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I was born and raised in central Missouri and received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri in 1996. Following graduation, I moved to Honolulu and attended the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law where I received my juris doctorate in 1999. After receiving my JD, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victoria S. Marks in the First Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii.
In 2000, I accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii and began my legal career working in the Public Defender’s Hilo office. I transferred to the Honolulu office in 2003 and remained there until 2011. During my eleven-year career with the Public Defender’s office, I represented indigent criminal defendants in the District, Family and Circuit Courts of Hawaii. The last six years I spent almost exclusively in the Circuit Court representing defendants charged with the most serious of felony offenses.
I have represented Defendants charged with virtually every criminal offense Hawaii has to offer, from traffic and misdemeanor cases to serious felonies, such as theft, burglary, robbery, internet and white collar crimes, drug trafficking, assault, sexual assault and murder. I am a member of the National and Hawaii Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL and HACDL). For the last 2 years (2011, 2012) I have been an instructor at the annual HACDL Criminal Defense Seminar in Las Vegas, NV.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my son, boxing, playing golf and softball.
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1001 Bishop St Ste 1330, Honolulu, HI, 96813-3403
7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Two DUI cases within a 3 year time period
Jason is a great lawyer and gets everything that is within his power done to help his clients. I was prior military and received a DUI pre-deployment and another post deployment, I was recommended to Jason through a friend who used his services. He is worth every penny, he is knowledgeable, works wit...
Posted by Sarah | December 31, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent Rapport & Expertise in his field!
I had a driving infraction in Honolulu, Hawaii that was giving me a lot of grief. The approach Jason took was drastically (and effectively) different than other attorneys trying these types of cases, and the proof in the results. He not only strives to get his clients ideal results, but also tries ...
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Very detailed and excellent in his expertise
Jason is very knowledgable, extremely helpful and answered all of my questions in detail. My DUI case was a bit more complicated…yet Jason was able to thoroughly explain the strategy and investigate what could be done on my defense. He kept me updated and informed on all the dates and times. Jason to...
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2015
Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Honolulu, ThreeBestRated.com
2000 - 2011
Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Hawaii
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Circuit Court of the First Circuit - Honorable Victoria S. Marks
2011 - Present
Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1999 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Ethical Use of Social Media
2012
Technology in the Courtroom
2011
Using Technology in your Law Practice
English
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