About Mark

Mark Simonds practices law in Haiku, Hawaii, focusing primarily on personal injury cases. He has a diverse practice that also includes criminal law, DUI & DWI, business law, consumer law, real estate law, traffic tickets, animal and dog law, domestic violence, juvenile law, and landlord-tenant disputes. His firm, Mark R. Simonds, Lawyer at Law, LLLC, is well-known in the local community for providing comprehensive legal services tailored to individual client needs. He earned his J.D. from Vermont Law School in 1989, where he specialized in property and real estate law, including historic preservation issues, as well as criminal law.

Prior to that, he obtained a B.A. in History from the College of the Holy Cross in 1986. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in critical thinking and analytical skills, which he applies to his legal practice. Mark's legal career spans several decades, beginning as an associate in 1989. He has held various positions, including Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer in 1990 and again in 2019. In 2018, he established his own practice as a sole proprietor.

This lets the attorney focus on the areas of law that he is most passionate about. In 2021, he continued to build his reputation as a lawyer, taking on a diverse range of cases that reflect his broad expertise. Most of his cases involve personal injury claims, where he advocates for clients who have suffered harm due to the negligence of others. He navigates the details of these cases, from initial consultations through settlement negotiations and, if necessary, litigation. His experience in criminal law also allows him to represent clients facing charges related to DUI, domestic violence, and other offenses, ensuring they receive fair treatment under the law. Before establishing his firm, Mark's role as a Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer provided him with invaluable courtroom experience.

This background enhances his ability to effectively represent clients in both civil and criminal matters. He is committed to understanding each client's unique situation and providing them with the best possible legal representation. Mark is licensed to practice in Hawaii and the 9th Circuit. He remains active in the legal community, continually updating his knowledge and skills to better serve his clients. His dedication to the law and his clients is evident in every case he handles, making him a advocate in Haiku and beyond.

Education

Vermont Law School

J.D. (1989) | Property, real estate (to include historic preservation issues) criminal law,

1986

College of the Holy Cross

B.A. (1986) | History

1982

Saint Anthony Junior Senior High School

High School

1982

Experience

Lawyer

Mark R. Simonds Lawyer at Law LLLC
2021

Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer

Department of the Prosecuting Lawyer
2019

Sole Proprietor

Mark R. Simonds, Lawyer at Law
2018

Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer

Department of the Prosecuting Lawyer County of Maui
1990

Associate

South Royalton Legal Clinic
1989

Accepted Jurisdictions

Hawaii
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Criminal Law DUI & DWI Business Law Consumer Law Real Estate Law Traffic Tickets Animal & Dog Law Domestic Violence Juvenile Law Landlord Tenant

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Settlement negotiations Litigation