I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes. My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for Florida, Kentucky, Colorado, and H...
Barry Sooalo has practiced law in the courts of Washington D.C., Hawaii and American Samoa. Barry's Sooalo's broad and highly specialized experience in the areas of criminal law, government relations, lobbying and legislation, customs law, business transactions, civil litigation, and appellate law, makes him a much sought after litigator and legal counsel in Hawaii for clients from Hawaii and for clients from abroad who require legal counsel and representation for legal matters in Hawaii and elsewhere. Mr. Sooalo is a veteran of the US Army....
Lauren has served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the counties of Hawaii and Maui. Previous to that she practiced with small firms in the areas of immigration, criminal, estate planning, probate, and divorce....
Timothy J. Bilecki is the Managing Partner at Bilecki & Tipon, LLLC.Bilecki & Tipon is a Honolulu, Hawaii based law firm which primarily defends US Military service members facing criminal charges, adverse administrative actions, and criminal appeals under the UCMJ. Mr. Bilecki is the co-founder of the firm.As the Managing Partner, he supervises the firm?s associate attorneys, its investigator, four staff members and maintains his own caseload. He also oversees the strategic operations and financial management of the firm.Mr. Bilecki specializes in defending military service members ag...
I was raised here on Maui. After graduating from Baldwin High, I received my bachelor?s degree from the University of Utah. Following graduation, I attended Mercer University?s Walter F. George School of Law. Having grown up on Maui, I have a unique understanding about the island and its people that many Maui attorneys lack. I know what it means to have the ?Spirit of Aloha? that makes our island home so special.My mission is to meet your needs in a way that you understand, eases your mind, and makes you feel empowered in Hawaii?s legal system. I have zealously represented both landlords and ...
As a child, Marcus watched an attorney work tirelessly to save his father's life. After 13 years and multiple court hearings the Landsberg family was finally made whole. His family's struggle is his foundation.Of course Marcus was going to be a Trial Attorney after that.Studying in Los Angeles, Arkansas, Hawaii, Japan, and Thailand prepared him to be a public Defender. Since leaving the Public Defender's office after seven years he has been active in Courtrooms around Oahu, giving advice on the radio, and building his reputation for strong trial work....
Successful, affordable criminal, DUI, traffic, and general practice attorney Damir Kouliev based on Maui. Call or text the Kouliev firm at 808-854-7558 for quality legal representation that you can afford, with the personal attention that your case requires. 24 hour service available....
Lars Peterson?s practice emphasizes bankruptcy law, criminal defense, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury. He also practices general civil and commercial litigation and handles commercial transactions and business-related matters.Mr. Peterson is a U.S. and German attorney. He has been admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Hawai?i and the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai?i, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and is eligible to practice in Germany and European Union member states.Lars Peterson was born and raised in Ger...
The Hawaii criminal law firm of Harrison & Matsuoka, handles felonies and misdemeanors, drug crimes, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, murder, assaults, gun charges, and domestic violence cases. We have extensive experience in Federal Court, State Court, and Military Courts. Harrison & Matsuoka cares more than just about the case, we care about our clients. Facing a criminal conviction can be devastating to an individual's life, job, reputation, and family. We understand that this experience is traumatic and we are resolved to handle your case in a sensitive matter and by endeavoring to...
Barry is a full-time trial lawyer with over 40 years' experience. He graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 1975, and spent the first 12 years of his career practicing in Aspen, Colorado.While in Aspen, he was private counsel to the city and the county governments,represented a major local bank, and worked toward development of commercial and residential projects, with related land use processes.He litigated complex land use and real estate zoning, entitlements and permitting cases, tried commercial disputes, and defended the accused in Colorado's state and federal courts.Barry...
I was born and raised in central Missouri and received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri in 1996. Following graduation, I moved to Honolulu and attended the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law where I received my juris doctorate in 1999. After receiving my JD, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victoria S. Marks in the First Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii. In 2000, I accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii and began my legal career working in the Public Defender?s Hilo office. I t...
After nearly 20 years at the Maui Public Defender's Office- 14 years of which I was the Supervising Attorney- I'm uniquely positioned to help with all of your criminal defense needs. I've worked closely with the Courts, Public Safety(MCCC, OCCC, Halawa, Seguaro, SOTP, and Maui Intake), Probation, Parole, the HPA, Treatment facilities, Maui Drug Court and many others....
The Law Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC is a criminal defense firm in Honolulu, Hawaii concentrating in criminal law, military law, civil rights and federal indian law. Criminal and military defense attorney Kevin O'Grady has been a Deputy City Prosecutor, Special Assistant United States Attorney, Chief Prosecutor, Trial Counsel, Senior Trial Counsel, Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Criminal Procedure and Legal Instructor and Paralegal Instructor in criminal law, evidence and ethics. His career spans more than thirteen years and he has experience o...
Michael Garbarino, founder & owner of GARBARINOLAW LLLC, provides client-centered legal services everywhere on Hawaii's Big Island, including by providing free iniital consultations and making house calls. Michael has over two decades of experience as a practicing lawyer, having served in both private practice and public service roles, both in Texas, and now in Hawaii. Michael's work has included positions of significant responsibility in public service, including all of the following: ? DIRECTOR OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM AUSTIN, TX 2006 - 2011...
Elizabeth S. Cuccia is one of the managing partners at Wong Leong Cuccia, LLLC. Born and raised in New York, she earned her B.A from Long Island University- CW Post Campus in 2006. She graduated cum laude and with honors for her thesis focusing on the Early Roman Empire. After taking some time off to travel and work she graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2011.In addition to being licensed in Hawai?i, Ms. Cuccia is also licensed to practice law in New York. She is currently the Secretary of the Maui County Bar Association. This is her second term serving as Secretary for ...
Former Deputy Prosecutor with 28+ years of trial experience, and have worked on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Completed over 100 criminal jury trials. Available as an advocate for Clients on all types of Criminal Defense cases; OVUII/DUIs; and Temporary Restraining Orders on the Island of Kauai....
Ms. McMillen has extensive state and federal experience in sentencing, appellate litigation and post-conviction proceedings. In her federal practice she represented clients in some of the most complex and rigorous prosecutions in Hawai`i?s federal court history, including an appeal from a conviction for selling military stealth technology to foreign governments. She has also represented clients in cases involving: tax fraud and evasion; mortgage fraud; immigration fraud; immigration offenses; misuse of public funds; alien smuggling; mail fraud; wire fraud; drug trafficking. In addition, s...
Litigation attorney on Kauai for 32 years. Former prosecuting attorney and county attorney. Extremely knowledgeable of the people of Kauai, each respective community, and State and County government....
Honolulu attorney Steve Cedillos received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications at the University of Hawaii, after which he studied at the University of Southern California, School of Professional Writing, where he focused on film and production. For his legal education, Mr. Cedillos studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. Over the course of a legal career spanning more than 20 years, Mr. Cedillos has represented countless clients in criminal defense and family law cases of all types. When you hire Steve Cedillos to represent ...
Established in 1986. Louis Michael Ching, Esq. attended and graduated from Punahou School in 1975, Tulane University in 1979 (Phi Beta Kappa), and Williamette University College of Law in 1985. In 1986, he began his private law practice concentrating in criminal law in Honolulu, Hawaii. Murder, Attempted Murder, Assaults, Robbery, DUII, Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants or Alcohol, Abuse of Family and Household Members, Possession or Promoting a Dangerous Drug, Drug Paraphernalia, Identity Fraud, Sexual Assaults, Theft, Shoplifting, TRO violations & Contempts....
I am an active duty Navy Judge Advocate who practices in the areas of Criminal Law (currently prosecutions), Installation Law, and International Law. My next assignment will be as a professor of International Law. As I am active duty and not currently in a Defense billet, I cannot, at the present time, take on Military or US Government cases....