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Prior enlisted infantry Marine, combat tested NCO, and highly successful Army JAG trial lawyer.
The Law Office of David S. Hendrickson is a Honolulu, Hawaii based law firm which defends US Military service members worldwide who are facing court martial or adverse administrative action. David S. Hendrickson is the founder and Managing Attorney. This firm does not focus on appeals, it focuses on winning at trial.
Mr. Hendrickson has a high rate of success with courts martial, having won numerous complex trials, to include murder, rape, sexual assault, drugs, aggravated assault, and undercover sting operations, among others. He has also been very successful with NJP (Article 15) defense and adverse administrative actions such as GOMOR rebuttals (Army) and administrative separations in all branches.
Due to the high concentration of military personnel in Hawaii, Mr. Hendrickson undertands the need for state attorneys to consider the ramifications of civilian legal proceedings on military careers. This led him to take on Hawaii state cases where he has continued a solid track record of success, to include achieving acquittals or case dismissals involving murder, negligent homicide, sexual assault, assault, harassment, and DUIs, among others.
The view at the Law Office of David S. Hendrickson is that the combination of state and military cases strengthens the practice of defending the military, as the practice in one area expands the possible defenses in the other. Regardless of the type of case, Mr. Hendrickson is absolutely dedicated to defending all clients with a personalized and most zealous defense possible. That's a guarantee.
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Acquired: 2019
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State: Utah
Acquired: 2009
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1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2700, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Look to someone who understands the intricacies of the SJA, and the machine that seeks to vilify; rather than to vindicate. His in-depth understanding of countering the legal office is what will win your case. Constitutional rights our forebearers fought for us to have. As service members, we have ri...
Posted by Coach David | July 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
A seasoned attorney who is very professional and more importantly, an honorably good person. Genuinely cares for those he represents and doesn't cut corners making sure his clients get the very best of what they deserve. One of the best in the State of Hawaii
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Many professional interactions - including many we pay for - are disappointing, but David Hendrickson is an exception. His legal and "customer" service is top tier. On two separate occasions related to the same case, he dropped what he was doing to deliver urgently-needed counsel for a matter involv...
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is a long time coming. However, I wanted to say that I have witnessed this attorney in action on many occasions in court martial and other military legal actions for all the branches. Litigating serious crimes for service members accused of crimes against the Uniform Code of Military Just...
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
David Hendrickson helped me with my case when I had lost hope in a positive outcome. I’d reached out to other attorneys, one with many reviews and/or commercials, and it just didn’t feel right. One phone call from Mr. Hendrickson settled all my doubts. He was upfront about my case, but not in a wa...
"I hired, supervised and worked with David when he was a new attorney. He has a great legal mind and the ability to communicate his position with opposing counsel as well as explain the system and the specifics of a case to the client. He sat second chair with me on a trial and the client and I were both glad he was part of the defense team. I've stayed in touch with David after he left our firm and rejoined the military. I've enjoyed hearing of his litigation experiences over the years but I was not surprised to hear about the number of victories he's secured for his clients. He's smart, extremely competent and an overall great guy who provides his client's an A+ defense."
Criminal defense lawyer
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2017
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2015
Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army
2015
Overseas Service Ribbon, United States Army
2015
Korea Defense Service Medal, United States Army
2013
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2012
Afghanistain Campaign Medal, United States Army
2012
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Permanent Wear), United States Army
2012
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army
2011
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, United States Army
2011
Gold Spurs, United States Army - 1st Cavalry Divison
2009
Top Student - Trial Advocacy/Mock Trial, Western State University College of Law
2008
Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, The Witkin Legal Institute
2007
Quarterfinalist - National Moot Court (Appellate) Competition, Pepperdine University - Caruso School of Law
2006
Best Oralist - Criminal Law Moot Court (Appellate) Competition, Western State University College of Law
2003
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, United States Marine Corps
2003
Iraq Campaign Medal, United States Marine Corps
2003
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, United States Marine Corps
2003
Presidential Unit Citation (Permanent Wear), United States Marine Corps
2003
Combat Action Ribbon, United States Marine Corps
2002
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Marine Corps
2010 - 2018
Judge Advocate, United States Army
1997 - 2005
Marine Infantry Rifleman (0311) - Platoon Sergeant, United States Marine Corps
1997 - Present
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsMember
Not Guilty
Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Not Guilty
Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Retained in Service
Not Guilty
Retained in Service
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Case Dismissed
No Action - Case Dismissed
Not Guilty
Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Not Guilty
Reprimand Withdrawn and Destroyed
Flying Status Retained
Retained in Service
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Reprimand Withdrawn and Destroyed
Charges Withdrawn and Dismissed
Retained in Service
Reprimand Withdrawn and Destroyed
Not Guilty
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
Criminal Law
2020
Ethics
2020
Criminal Law
2020
Criminal Law
2018
Criminal Law
2017
Negotiations
2017
Military Law
2016
Criminal Law
2016
Criminal Law
2016
Criminal Law
2014
Ethics
2013
Military Law
Spanish
English
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