Jasen Bodie Nielsen

Jasen Bodie Nielsen

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Koloa, HI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5485 Koloa Road, Ste 31, Koloa, HI

About Jasen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Some of the laws are different in Hawaii than they are in other states. On Kauai, the cops arrest people and they get charged for crimes that often can't be proven if you have a good attorney. Grown here or flown here, you need help fighting,

19 years | 1,000 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

CA treats OVUII (DUI) cases much more seriously than Hawaii does. As a former prosecutor for the strictest county in CA, I received a ton of training on all parts of a DUI case. I use all of that and my 17 years experience of experience to help you .

19 years | 5,000 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

I've experienced the reckless destruction of my family firsthand, and known what it's like to lose everything that matters to you - money, house, kids and your dreams too. I've come out the other side and can help you and your family do the same.

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

This is another area of law that Hawaii has criminalized that other states don't. It's not uncommon for people to get charged criminally with an offense that would simply be a fine and no court in other places. In state or out, I can help.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 6 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jasen B. Nielsen, Esq.

5485 Koloa Road, Ste 31, Koloa, HI, 96756

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Jasen Bodie Nielsen's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Expungement

Posted by Michele | December 05, 2013

Jasen Nielsen is an incredible lawyer

About a year ago, I ran into a series of unfortunate events with the law, due to some bad decisions on my part. I was charged with two drunk in publics. With my first one I just pled guilty because I didn't really know any better. When I got the second one I knew that I needed professional help! That...'s when I was fortunate enough to be referred to Jasen Nielsen! He is hands down the most respectable, trustworthy, driven and helpful lawyer I have ever come into contact with! He also is very timely with his work and always responds right away to emails and calls. He was able to get the second drunk in public dismissed for me! He is currently working to get my first one expunged! I am so greatful to have found such an amazing lawyer and I would refer him to anyone and everyone!

Posted by Franco | September 18, 2013

Turned a horrible experience into a manageable one

Unfortunately, I was charged with a DUI, Jasen Nielsen helped me get past it. With his extreme experience with the charges as well as his political ties in the courts, I was able to get a decent sentence, avoiding some of the harsher penalties of the conviction. I had a specific situation that woul...d not allow me to accomplish the court's demands on my conviction. Jasen helped the persuade the court to convenience me. After the case was over, the incident wasn't. I kept receiving bills and other documentation requiring me to do more work and pay more money for a misdemeanor that I had already paid my dues for. Jasen helped provide further information on the matter and did not charge for his services, even though he sent multiple emails, documents, information, and helpful material that would in the end help better the situation as well as allow me the best information for that matter. Also, Jasen was very honest and upfront with this terms, wages, and information in the matter. He would tell me if it was worth hiring him or not for specific situations and the truth about fighting such a case. He also helped me to get my DUI expunged within less than 2 years. With his immense help and expertise, it was almost as if my conviction never happened. To this day I am extremely thankful I hired him to represent me in court and had him on my side whenever I wanted to seek any kind of counseling. I do thoroughly recommend Jasen.

Posted by David | June 13, 2013

Successfully cleared some legal issues from my daughter's record

For ten years my daughter had been plagued by an old misdemeanor and non-violent felony that kept her from getting the jobs for which she had been applying. Since I know Jason from a previous business relationship, and I was always impressed by his honesty and work ethic, I thought that he would be ...best suited to help clear these blemishes from my daughter's legal record. Jason immediately got to work on the issues, researched my daughter's record and determined that after such a long period of time he could get these items expunged and dismissed. He kept in constant contact with myself and my daughter through the entire process and when it was all done he helped counsel my daughter on what the legal rulings meant and how to move forward in her job searches.. Her life has been turned around and I credit Janson's diligent work for new opportunities

Posted by Matthew | February 22, 2013

Great experience, Jasen is the best.

Jasen represented me in my DUI case and later, handled the expungement for me. I had never been to court before, and was nervous. He fully explained everything I should expect before my court date, and was in constant contact with me about everything. He met with me at the courthouse before my appea...rance, and talked to me to calm me down a bit and make sure I was ready for everything. I was originally facing a months jail time due to the circumstances of my case. He was able to talk to the DA and get my case down to a fine, and driving classes, and kept me out of jail and allowed me to keep my job. About a year and a half later, I contacted him about getting my case expunged from my record. I was no longer living in the area, but that wasn't a problem for him. He handled every part of the early termination and expungement process for me incredibly quickly, all while keeping me constantly informed of what to expect, and what he was going to do for me. I have now had the probation terminated and charge expunged less than 2 years after the fact, and I could have done none of it without him. Jasen showed a genuine care for not just my case, but for how I was doing as a person as well. I would recommend Jasen without hesitation to anyone in need of legal assistance. He helped me through a very trying time in my life, and I will be forever thankful to him for that.

Posted by Jan | September 25, 2011

Reliable, Informative and Effective

I made the worst decision of my life the night I got my DUI, but I made a great decision when I hired Jasen Nielsen as my attorney. Jasen won a better outcome for me than I anticipated. He was especially helpful by being able to file my court papers and represent me in Santa Barbara County, 300 mil...es from my home. After reviewing my case and considering the options, Jasen let me know the best and worst scenarios, provided advise as to what I could do to benefit my situation, and then went to bat for me. Granted, I had a blood alcohol level over 0.20 and wasn't likely to be let off the DUI charge, but his counsel and representation eliminated the threat of additional jail time, community service, house arrest and extraordinary fines. I would not have been able to accomplish the swift and beneficial completion of my case without his efforts. I also look forward to maintaining contact with him to expunge my record. I found Jasen to be easy to talk with and never felt like an outlaw or cast-off, my confidentiality was maintained, and he took caution to postpone a hearing to my benefit when recognized that the DA in court had a less than favorable record against DUI offenders. Not that I ever want to be in the position again to need an attorney following a DUI, but I would highly recommend Jasen as an effective advocate for your rights

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Emanuel Mouganis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Nielsen is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Nielsen is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in his state. He is the first and only attorney I would refer my clients to. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Christy Horowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mr. Nielsen for many years and highly endorse his advocacy. He’s smart and professional. I confidently recommend his legal counsel."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Nielsen. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Ike Sherman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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"I endorse this lawyer. He enjoys a great reputation in the field."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Hurwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

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"I endorse Jay. As a former prosecutor Jay has one huge advantage. "They know that he knows what they know". Call him first for a consultation."

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Hovanes Margarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

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"I endorse Jasen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Jason Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nielsen is a highly experienced and well respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Misdemeanor Gavel Award, Ventura County District Attorney Office

2007

Misdemeanor Gavel Award, Ventura County District Attorney Office

2004

Academic Excellence in Remedies, Remedies

2004

Excellence for the Future Award in Remedies, CALI

2004

Academic Achievement - Legal Writing, SBCL

2004

Academic Achievement - Remedies, SBCL

2003

Academic Achievement - Torts, SBCL

2003

Academic Achievement - Contracts, SBCL

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner and Attorney, The Law Offices of Jasen B. Nielsen, Esq.

2023 - 2024

Deputy Public Defender, Kauai Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2023

Owner and Criminal Defense Attorney, The Law Offices of Jasen B. Nielsen, Esq.

2008 - 2012

Associate, Law Offices of David Lehr

2007 - 2008

Deputy District Attorney, Ventura County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2007

Associate, Myer & Fock

2005 - 2005

Certified Law Clerk, Santa Barbara County Public Defender

2004 - 2005

Clerk, Santa Barbara County Counsel

2002 - 2004

Clerk, Sanger & Swysen

Associations

2020 - Present

Kauai Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

2013 - 2020

California DUI Lawyers Association

Regular Member

2012 - 2017

The William L. Gordon American Inn of Court

Associate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. M.E.

License returned and all charges dismissed.

People v. E.B.

DMV Set Aside. No License Suspension.

People v. D.S.

DUI charges dismissed. No license suspension.

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Education

2005

Santa Barbara College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

William L. Gordon American Inn of Court

Substance Abuse

2006

Orientation

New Law School Student Orientation

Publications

2009

Languages

English

Activity

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