, or if you have difficulty accessing any part of the Site, please contact us using the information above.