$ 100-350 per hour
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.
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Acquired: 2020
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Acquired: 2006
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5485 Koloa Road, Ste 31, Koloa, HI, 96756
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Posted by Dustin | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
the right man for the job
After just turning 20 I was on my way home to Santa Maria from a concert in Ventura i got stopped for a headlight being out which lead to my DUID arrest. After looking online at differnet lawers and reviews I found Jasen's page and ended up giving him a call. he took my case and appeared in court in ...
Posted by Martin | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
AMAZING ATTORNEY !!!
I am so happy a friend of mine recommended me to talk to Jasen Nielsen. Since the moment I called him, he started to help me with this process. I was scared, depressed, etc, since the night I got my DUI and reading information online was only feeding my fear. The day I called Jasen (week after m...
Posted by Pierre | July 26, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Sleeping in the car DUI
Got a DUI in Ventura for sleeping in my car. This could have really effected my work as I drive alot. After the courts threw it out the DMV still pursuit it. Jasen was there for me day or night any questions I had for him he had an answer. He worked with my packed work schedule to arrange meetings an...
Posted by Igor | June 18, 2015 | DUI & DWI
DUI case
Jasen, was very happy to receive my call and take the $1500 full payment to defend me in my DUI case. However, he did not represent me the way I thought he would, from reading his reviews on this website. I got my DUI from being pulled over by the CHP because they said I was weaving on the fwy. Perfo...
I don't expect that all of my clients will be happy with the outcome of their case, as the State Bar does not give out a magic wand for passing the bar. But for a review of this nature, questioning my trustworthiness and responsiveness, over a year later, is frustrating. I explained the problems of this case to this client numerous times, went over all of the evidence in person, and the client decided to plead to the DUI charge. The prosecutor did not offer the reduced charge of a wet reckless, and there was no feasible way to change that. Regardless, even with the wet reckless conviction, the DMV still would have required the 3 month school in order for this client to obtain his restricted license. Like I said, I don't expect all of my clients to be happy. But when I've emailed this client over 30 times, with very few responses, and left numerous voicemails, again with a poor response rate, it's complete nonsense to question my responsiveness and ability to keep my client informed. As for my alleged lack of knowledge and trustworthiness, I suggest reading the rest of my reviews to get a better sense of me.
Posted by Michael | October 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI
A lawyer with integrity
I can't express the gratitude we have for Jasen Bodie Nielsen. When my son was arrested for DUI I had no idea where to turn. Since we are not residents of California and actually live in Pennsylvania, I knew we were in for the granddaddy of all nightmare's. I was barraged with lawyer solicitations fo...
"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."
"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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"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
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
License returned and all charges dismissed.
DMV Set Aside. No License Suspension.
DUI charges dismissed. No license suspension.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Substance Abuse
2006
New Law School Student Orientation
2009
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DUI Probation in Ventura County
11 Mar 2013
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