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Melinda K. Mendes
also known as Melinda K. Mendes, Attorney at Law LLLC
About Melinda
Biography
I am an experienced Trial Attorney who was born and raised in Hawaii. I entered private practice after serving 28 years in the public sector as a successful trial deputy prosecutor (26 years) and trial deputy public defender (almost 2 years). I aggressively protect my client's rights and interests with effective and personal representation in OVUII/DUI, and Criminal defense, as well as TROs and Restaining Orders.
I graduated from Kahuku High and Elementary School, the University of Hawaii-Manoa, and the William S. Richardson School of Law. Upon earning a Juris Doctor of Law, I worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on the Islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kaua'i, handling all types of criminal trials, from DUI/OVUII to Murder in the First Degree. I have also worked as a deputy public defender on the Island of Kaua'i. I am now available to assist private clients in their time of need.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 36 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Melinda K. Mendes, Attorney at Law LLLC
P.O. Box 3504, Lihue Hawaii 96766, Ph: 808-212-6635, Lihue, HI, 96766
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Posted by Todd | March 19, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
My experience with Melinda Mendes has shown her to be very professional, prompt, understanding, and generous with her time (yes, I know!). If I ever need an attorney in the future, my first call is to Melinda. I feel that I can trust her.
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Top Dog Award, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney County of Maui
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Melinda K. Mendes, Attorney at Law LLLC
2019 - 2021
Deputy Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Melinda K. Mendes, Attorney At Law, LLLC
2011 - 2015
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County of Kauai Office of the Prosecuting Attorney
2006 - 2010
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
2002 - 2006
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Dist. of Arizona-Tucson, Department Of Justice
1993 - 2002
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
1989 - 1993
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, City & County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
1988 - 1988
Defender Extern, State of Hawaii Office of the Public Defender
1988 - 1988
Defender Intern, State of Hawaii Office of the Public Defender
Associations
1989 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
Kauai Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Hobock
Not Guilty verdict
State v. Wilson
Conviction and Life sentence
State v. Hilario
Convicted and sentenced to prison
State v. Hilario
Conviction and a Sentence of Life without the possibility of parole
State v. Antonio
Conviction and a life sentence
Education
1988
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Hawaii, Manoa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1981
Kahuku High School
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Maui Police Department Recruit Class training
Crimes of Violence; Firearm laws
N/A
Kauai Police Department Recruit Class training
Hawaii Revised Statute subjects
Languages
English