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Samuel P. King Jr.
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Biography
Sam has tried nearly one hundred jury and judge trials in each civil and criminal cases in Hawaii State and Hawaii Federal District Court, to mention nothing of the many motions he has filed and hearings within which he has appeared.
He has ready incalculable appellant briefs and argued appeals before the Hawaii Court of Appeals, the Hawai’i Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sam’s passion for justice and honest play is unquestioned. His part-Hawaiian ancestry has enlightened his character. He's living pono, travail balance in his life and work to invariably do the right thing to assist folks and therefore his community.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
35%
40 years
Personal Injury
30%
40 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
40 years
DUI and DWI
10%
40 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Hawaii for 52 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
King & King, Attorneys-at-Law
735 Bishop St, Suite 304, Honolulu, HI, 96813-4817
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Samuel P. King Jr.'s Reviews
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General Knowledge (4)
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Posted by Mai | February 24, 2015
Sam King is by far one of the best Lawyer I have ever worked with!
Sam from the beginning was very kind and patient, he made me really comfortable in explaining the whole process and it was easy to trust him because of his experience and knowledge. I would definitely recommend Sam to everyone I know. Thank you Sam!
Posted by Jessica | February 23, 2015 | DUI & DWI
Knowledgeable, Caring, Attentive=Wonderful
Mr. King was extremely helpful in my time of need. A few years ago I had gotten a DUI and I was referred to Mr. King by a close friend of mine. Throughout the process, he kept me apprised to what was going on with my case and was always there to answer any questions I had. He walked me through the...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
Sam has been representing my family and I for many years. He successfully represented my wife with her divorce, with child support issues as well as representing me in court for misdemeanor fines. He is very professional, personable and he truly cares about his clients. I have worked with other a...
Posted by Debbie | February 04, 2015 | Child Custody
He is the best!!!
If you are looking for a lawyer who is honest and fair I would choose Sam King with King and King! Sam helped me with my very complicated custody and jurisdictional case between Hawaii and San Diego. Sam is a genuine person who cares about his clients and does the right thing. Every question I had,...
Posted by jason | February 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Effective, Efficient and Knowledgeable
Mr. King helped me during a particularly stressful time last year. He was prompt in responding to my phone calls, willing to listen and seemed to really care about the details of how I felt about my case. I really appreciate his professionalism and compassion.
Samuel P. King Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Sam about 40 years. He is an excellent attorney with a good reputation among his peers and the judges. Sam is diligent and hardworking; he invariably obtains good results for his clients through his efforts. While tenacious, he has a pleasant demeanor in his dealings with others which facilitates settlement and resolution."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Attorneys for Hawaii, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2016
10 Best Attorneys for Hawaii, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys, American Jurist Institute
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Hawaii, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Member, Super Lawyers
2015
Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
10 Best Attorneys for Hawaii, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Hawaii, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for Hawaii, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Member, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Member, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Member, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Member, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Memer, SuperLawyers
2009
Member, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Memer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Partner, King & King, Attorneys-At-Law
1979 - 1985
Attorney, Samuel P. King, Jr., Attorney-At-Law
1974 - 1979
Deputy Corporation Counsel, City & County of Honolulu Corporation Counsel's Office
Associations
1985 - Present
Hawaii Family Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1974 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
1984 - 1984
Hawaii State Bar AssociationSecretary
1983 - 1984
Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPast President
1981 - 1996
Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense LawyersNewsletter Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Noel Madamba Contracting v. Romeros
Arbitration award set aside; major update of Hawaii arbitration law by Hawaii Supreme Court
Brutsch v. Brutsch
Father awarded joint custody
State v. Haili
Appeal won; conviction reversed
USA v. Romero
Not guilty
State v. Lee
Not guilty
State v. Rumbawa
Not guilty
Sakamoto v. Sakamoto
Property award of $100,000
T v. C
Multi-million dollar settlement
State v. Chee
Not guilty by reason of insanity
USA v. Kaiser
Not guilty
State v. Borges
Not guilty
State v. Zantua
Not guilty
State v. Prezeradski
Appeal won; conviction reversed
City & County of Honolulu v. Reppun
Appeal won; City water rights established
Education
1973
University of Colorado School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Luncheon presentation
DUI Law in Hawaii
1995
Seminar
Criminal and Immigration Law in Hawaii
1995
12 Hawaii Ass. of Crim. Defense Lawyers (HACDL) Monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1994
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1993
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1992
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1991
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1990
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1989
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1988
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1987
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1986
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1985
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1984
12 HACL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1983
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1982
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
1981
12 HACDL monthly meetings
Criminal law summary
Publications
1995
12 monthly Newsletters for Hawaii Ass. of Crim. Defense Lawyers (HACDL)
Editor
1995
Seminar Materials - Criminal and Immigration Law in Hawaii
Seminar Presenter
1994
12 monthly Newsletters for HACL
Editor
1993
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor`
1992
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1991
12 montly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1990
12 montly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1989
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1988
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1987
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1986
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1985
12 montly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1984
12 montly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1983
12 montly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1982
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
1981
12 monthly Newsletters for HACDL
Editor
Languages
English
Korean
Japanese
Mandarin
Cantonese
Activity
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