Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Hawaii

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102 lawyers found

If you need legal help with criminal defense matters in Hawaii, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Hawaii attorneys handle cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Criminal cases in Hawaii are prosecuted through Circuit Court, with appeals handled by the Intermediate Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Hawaii's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The Hawaii State Bar Association maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

The criminal defense attorneys listed here practice throughout Hawaii and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in Hawaii — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Hawaii. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

William Paupe Jr - Attorney
William Paupe Jr
0/5 (0 reviews)
William E. Paupe Jr., Attorney at Law, LLC
 46-1 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe HI 96744
(808) 235-0800
Willamette University College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Elder Law Estate Planning
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Matthew A Sylva - Attorney
Matthew A Sylva
0/5 (0 reviews)
Akamai Law, LLLC
 PO Box 5319 Kailua-Kona HI 96745-5319
(808) 480-9391
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2014)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Georgia K. McMillen - Attorney
Georgia K. McMillen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Georgia K. McMillen
 Pauahi Tower 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 242-4343
New York Law School (1987)
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
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David W Cain - Attorney
David W Cain
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2141 West Vineyard Street Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 242-9350
New England Law | Boston (1988)
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy Criminal Law
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David Hendrickson - Attorney
David Hendrickson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David S. Hendrickson
 7040 Hawaii Kai Dr. No. 25774 Honolulu HI 96825
(808) 729-8937
Western State University College of Law (2006)
English, Spanish
Utah Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Military Law
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William Harrison - Attorney
William Harrison
0/5 (0 reviews)
William Harrison Law
 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1180 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-7041
University of Hawaii - Manoa (1978)
New Jersey Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Steve Cedillos - Attorney
Steve Cedillos
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Steve Cedillos
 1670 Makaloa Street Ste. 204-338 Honolulu HI 96814
(808) 536-5242
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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Joshua C. James - Attorney
Joshua C. James
0/5 (0 reviews)
Josh James Lawyer at Law, LLLC
 2158 Main Street Suite 101 Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 419-6937
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2013)
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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Jason R Burks - Attorney
Jason R Burks
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1001 Bishop Street Suite 1330 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 225-4685
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (1996)
Spanish
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI White Collar Crime
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Mark Simonds - Attorney
Mark Simonds
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark R. Simonds, Lawyer at Law, LLLC
 P.O. Box 81757 Haiku HI 96708
(808) 280-2657
Vermont Law School (1986)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Consumer Law
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Timothy James Bilecki - Attorney
Timothy James Bilecki
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bilecki & Tipon, LLLC
 1003 Bishop Street Pauahi Tower, #2550 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 745-1041
Babson College (2020)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Military Law
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Michael Henry Garbarino - Attorney
Michael Henry Garbarino
0/5 (0 reviews)
GARBARINOLAW LLLC
 13-3863 Pahoa Kalapana Rd Pahoa HI 96778
(808) 345-7504
University Of Texas (1995)
Bar #10474
Texas Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Criminal Law Elder Law
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Mr. Lars Peterson - Attorney
Mr. Lars Peterson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Abelmann Peterson LLLC
 677 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 510 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 589-1010
University of Cincinnati (2003)
English, German
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Foreclosure Defense
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Wendy Anne Hudson - Attorney
Wendy Anne Hudson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hudson Law, LLLC
 44 N. Market Street Wailuku HI 96793
University of Detroit School of Law (1989)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Elizabeth S. Cuccia - Attorney
Elizabeth S. Cuccia
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wong Leong || Cuccia
 24 North Church Street Suite 407 Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 727-2150
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University (2011)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law
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Barry Lloyd Sooalo - Attorney
Barry Lloyd Sooalo
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Genesis Tower 810 Richards Street, Suite 335 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 754-5669
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Samoan
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Marcus Leslie Landsberg IV - Attorney
Marcus Leslie Landsberg IV
0/5 (0 reviews)
Landsberg Law Office
 1088 Bishop St., Penthouse Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 230-7419
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law (2004)
English, Japanese
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Mark Alan Bridges - Attorney
Mark Alan Bridges
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ganz and Bridges Law Office LLLC
 311 Keaniani St Kailua HI 96734
(808) 466-0225
Georgetown University Law Center (2005)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Military Law
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Melinda Mendes - Attorney
Melinda Mendes
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 3504 Lihue HI 96766
(808) 212-6635
William S. Richardson School of Law (1985)
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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John Matthew Schum - Attorney
John Matthew Schum
0/5 (0 reviews)
 737 Bishop St. Suite 1460 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 235-3363
University of Virginia (1998)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Gary Singh - Attorney
Gary Singh
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Gary G. Singh
 700 Bishop Street Suite #2000 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 529-0626
Lewis & Clark College
English, Japanese, Malay, Punjabi
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Immigration Law
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Damir Kouliev - Attorney
Damir Kouliev
0/5 (0 reviews)
 761 Aukai St Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 854-7558
Golden Gate University (2004)
French, Russian
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Anthony Ranken - Attorney
Anthony Ranken
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 N Church St Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 244-7011
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Medical Malpractice
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Dean Choy - Attorney
Dean Choy
0/5 (0 reviews)
 222 Merchant St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 383-7087
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Steven D Strauss - Attorney
Steven D Strauss
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO BOX 11517 HILO HI 96721
(808) 969-6684
Univ of California San Diego
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Intellectual Property
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Eric Seitz - Attorney
Eric Seitz
0/5 (0 reviews)
 820 Mililani St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 533-7434
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
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Robert Alan Leahey - Attorney
Robert Alan Leahey
0/5 (0 reviews)
 87-1950 Pakeke St APT C Waianae HI 96792
(808) 744-9658
Creighton University School of Law (1989)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Lars Robert Isaacson - Attorney
Lars Robert Isaacson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 547 Halekauwila St # 102 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 497-3811
Lewis & Clark Law School (1990)
Hindi, Spanish
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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