$ 350-375 per hour
Richard L Holcomb
About Richard
Biography
Mr. Holcomb has been a lawyer for 20 years and practices in a wide range of civil litigation typically assisting the little guy against government, businesses, and homeowner' associations.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 1 year
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 16 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Holcomb Law, LLLC
733 Bishop St, Suite 1478, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Richard L Holcomb's Reviews
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Practice Areas
DUI & DWI (54)
Criminal Defense (43)
Lawsuits & Disputes (7)
Appeals (4)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (3)
Administrative Law (2)
Civil Rights (2)
Expungement (2)
Bankruptcy & Debt (1)
Constitutional (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Discrimination (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Gun Law (1)
Military Law (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (58)
Advocacy (44)
Practice Area Knowledge (34)
Recommendation (33)
Communication Style (28)
Professionalism (28)
Cost of Services (21)
General Knowledge (21)
Responsiveness (19)
Character & Conduct (16)
Trustworthiness (14)
Free Consultations (6)
Compassion (4)
Payment Plans (3)
Staff & Support (2)
Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best there is, best there was, best there ever will be
Rick is the best lawyer there is when you’re caught in a bind, and the results don’t lie. I was arrested on suspicion of DUI a few years ago and actually hired someone else as my counsel. After almost a year of dodgy communication and no updates, I quickly realized my previous counsel was not putting...
Posted by Lindsey | October 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Very Knowledgeable and Professional
I am writing this review after 4+ years since my hearing. A DUI is never a fun thing to go through, and after receiving a stack of letters a few business days after getting bailed, I decided to do my own due diligence in looking for an attorney. I stumbled upon Rick's information from my friend's att...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Case Dismissed. My Highest Recommendation
I can't thank Rick enough for seeing my case through and for the totally successful and hard fought outcome. Being arrested for OVUII was just the beginning of a long and very stressful period that would have serious life repercussions depending on the court decision. From the very beginning of the...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI case dismissed and ADLRO case won!
Getting charged with a DUI is a very scary, confusing, and simply put a horrible experience. It is crucial to find an attorney that you can trust and have confidence in. Upon first meeting Richard Holcomb, you'll know he is the lawyer for you. He is a highly knowledgeable and competant attorney with ...
Posted by Tom | March 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Helped with DUI case
Richard quickly set himself apart from other DUI lawyers by giving a thorough overview of his credentials, passion for his specialty, legal opinions, and specific strategy based on my case circumstances. His many years of experience and his earnest efforts to improve the legal framework of how DUI ca...
Richard L Holcomb's Lawyer Endorsements
"Rick is the real deal. He cares deeply about his clients and works tirelessly to advance the rights of the less unfortunate and forgotten members of our community. I endorse Rick 110%."
"Rick is a passionate advocate for his clients and a true warrior for individual liberties."
"I endorse this Attorney Holcomb without reservation."
"Rick Holcomb is one of Hawaii’s premier DUI defense attorneys. He travels all over the United States to learn the latest scientific techniques and trial tactics involved in defending DUI cases. Rick is an outstanding trial lawyer who brings passion to every case. He has also won several landmark decisions before the Supreme Court of Hawaii. I endorse Rick’s work as a DUI defense attorney. He’s definitely a guy you can trust to handle your case."
"I have known Mr. Holcomb for many years, and I have worked together with him on many different matters. He is an excellent attorney, who diligently works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"If you want to know how good a lawyer attorney Holcomb is, you can read the many recommendations of him by his clients, the endorsements of him by attorneys who respect his courtroom talent and his legal knowledge, you can read his terrific Legal Guide on what to say if you get stopped for a DUI, or any of his answers to consumer questions that are published at Avvo.com. When you do, you will see why I endorse him too. If you have a DUI question or problem, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."
"I have known Rick for years and have worked with him on cases and also consider him a friend. He is a tireless attorney who is very smart, extremely dedicated, quite versed in DUI law. If you want an attorney who will fight every step of the way for your DUI case, consider this man to be your attorney because you will get excellent representation."
"Rick is an excellent and extremely smart attorney who fights hard for his clients and pursues every avenue of defense. He has vast experience defending DUIs and other criminal cases in both TN and Hawaii and is always improving his skills and knowledge by staying on the cutting edge of the law and its practice. I highly recommend Rick on any DUI, driving or criminal charge."
"Rick fights harder for his clients than anyone I know."
"I knew Richard when he was still in Tennessee. Smart and professional!"
"I met Richard at the prestigious National College of DUI Defense Conference held at Harvard Law School. He is a very dedicated lawyer who is constantly striving to learn in order to provide his clients with the best possible representation."
"I endorse attorney Holcomb after having worked with him early in his career as well as seeing him in action in court and discussing cutting edge legal challenges in subsequent years. He is a passionate, hard working and bright attorney that I would recommend and recently tried to refer a friend to until I learned that he had left his practice in Tennessee."
"Richard and I attended the NCDD Summer Session at Harvard University. I was impressed by Richard's passion for the law and for the people he represents. Hawaiian's can rest assured that Richard is there to protect them from injustice, and from those who would trample their constitutional rights."
"Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for over 10 years now, I have been privileged to get to know and work with many of the finest DUI attorneys in America. Richard Holcomb is without question amongst this group. I would not hesitate to refer a citizen charged with DUI in the State of Hawaii to Richard. I endorse him without hesitation."
"Richard is a highly skilled lawyer but is not content to rest on his accomplishments. I had the privilege to study with him at the National College for DUI Defense held at Harvard. It shows his commitment to his craft and his clients that he would travel such a distance to continue to improve his already vast knowledge and skill base. If you need help in Hawaii--Richard is THE man."
"Mr. Holcomb is one of the best DUI lawyers in the state of Hawaii."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work.There are many lawyers to choose from. However, there is only one that deserves your trust. Attorney Holcomb is more than just a gifted litigator he truly cares about those who have entrusted their cases to him. This compassion for others is translated into his innate ability to pursuade others to his/your view with great success. With years of trial experience behind him his advocacy skills exceed those that oppose him. I am not sure what is more recognized, his reputation as an exceptional litigator or his passion to assist others in their time of need. Without hesitation Attorney Holcomb is the lawyer I trust to help you"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Dean's List Honor Student, University of Tennessee College of Law
2004
Academic Achievement Award Workers' Comp, University of Tennessee College of Law
2003
Dean's List Honor Student, University of Tennessee College of Law
2003
Academic Achievement Award Land Use, University of Tennessee College of Law
2002
Academic Achievement Award Contracts II, University of Tennessee College of Law
1996
Dean's List Honor Student, David Lipscomb University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Founder, Member, President, Holcomb Law LLLC, a limited liability law corporation
2009 - 2010
Associate, Dubin Law Offices
2008 - 2009
Member Attorney, Eldridge and Gaines, PLLC
2005 - 2008
Associate, The Law Offices of James A. H. Bell, P.C.
2002 - 2005
Law Clerk, Eldridge and Gaines, PLLC
Associations
2013 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate
2009 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
National College of DUI DefenseHawaii State Delegate
2011 - 2013
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2015
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2005 - 2009
Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2005 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Defendant
Prevailed - remanded to District Court for appropriate findings
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed With Prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
Pelayo v. Platinum Limousines Services, et. al.
Settled
Fotoudis v. City and County
Policy changed to permit aliens to apply. Attorneys fees and costs paid via settlement
Hawaii Defense Foundation v. City
Prevailed - change of policy and $31000 in fees and costs
HI S.Ct. Petitioners v. State
Intermediate Court Appeals
De-Occupy Honolulu v. City and County
Plaintiffs compensated. Fees Awarded
State v. Defendant
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. 2nd DUI Offender
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant(s)
Dismissed
Baker v. Kealoha
Plaintiff prevailed in the Ninth Circuit - still pending
State v. 2nd Offender
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed with prejudice
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Convicted of Lesser Charge
State v. Defendant
Dismissed
Baker v. Kealoha
Mr. Holcomb has drafted and filed the briefing in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals challenging denial of preliminary injunction.
State v. Defendant
All charges dismissed!
2011 DUI Defendant
Dismissed
Taxpayer v. Farr
Tennessee's Drug Tax declared unconstitutional
State v. Defendant
Case Dismissed
State v. Defendant
Deffered Prosecution - Dismissed and expunged
State v. Haun
DUI dismissed
Education
2013
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Graduate
2004
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D.
1996
David Lipscomb University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Lorman Education Seminar
Police Liability in Hawaii
2007
Spring Swing
Traffic Stops/Dog Sniffs/Search and Seizure
2006
Fall Swing
Tennessee's Drug Tax
Publications
2008
The Champion magazine
Challenging Pretrial Lis Pendens on Substitute Property
2007
The Champion magazine
Preventing Post-Hudson Pitfalls
2006
The Champion magazine
The Controlled Substance Tax: Analysis, Argument & Attack
2006
For the Defense (Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
“Ethical” Tolling?
2006
For the Defense (Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers)
Sex Crimes Are A-Changing
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I get a lawyer for an open container violation in the State of Hawaii? It was outside of a vehicle at a beach park.
08 Aug 2009
Q&A
My liscence wasn't revoked because the breathlyzer machine wasn't accurate for the officer what does this mean on the criminal
17 Feb 2010
Q&A
I had DUI dismissed a year ago without prejudice. I just got arrested for another one. Does this count as a first offense or 2nd
14 Feb 2010