James Bruce Lewis

James Bruce Lewis

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 27 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1177 Queen Street, James B. Lewis, Honolulu, HI

About James

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 16 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1998

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Off. of James B. Lewis

1177 Queen Street, James B. Lewis, Honolulu, HI, 96814-4138

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James Bruce Lewis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 78 reviews

Posted by Dolly | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Job

Attorney Lewis did a good job in case.. He got me off because this is my first offense.. I really appreciate what he did for me.. Thank you attorney Lawis..

Posted by Elissa | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

STOP RIGHT THERE IF YOU PLAN TO BEAT YOUR CASE!!

James you are absolutely the best at what you do and I can't begin to thank you enough!! For all you readers out there surfing through the hundreds of lawyers who say they can help and blah blah blah, trust me when I say this..I am the most paranoid and pickiest person on this planet. I interviewe...d them all before I found James, it took me days feeling like I was seriously screwed! Then BOOM I found James! Right from the start he was so calm, cool and to say the least PROFESSIONAL and knew his stuff. Talking to James immediately I felt trust, I felt like I finally found someone who was listening and responding to my concerns who actually cared to help and knew how to handle my complicated case! He worked his magic and in less then a year later, after all his heavy lifting and man power we beat both the criminal and civil matters I had been facing. I honestly believe that no other Lawyer could have done it better!! James you're a SUPERSTAR keep on ROCKING IT!!

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Unbelievably Amazing Legal Expert

People are proned to be biased and even partial at times. Folks, unlike people, the stars remain constant. There is a reason all five stars are highlighted throughout this review board on this man by individuals of all races and backgrounds. I've been literally given a second chance at life; a new st...art of some sort, a rebirth that is. Mr. James Lewis has performed superbly with exceptional skills, knowledge, and wisdom as well. Wisdom to discern that from the very initial moment I made contact with him, I was hopeless and worried death about the weight I've carried for years and now must face it in the court of law with nothing but my faith and future resting in the hands of a man with a calm demeanor and assuring presence. Never in my lifetime would I have ever imagined that the process will be so quick which resulted in expectations well beyond my wildest dreams. Mr. Lewis didn't only ensure the complete victory on my behalf in court. My victory with him started way before the court appearance. He was there all the way. Following up, keeping in touch, sending reminders, and just being a reassuring voice in time of ultimate uncertainty. This man performed beyond the modest compensation he had asked. I was spared thousand of dollars and possible jail time. If you have managed to get through this long narrative, I am sure you will have already made the unmistakeable decision to get this man to represent you. I will never be able to thank Mr. James Lewis nor would I forget what he was able to accomplish for me. Thank you Sir and God Bless.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015 | DUI & DWI

The right guy for the job...

Last November I was arrested and charged with DUI at a road block. Since I was new to the island and had no one to call...I had my work cut out for me. After meeting with several attorneys that seemed either lackadaisical, or just downright too expensive, I searched for an attorney through this webs...ite along with Yelp. After reading the reviews for Mr. Lewis, I reached out by email. He responded quickly and set up a time to meet. We sat down and discussed my options, the legality of the road block, and costs for his services. He was cool, calm, and collective...and after hearing that I was still looking for a job; he was more than willing to work with me AND was considerably more affordable than anyone else I had spoken with prior. Because Hawaii operates much differently than anywhere else in the nation regarding DUI's, Mr. Lewis was more than happy to keep me in the loop and up-to-date with how the case was going. I am pleased to say that my case was dismissed, my license was returned to me, and I did not have to place any equipment in my vehicle. If you need an attorney to get the job done, call Mr. Lewis. He is more than qualified for the job, he is quick to respond to any questions that you may have, and he will fight for YOU in the courtroom.

Posted by Stephen | June 22, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Highly Recommended Lawyer

I was pulled over in May for DUI and brought in. This was a very stressful situation for me since I was in the beginning stages of a move to the mainland. Because of James' consultation and noteworthy advice I was able to move my original arraignment forward and also obtain an earlier court date. I f...ollowed the steps he gave me with the education office and was able to complete an assessment and class prior to my hearing. My case was DISMISSED without prejudice. Because of James I was able to show the judge I was proactive and displayed remorse through action. Inside the courtroom on both occasions James seemed confident and respected by all the state staff and other lawyers. He is friendly and personable. I would assume it's his genuine personality that earns this from others. I would consider him an honest person. He was very timely with responses, flexible with arranged meetings, and never difficult to reach even in his off time. I greatly appreciate his efforts and would recommend him to any other good people out there, friends, or family.

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James Bruce Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arya Saleh

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is the epitome of an excellent trial lawyer: highest integrity, very experienced, dedicated to getting the best result for clients, and respected by everyone that knows him. As a fellow trial attorney, I have absolute trust and confidence in James, and I highly recommend him to anyone that wants to hire the best."

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Jacob Stidham

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Friend

"James is a thoughtful, intelligent, and dedicated advocate for his clients. His combination of language skills and litigation epxertise make him uniquely qualified to handle difficult cases in a diverse place like Hawaii."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cyr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a great guy and a terrific attorney. We met at the National College for DUI Defense at Harvard Law School. DUI is a constantly changing and developing area of law. It's important to be BOTH a great trial lawyer and somebody who understands the complicated science in a DUI case. James is the consummate student in his chosen field and I would heartily recommend him to anybody facing a serious DUI charge."

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John Cutler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James and I are fellow members of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). To be a member you must meet high standards and keep current with DUI laws. James is also a two time graduate of the NCDD Summer Session program."

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cyr

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arya Saleh

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Cutler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jacob Stidham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Summer Session DUI Defense - Harvard Law School, National College of DUI Defense

2013

Summer Session DUI Defense - Harvard Law School, National College of DUI Defense

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of James B. Lewis

2000 - 2003

Public Defender, Hennepin County Public Defender's Office

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Legal Rights Center

Associations

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2010 - Present

Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member of the Bar

1998 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member of the Bar

Education

2006

University of Hawaii

MBA - Masters

1998

University of Minnesota

MA - Masters

1997

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Mandarin

Spanish

Japanese

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