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 11 - 15 of 78 reviews

Posted by anonymous | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Client

I had recieved a dui back in october. I am an out of state resident who was graduating college in December and i was recommended to go to James through a family friend. He worked with me through everything and was very clear on what he was going to try and do in the court room. When it came down to t...he day, Mr. Lewis never gave up till the very end. He was told we could not reach a plea which would change my charges but he persevered until the last minute, working with the prosecutor to change the DUI to a non criminal offense. He made the impossible happen. I 10/5 recommend to someone in need of a lawyer for drinking while under the influence.

Posted by Paulina | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

James did an excellent job on my case. He was very professional and was able to win my case for me as well. I definitely recommend him for your case too.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Extremely knowledgeable and willing to fight for you.

A few years ago, I was arrested for driving above the speed limit at the bottom of the Pali and after doing research, stumbled upon James Lewis. After hiring him for my case, he handled it professionally and promptly, minimizing my penalties. However, this was not the only time I needed his help.... I was arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Keeamoku St in early 2018 and knew that it was time to hire James again. James is friendly, genuinely caring about your unique situation, and EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all the intricacies of traffic law. James is willing to fight for your case and is not afraid to take the case to trial. He is calm, organized, and respected by everyone in the courtroom. James was able to extend my drivers license and I did not need to have an interlock installed in my vehicle. He was able to have the evidence of my breath test excluded from trial and won my case in less than 8 months. When you hire James expect to be represented by one of the best, if not THE best lawyer in the state of Hawaii. He will remind you of any court dates along the way, address your questions and concerns promptly, and fight with you to the end. Having peace of mind knowing that James will take care of everything will let you sleep at night.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

5 stars

James Lewis is an amazing lawyer. If you hire him, you can rest easy in the sense that he will take care of your best interests, and not miss any details. He's personable, trustworthy, and gets the job done. I was more than glad I hired him to help me when I was arrested for a DUI. A year later my ca...se was dismissed, because James stayed on top of every detail. He was also very helpful, nonjudgemental, & sensitive to any questions or concerns I had... I would highly recommend him for anyone going through a DUI.

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!

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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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