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

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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 5 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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jake | June 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best Possible Experience (Minor in Possession)

Hiring Jasen Nielsen was the best experience. I am 18 years old and just graduated high school. I got a minor in possession of alcohol for buying from a store. At first I thought it was no big deal and would just be a fine but after looking more into it I realized that the charge comes with an autom...atic 1 year license suspension with a guilty plead which horrified me. I decided to look into getting a lawyer and after talking to Jasen I knew I would hire him because he has the fairest prices and I could relate to him the most. He had an immediate plan and was able to delay the trial until summer so I could drive through my senior school year. Ventura county is one of the strictest counties in the nation with this charge and do not offer any diversion programs to keep your license which was discouraging but when the court date came around Jasen knew exactly what to do. When we got in the court room the judge immediately called Jasen by his first name and joked around with him. He knows many people in the field and how to deal with these situations because he used to be a District Attorney in Ventura County. He talked to the prosecuting officer and told him the situation with the license suspension and showed him some of my accomplishments such as my transcript and college acceptance letters and was able to talk him into dismissing the case! Jasen always kept me informed on what the next move was and was so good at returning my emails. I think I got a response within 10 minutes for every question. He made me feel comfortable in what was the most stressful situation before hiring him. He is so knowledgable in the field and very trustworthy. I am so thankful to Jasen and now I get to drive all of my senior summer and next school year at college. I would refer my family and friends to him anyday. Do yourself a favor and hire Jasen Nielsen you will not regret it.

Posted by Sandra | April 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

Jasen is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He was readily accessible, knowledgable in the law and professional at all times. He not only is a superb DUI defense attorney but also helped my son in a complicated driving with a suspended license case. Not only did Jasen achieve an excellent ou...tcome but he also kept us informed and comfortable with the entire legal process. I would highly recommend Jasen to anyone involved in a criminal or traffic case.

Posted by Amanda | March 23, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Dui and Expungement

I hired Jasen after a recommendation from a friend. He was extremely knowledge about DUI's and very detailed in explaining my case and what the best and worst possible outcomes were. He was available throughout the entire process to answer any questions I had. Jasen was able to get my case reduced to... a wet reckless. Once I received my final decision from the court, he explained everything that I needed to do in order to finalize my case and get off probation. After 2 years, I emailed him to ask about expungement. He responded quickly and was very helpful in getting me the information I needed. I again hired Jasen to continue with my case during the expungement process. He was on top of the case and ensured the court received my information the day I got off probation. He then followed up with the court and me to get the final decision. He kept in contact throughout both the DUI and expungement process which showed me he truly cared about my case and I was not just "another case" to him. I am thankful for Jasen, he was very professional and successful with my case. He went out of his way to help me and was successful in the process which now is behind me and allows me to live my life.

Posted by CJ | January 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Straight-forward, responsible, and timely....

At a time in my life where dealing with a DUI case was not....shall we say, "convenient" - at all - Jasen helped me to deal with the charges, while keeping the issue as minor in my life as possible. In our first couple conversations, he was effective in finding out who I am, what resources I could o...ffer in fighting charges, and where I was in life so that he could best serve my needs. Shortly after arraignment - which he attended to responsibly without me - he hosted me in his office and explained my situation in clear terms. He left open the possibility of fighting the charges, while describing to me the best of "other options" - ones perhaps wiser for me (modest income, young and freshly graduated) to pick from. I went with a plea deal and within a day of the trial, Jasen called me with good news: my conviction had been reduced to W&R, and my other count had been dropped(I had 2 counts, A and B). All in all, his work saved me months of license suspension difficulty, a pretty penny in court fees and class times, and, perhaps most impressively (considering his effective work in the case), $4000 in legal fees compared to several other attorneys I reached out to. Hopefully I will never have to, but I would contact Jasen regarding representation if similar circumstances ever arose again.

Posted by Michele | December 05, 2013 | Criminal Defense

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!

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Emanuel Mouganis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

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"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

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"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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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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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

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"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. He enjoys a great reputation in the field."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

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Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

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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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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

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"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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Richard Rosenstein

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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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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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