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Kevin O'Grady

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  • Honolulu, HI
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About Kevin

If you are facing DUI charges in Honolulu, then your future is at stake. When your career and freedom are threatened, you can't afford to work with a lawyer who simply pleads out instead of thinking about your own well-being and best interests. You deserve to have a defense attorney who will fight all the way for you.

My name is Kevin O'Grady, and I am dedicated to providing the ethical, powerhouse advocacy you deserve.

You need a legal advocate who understands the complexities of the justice system, but who also is motivated by a genuine empathy for their clients. While I focus on crafting the strongest defense possible, I also make it a priority to get know each of my clients.

You will never feel like just another case number at my Honolulu DUI firm. I consider it my privilege and duty to see that your rights are fully protected. As a result of my dedication and aggressive advocacy, I have obtained hundreds of case dismissals for my clients, with a 97.5% win rate*.

I am also a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.  I handle civil rights cases, specifically suing the government to protect your Second Amendment rights.  I am also the U.S. Law Shield attorney for Hawaii.  If you have U.S. Law Shield as your carrier to protect you and a covered event occurs, U.S. Law Shield will pay my fees to protect you.  I also provide Second Amendment consulting- See Molan Labe Hawaiii.Com. 

 

I am ready to sit down with you to thoroughly discuss your case and legal options. Schedule your free case evaluation with a Honolulu DUI lawyer now! Let's fight together.

Practice areas

  1. DUI and DWI: 95%

    Although this is a subset of criminal law, currently this aspect of criminal defense comprises about 85-95% of my practice in terms of number of cases.

    26 years, 300 cases

  2. Civil rights: 5%

    Second Amendment cases.

    20 years, 5 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Law Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC

1136 Union Mall
Suite 808
Honolulu, HI, 96813

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    HIActive200705/13/2022
    AZInactive 199705/22/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers2
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
    Top LawyersHawaii Super Lawyer2016
    Criminal LawLei Niho Palaoa Award2015
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyLaw Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC2009 - Present
    Senior Trial CounselUnited States Army2006 - 2008
    AttorneyLaw Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC2003 - 2005
    Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/ Domestic Violence ProsecutorSalt River Pima Maricopa Indian Tribe2003 - 2003
    Deputy Prosecuting AttorneyCity of Scottsdale Prosecutor's Office2000 - 2000
    Special Assistant U.S. Attorney/ Deputy ProsecutorAk-Chin Indian Tribe2000 - 2002
    AttorneyLaw Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC1997 - 2000
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Council of Second Amendment LawyersMember2019 - Present
    Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2013 - Present
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2012 - Present
    National College of DUI DefenseMember2011 - Present
    Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
    State Bar of ArizonaMember1997 - Present
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1997
    Chaminade University of HonoluluMS - Master of Science1994
    University of ArizonaBA - Bachelor of Arts1990
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    National College for DUi DefenseThe Military Client2021
    American Council of Second Amendment LawyersThe Military Client2021
    Seminar on DUI Basic Defense for HSBA (Hawaii State Bar Association)Basic DUI Defense2020
    Hawaii State Bar AssociationBasic DUI Defense2019
    2019 Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers SeminarCriminal Discovery2019
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Roa v HonoluluWIN- Mr. Roa's Second Amendment rights were vindicated and restored.
    Choda v Hawaii CountyWIN- Mr. Choda had his Second Amendment rights vidnicated and restored.
    State v. DeregoMr. Derego's conviction was vacated because the use of the prior statements by the co-defendant was improper
    State v AmiralMr. O'Grady won with all 5 justices ruling in his favor
    State v PittsMr. O'Grady won with all 5 justices ruling in his favor
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    Unbelievable outcome

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    Great Attorney

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    Case Dismissed!

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    Amazing job

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    Grist under the wheels of justice.

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    Mr. O'Grady proved to be the right choice for my 2nd DUI charge

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    Lawyer David Carl Beyersdorf

    David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Mark V. Clay

    Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2015
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    I highly endorse Mr. O'Grady. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

    Lawyer David Carl Beyersdorf

    David Beyersdorf, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Mark V. Clay

    Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 12, 2015
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    I highly endorse Mr. O'Grady. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first.

    Lawyer Nafiseh Nina Trehzure Hodjat

    Nafiseh Hodjat, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 10, 2015
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    I met Mr. O'Grady at a law seminar in California and immediately noticed that his legal acumen, knowledge and passion for defending his clients are truly excellent. He is a top-notch lawyer and I'm pleased to endorse him.

    Lawyer Travis Ashley Newton

    Travis Newton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Martin W. Judnich

    Martin Judnich, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 3, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Kevin has vast knowledge of DUI and officer requirements. He is the one that will pick them apart and win your case for you. There is no choice on the Islands on who to call, Kevin is your guy.

    Lawyer Jonathan David Cohn

    Jonathan Cohn, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 31, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I met Kevin at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Session. He is highly knowledgeable regarding alcohol-related offenses in Hawaii. I would certainly recommend Kevin to anyone charged with a DUI in Hawaii.

    Lawyer Arya Saleh

    Arya Saleh, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Kevin is well-respected in the legal community as a top-notch litigator. He is experienced, has a great demeanor, and is dedicated to consistently getting great results for his clients. I strongly recommend him.

    Lawyer Elizabeth Louise Parker

    Elizabeth Parker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 30, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is a skilled and knowledgeable litigator. He has a vast amount of experience in the criminal court room. You can't go wrong with him on your side.

    Lawyer Ryan Thomas Bleau

    Ryan Bleau, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Kevin is a tireless fighter. He tackles complex issues head on in an effort to advance his clients' interests. I recommend Kevin without hesitation.

    Lawyer Jacob Charles Stidham

    Jacob Stidham, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
    Relationship: Friend

    Kevin is a passionate dedicated professional litigator. He has the skills and knowledge needed to insure that his clients rights are being protected. I fully endorse him.

    Lawyer Ravi R. Gurumurthy

    Ravi Gurumurthy, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 24, 2015
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    Lawyer James Bruce Lewis

    James Lewis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
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    Lawyer Michael S. Waddington

    Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

    Lawyer Alan Alexander Beck

    Alan Beck, Constitutional Attorney on Jan 18, 2012
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    His attention to detail is great.

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