About Peter
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
3 %
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 20 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Olson & Sons, A Law Corporation
PO Box 1688, Kailua Kona, HI, 96745
Olson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation
65-1235 Opelo Rd #1, Kamuela, HI, 96743
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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Fights for your cause
Peter Olson took my case when others said I had no defense, and was able to convince the prosecutor to plead it down to an infraction, avoiding a misdemeanor conviction and potential jail time. He is fair-minded, completely devoted to your defense, and very smart.
Peter S.R. Olson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Peter, he is passionate about his work and his clients. He has ligation experience beyond his years."
"I endorse Peter, he is completely dedicated to his clients' cause. I am proud to work with him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Self Help Recognition Awards, West Hawaii Bar Association
2015
Self Help Recognition Awards, West Hawaii Bar Association
2014
Leadership Institute Fellow, Hawaii State Bar Association
2012
First Hawaii Finisher - Team Livestrong, Molokai Hoe
2001
Graduated With Distinction, BA, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Olson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, State Of Hawaii
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk, State Of Hawaii Judiciary
1997 - 2005
Legal Assitant, John L. Olson, Attorney at Law, A Law Corporation
Associations
2016 - Present
West Hawaii Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - Present
West Hawaii Bar AssociationVice President
2005 - Present
West Hawaii Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Kona Historical SocietyMember
2014 - 2014
West Hawaii Bar AssociationVice President Second
2013 - 2014
West Hawaii Bar AssociationSecretary Corresponding
2013 - 2014
Keahou Canoe ClubDirector
Sample of Legal Cases
EA conducted, no moorings
Conviction Vacated
Application Withdrawn
Conviction Vacated
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Conviction Reversed
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Introduction of New Judge
2016
Introduction of New Judge
2016
Introduction of New Judge
2014
Introduction of New Judge
Publications
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2010
Languages
English
Activity
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