John Matthew Schum

John Matthew Schum

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Military Law, General Practice

737 Bishop Street, Suite 1460, Honolulu, HI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About John

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 19 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2006

Suspended - Discipline

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Law Office of John Schum, LLLC

737 Bishop Street, Suite 1460, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Posted by Frank | May 12, 2015

My Highest Recommendation...

I have worked with Mr. Schum over a period of several years and witnessed first hand his successful navigation through contentious and complex issues. He is deliberate, articulate and a champion for those he represents involving civil and criminal ligation cases. In addition to his master of craft ...for his profession, he has coupled that skill-set with a compassionate and approachable demeanor that demonstrates his best intentions for serving his clients faithfully and successfully. He is truly a fighter for his clients, a voice of reason and fairness, and someone that doesn't rest until the best possible outcome for those he represents can be realized. I can not say enough good things about John, nor can I give a higher recommendation to someone that might be in need of a truly ardent advocate such as he is.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension issued in HI, 2023

updated on 10/16/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023

updated on 11/07/2023

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Law Office of John Schum

2003 - 2005

Military Judge, US Marine Corps - Sierra Judicial Circuit

2001 - 2003

Regional Defense Counsel, Us Marine Corps - Eastern Region

1999 - 2001

Senior Defense Counsel, US Marine Corps - Camp Lejeune

1996 - 1998

Defense Counsel, US Marine Corps - Camp Pendleton

1995 - 1996

Review Officer, US Maine Corps - Camp Pendleton

1993 - 1995

Senior Trial Counsel, Us Marine Corps - Camp Pendleton

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2009 - Present

Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Education

1999

University of Virginia School of Law

Masters of Law in Military Law

1992

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Purdue University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

NFPA Annual Convention & Policy Meeting

Military Justice System Overview

Languages

English

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