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 6 - 10 of 24 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Erin | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Your case is in good hands with James!

I am so happy I made the decision to go with James! My case was definitely on the longer side, over a year and a half, but James hung in there with me and gave it his all until the very last minute! There were multiple times the state was ready to proceed and there was a good chance that a trial woul...d have resulted in a conviction but James pulled out all the stops and was very strategic in his actions. In the end my case was dismissed with prejudice since the state was not able to resolve the case in a timely manner, and I will most likely be able to get the arrest expunged from my record. James was almost as excited as I was at our win! No lawyer can guarantee an outcome, there are many variables present each time you show up to the courtroom, but you can be sure that James will give it everything he has and you can have faith in his skill as a DUI lawyer. There's a reason he charges a little extra but its because there is a lot of hard work behind his consistent 5 star rating, and he is worth every penny!

Posted by Joe | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He fought hard and won my nearly impossible case

ames B. Lewis did an incredible job on my case! The hardest part about my case were the results of the Field Sobriety Tests. The prosecutor was portraying the officer as a "professional" regarding his training in detecting impairment and recognizing DUI. James had the officer explain his training ...in great detail and turned that all around. The Judge said the court would not consider the officer as a professional in this area. When the officer explained the events of my arrest in great detail, James questioned him. He asked if I was being detained when he pulled me over, prior to me taking any field sobriety tests. The officer said "yes" in front of the judge. Since I had been pulled over for speeding, but not driving recklessly or erratically in any way, he had violated my 4th amendment right. James filed a motion to suppress and the judge granted it. Bam! My field sobriety tests could no longer be used in this case. He fought for me hard. Plenty of cheap over the counter lawyers could care less about your outcome. I will recommend James to any friends or family that find themselves in a similar situation.

Posted by Cameron | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Acquitted on Both Cases

Late one evening while I was visiting my family in Hawaii this past Christmas, I had the misfortune of being pulled over at the speed trap right past Castle hospital and later was charged with a DUI. For me, the whole process of being put in handcuffs and charged as a criminal was an extremely stres...sful ordeal; not only in the moment, but also considering my future career prospects and how "having a record" impacted that. I reached out to James after seeing how highly reviewed he was as a defense attorney, and immediately I felt much better knowing that I had some options available. With his extensive experience in DUI defense, James was able to strategize with me on the specifics of my case, how we could get the charges dismissed, and what my chances were. For me, having someone knowledgeable explain the overall picture was invaluable - I didn't even know I had a chance to fight the case, seeing as I had agreed to both the field sobriety test and the breathalyzer, and the State had that evidence against me. James told me that he could get the breathalyzer evidence thrown out and argue on technical details of the field sobriety test for a possible not guilty verdict. And that's exactly what he did - successfully. I had never been to trial before, but let me tell you that it is a completely surreal experience to feel that weight lift off your shoulders when you hear the judge say to the room "I find the defendant - not guilty". I now have my license and my livelihood back, and am completely free of a criminal record. I would highly recommend James to anyone in need of a defense attorney.

Posted by Joe | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Attorney

On vacation I was pulled over for DUI and was taken into the station for the breath test. I was charged with the DUI and my license was confiscated. The next day was Friday and I was flying out Sunday. He agreed to consult with me that Friday and I hired him on the spot. We communicated through his c...onfidential messaging database. I was able to upload and down load documents to him with ease. Four months later I fly back for the trail and EVERYTHING WAS DISMISSED!! We could not have been more pleased with James, outperformed the other attorney’s in the courtroom. If you need things to just go away, call this guy. He is worth the money

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Truly Phenomenal

James, hands down, is the best attorney in the area. He's the first and only person I needed to call. I researched him through his Yelp and Avvo reviews and his reputation precedes himself. He's supported me thoroughly and allowed me to walk away free of a DUI on the criminal and civil side. Hands do...wn, I'm glad he was my first choice.

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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

Activity

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