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 16 reviews | General Knowledge

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.

Posted by Joe | June 09, 2015 | DUI & DWI

My D.U.I. Case

I was recommended to James Lewis by a co-worker when I got my D.U.I last year. From the time I first called James Lewis he treated me with respect and was very straight forward from the beginning. James Lewis walked me through each step of the case and answered any questions I had whether that be day... or night weekday or weekend. James Lewis was able to get my D.U.I case dismissed as well as get my drivers license back before the year was up. I would recommend James Lewis to anyone that gets a D.U.I and I appreciate everything he did for me.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best decision to make

You will read many reviews, but no one can truly tell what you are going through; the panic, the distress, the angst, and no one can ease the suffering you are feeling like, Mr. James Lewis. I was lost in distress, wallowing in the regret of a bad decision which could easily cost my career. Within m...inutes of speaking to Mr. Lewis, in person, my worry and distress began to lessen. He quickly eased my fears, not with lies, but with the truth, and the confidence that he could do something about it. No false guarantees or promises, just his absolute conviction that there is an option other than suffering under the yoke of a poor decision, made at a poor time. He calmly shared his knowledge of the complicated legal procedure I was facing, his understanding and patience in providing me clarity was priceless. The comfort I felt leaving his office compared to the anger and fear I had felt going in, was peace of mind that no one else can provide you, regardless of the outcome. For this alone I urge anyone in distress to obtain the services of Mr. Lewis, the fact that he will work with you to accommodate your needs makes Mr. James Lewis the only choice for any circumstance.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2015 | DUI & DWI

first DUI offense, case dismissed!!

James Lewis did a great job on my case! I was comfortable from my first meeting with him. That's when he clearly explained to me what my options were. Being that this was my first DUI offense, I was overwhelmed and glad James helped me throughout this rough time. I blew double the legal limit but he ...still managed to get my case dismissed! He really knows his stuff!! Very professional and an understanding individual. Best decision made for an attorney!

Posted by Jeff | March 02, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed

From the beginning James made my DUI situation comfortable. He is trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and kept me informed. He has a passion for what he does, and completes tasks to his upmost ability. My case span over 8 months, and he always did what he could to accommodate me in anything I was... doing. Even though I moved from Hawaii in the middle of it all, he made sure I was set every where I go. I have recommended him to others already, and will continue to do so as I hear of other cases like mine. Thank you James for your time and representing me.

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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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