I handle a wide variety of matters, including: litigation (civil, family, and criminal), transactional, and business formation/advisement in Kona and Kamuela.
Peter received his Juris Doctor and Environmental Law Certificate from Univerisity of Hawai`i at Manoa's William S. Richardson School of Law in 2005. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Glenn S. Hara in the Third Circuit Court in Hilo.
Thereafter, Peter became a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawai`i. Peter has participated in 100s of Bench Trials and numerous Jury Trials with success.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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HI | Active | 2005 | 07/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Self Help Recognition Awards | West Hawaii Bar Association | 2016 |
Self Help Recognition Awards | West Hawaii Bar Association | 2015 |
Leadership Institute Fellow | Hawaii State Bar Association | 2014 |
First Hawaii Finisher - Team Livestrong | Molokai Hoe | 2012 |
Graduated With Distinction, BA | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Olson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation | 2010 - Present |
Attorney | Office of the Public Defender, State Of Hawaii | 2007 - 2010 |
Law Clerk | State Of Hawaii Judiciary | 2005 - 2007 |
Legal Assitant | John L. Olson, Attorney at Law, A Law Corporation | 1997 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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West Hawaii Bar Association | President | 2016 - Present |
West Hawaii Bar Association | Vice President | 2015 - Present |
West Hawaii Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Hawaii State Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Kona Historical Society | Member | 2000 - Present |
West Hawaii Bar Association | Vice President Second | 2014 - 2014 |
West Hawaii Bar Association | Secretary Corresponding | 2013 - 2014 |
Keahou Canoe Club | Director | 2013 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Hawaii Bar Journal | Hilo and Kona Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to the Hawaii Island Community | 2017 |
The Garden Island | Facebook owner files lawsuits against over 100 for land on property | 2017 |
Hawaii Bar Journal | Kona Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to the West Hawaii Community | 2016 |
West Hawaii Today | DLNR to complete Keauhou Bay EA | 2014 |
West Hawaii Today | State to conduct EA for Keauhou Bay mooring plan | 2014 |
West Hawaii Today | Canoe club: DLNR violating its own environmental review rules | 2014 |
Hawaiinuilawyer.com News Blog | Illegal Traffic Stop: Hawai`i Supreme Court in State v. Tominiko | 2011 |
West Hawaii Today | Surf spot condo hearing pushed back | 2011 |
West Hawaii Today | Lyman's condo plan withdrawn | 2011 |
West Hawaii Today | Surfers, residents pan condo proposal at Lyman's surf spot | 2010 |
West Hawaii Today | Public offers resounding 'no' to Lyman's condo | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
University of Hawaii, Manoa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Swearing In Ceremony | Introduction of New Judge | 2016 |
Swearing In Ceremony | Introduction of New Judge | 2016 |
Swearing In Ceremony | Introduction of New Judge | 2016 |
Swearing in Ceremony | Introduction of New Judge | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Keauhou Canoe Club v. DLNR | EA conducted, no moorings |
State v. Tominiko, 126 Hawai`i 68 (2011) | Conviction Vacated |
Holualoa Bay Special Management Area Use Permit Application No. 10-41 | Application Withdrawn |
State v. Delos Santos, 124 Hawai`i 130 (2010) | Conviction Vacated |
State v. Ebueng, 122 Hawai`i 202 (2010) | Conviction Reversed |
Posted by anonymous
March 10, 2013
John Olson, Litigation Attorney on May 10, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Peter, he is passionate about his work and his clients. He has ligation experience beyond his years.
Robert Olson, Litigation Attorney on May 10, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse Peter, he is completely dedicated to his clients' cause. I am proud to work with him.
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