$ 100-350 per hour
Jasen Bodie Nielsen
About Jasen
Biography
I became an attorney in California in 2006, worked as a prosecutor in 2007 and 2008, and then in private practice as a defene attorney from 2008-2020 from LA to San Luis Obispo.
I moved to Kauai at the end of 2017. At the time I was married, and my third son was born here in 2018. I spent 2018 and 2019 living in Koloa with my family and running my Santa Barbara based law practice, where we had moved here from. I went back and forth to Santa Barbara. When I was on Kauai - I was living the dream. Surfing, hanging out with my kids, going to Crossfit - living the life.
I passed the Hawaii bar exam in February 2020, right before the world shut down. I spent 2020 going back and forth to California, and officially shut my CA practice down in early 2021. I am still licensed there.
Throughout 2020 and 2021, regular issues in my marriage mushroomed. Up to present day, those issues continue to plague my family, and I lost everything in the process: my house, my money, my kids, and my dreams of a future. I've come out of that on that other side and am ready to fight for you.
In 2023, I started working as a public defender on Kauai. Because of my then 15 years of experience, I was quickly able to get up to speed and handle a heavy caseload of traffic, OVUII (aka DUI) and criminal cases.
I caught the Kauai Police Department redhanded giving people duplicate citations and got hundreds of cases dismissed as a result. I left the Kauai public defender's office in December 2024 and am now in private practice. When you call, you always speak directly to me, and I always personally handle every aspect of your case. I pride myself not only on aggressive representation of my clients but also on knowing how to help clients make the best of a bad situation.
I have an established track record of achieving excellent results and a long history of satisfied clients. I also like to fight. Please give me a call or send me an email to put my experience, knowledge and determination to work for you.
Mahalo,
Jasen B. Nielsen, Esq.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
19 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
19 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 5 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Jasen B. Nielsen, Esq.
5485 Koloa Road, Ste 31, Koloa, HI, 96756
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Posted by David and Mary | November 27, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Please Please Please!!! Talk to Jasen before you chose an attorney :)
I truly believe words cannot describe how Jasen has impacted our lives. From my first conversation with Jasen I felt comfortable and knew he was the right attorney to take over my husbands case. Jasen has always been straight forward and did not give us false hopes. We have worked with a previous ...
Posted by John | November 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Always available
Jasen Nielsen was a fantastic lawyer. I really appreciated the time he took to make sure I was comfortable with the process and everything that was going on. I received a ticket for public intoxication and Jasen was able to get the charge reduced to disturbing the peace and time served. He was always...
Posted by Jeff | November 14, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney!
Jasen was able to get a favorable outcome for me with my case. Without Jasen's representation, I would have been lost trying to navigate our legal system. Jasen is responsive and kept me informed throughout the process. What sets Jasen apart from other attorneys is his customer service, reliabilit...
Posted by Kelly | November 06, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dui attorney
Jason Nielsen is an amazing attorney! He helped me every step of the way with no doubt in my mind. I never had to step foot in a court room and was still represented like i was. He made a very difficult time in my life much more easy as well as putting my mind at ease. I would highly recommend him to...
Posted by Sophia | October 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Great & Reliable Attorney!
I hired Jasen because he seemed like a trustworthy and reliable attorney..I was right! The first meeting with him he discussed my options and was really understanding about my situation. I got two drunk in public arrests within a 30 day period so I was extremely nervous about getting a clean record. ...
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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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar Association
2006 - Present
State Bar of California
2013 - 2020
California DUI Lawyers AssociationRegular Member
2012 - 2017
The William L. Gordon American Inn of CourtAssociate 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.
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
Avvo Legal Guide
DUI: Breath Tests or Blood Tests
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long does CHP have to inform DMV of a DUI?
23 May 2014
Q&A
Is it too late to change the plea bargain?
22 May 2014
Q&A
Restricted License and IID for 2nd DUI Offense.
26 Mar 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Elevated BAC in a California DUI
01 May 2013
Legal Guide
DUI Probation in Ventura County
11 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Field Sobriety Tests - An Overview
11 Mar 2013