If you need legal help with DUI defense matters in Hawaii, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Hawaii attorneys handle cases involving DUI/DWI charges, implied consent violations, license suspensions, ignition interlock requirements, and repeat offender penalties, 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.

Hawaii classifies impaired driving offenses as OUI. After an arrest, you face two parallel proceedings: a criminal case in Circuit Court and an administrative hearing that could result in license suspension. The administrative hearing request deadline is typically 7 to 30 days after arrest — missing it means automatic suspension. An attorney who regularly handles OUI cases in Hawaii knows how to challenge the evidence and protect your driving privileges.

Choosing the right DUI defense attorney in Hawaii means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to DUI defense law in Hawaii for an in-depth look at Hawaii's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Matthew A Sylva - Attorney
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
Robert Kenneth Olson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olson & Sons
 79-7516 Hawaii Belt Road Kealakekua HI 96750
(808) 323-2677
Western New England College (1999)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Divorce DUI & DWI Landlord Tenant
David W Cain - Attorney
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
William Harrison - Attorney
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
Steve Cedillos - Attorney
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
Joshua C. James - Attorney
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
Jason R Burks - Attorney
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
Mark Simonds - Attorney
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
Elizabeth S. Cuccia - Attorney
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
Peter Olson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 79-7516 HAWAII BELT ROAD Kealakekua HI 96750
(808) 323-2677
William S. Richardson
English
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Barry Lloyd Sooalo - Attorney
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
Wendy Anne Hudson - Attorney
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
Melinda Mendes - Attorney
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
Marcus Leslie Landsberg IV - Attorney
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
John Matthew Schum - Attorney
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
Damir Kouliev - Attorney
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
Dean Choy - Attorney
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
Lars Robert Isaacson - Attorney
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
Kerry Kathleen Ison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2200 Main Street, Suite 660 Ison & Rome, L.L.C. Wailuku HI 96793
(808) 249-0099
University of the Pacific (1998)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law
Robert Alan Leahey - Attorney
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
Howard Chang - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1003 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 533-2877
Hastings College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
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