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About Jason
Biography
Jason was born in Oklahoma City and spent most of his youth in Shelbyville, Illinois. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated from Columbia College in 2005. After moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2005, he studied law at the Charlotte School of Law from 2006 through 2009, and graduated with their inaugural class. After graduating from law school, he moved to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, where his mother and father have lived since 2002.
In 2009, Jason joined Carlsmith Ball LLP, one of the oldest and most respected firms in Hawaii. Jason worked as an associate for two years, focusing primarily on civil litigation.
In September 2011, Jason took a position as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Hawaii County, where he remained until August 2015. At the prosecutor’s office, Jason prosecuted felony and misdemeanor crimes of all types, honing his skills as a trial attorney.
Jason is actively involved in the community. He assisted in the set-up of the self-help desk at the Kona District Court. He also served as West Hawaii Director of the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Hawaii State Bar Association from 2010-2011. He married the former Emily Ovian in April 2015. They currently reside in North Kona.
Jason is currently licensed to practice law in the beautiful State of Hawaii.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
10 years
Divorce and Separation
40%
10 years
Child Custody
10%
10 years
Personal Injury
10%
10 years
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Licensed in Hawaii for 16 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Schlueter & Kwiat, LLLP
P.O. Box 288 Kealakekua, HI, 96750
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Posted by Hermann | March 20, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Excellent Kona Attorney
Jason Kwiat is an excellent and experience Kona attorney handling both criminal and civil cases. He provides personal attention to his cases, and he treats his clients with the utmost respect and courtesy. He fights in court for his clients, and he is well prepared for all court hearings.
Jason Robert Kwiat's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jason Kwiat is an exceptional attorney in Kona. Experienced in both civil and criminal matters, he is a brilliant attorney with excellent decorum. I trust Jason to handle all matters with professionalism and efficiency."
"As a former deputy prosecuting attorney and as a former associate at Carlsmith Ball, Jason Kwiat is an outstanding attorney to handle all of your criminal and civil matters."
Jennifer Heimgartner
Estate planning lawyer
Rene Heimgartner
Personal injury lawyer
Jeffery Burleson
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Schlueter & Kwiat, LLLP
2011 - 2015
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Office of Prosecuting Attorney
2009 - 2011
Associate, Carlsmith Ball, LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
Hawaii State Bar Association
2009 - Present
West Hawaii Bar Association
Education
2009
Charlotte School of Law
Languages
English