Alen MatsuoKaione Kaneshiro

Alen MatsuoKaione Kaneshiro

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

841 Bishop Street, Ste 2201, Honolulu, HI

About Alen

Biography

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licensed in Hawaii for 20 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2005

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Alen M. Kaneshiro

841 Bishop Street, Ste 2201, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Alen MatsuoKaione Kaneshiro's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Sean | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Second Chance

We all mess up sometimes. We all make mistakes. That's just human nature. Bottom line..if you want a chance in court, you need to hire Alen Kaneshiro. After what he did for me, I wouldn't hire anyone else. I was referred to Alen Kaneshiro through a friend who received a DUI. My particular ca...se was also a petty misdemeanor in the state of Hawaii. I consulted with two other criminal defense attorneys before speaking with Alen. Each of them gave me options, but neither of them were optimistic about the outcome. They mentioned certain options were off the table. When I spoke with Alen during our initial consultation, he was very understanding and humble. He broke down the situation for me so that I could understand what was really going on and what I was up against. He then laid out his strategy that same night, presenting me with several options and broke down the likelihood of success for each. He was honest with me, but still optimistic. So we went to trial. Alen was a true professional both in and out of court. As a result of his efforts, my case was dismissed. I can't thank him enough for giving me a second chance.

Posted by Jimmy | July 24, 2015 | DUI & DWI

June 30, 2015 Jimmy

I was referred to him by a very reputable judge and Alen was very professional and informative. He will tell it like it is and will deliver. He walked me through the whole process and gave me options and his opinions on the outcome. He always responded very quickly with any questions I had when I te...xted him. He developed a sincerity in his actions and explanations and showed a true concern for my outcome and will give you the confidence that he will prevail. He was awesome in action in court and at the ADLRO hearing. Alen got my license back and also got my case dismissed and I will always be indebted to him and the judge who referred me to him. Thank you is just not enough.

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Kainani Alvarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Tony Tran

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I consider Alen a very professional and caring attorney. I have seen firsthand how hard he will work to go above and beyond his client's expectations. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Partner, Alen M. Kaneshiro Esq.,LLC

2006 - 2010

Public Defender, Circuit Court, Hawaii

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, First Circuit Court, State Of Hawaii Judiciary

Associations

2005 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2005

University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Hawaii, Manoa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Public Defender District Court Workshop

Excessive Speeding and DUI defense

Languages

English

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