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 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Mike | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dui Dismissed

Wow I can not thank you enough James. I had a really good vibe when I met you. Your a true pro James. You saved me from some major headaches for sure. Like anything else James you get what you pay for. And you hit it out of the park. If your ever in the position I was. An Expert Dui Attorney is a ...MUST. And James is all that & then some. Thanks a Million James.

Posted by Mitchell | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Dui

Got my first dui and needed a lawyer. Hired James after meeting with him for a brief consultation. Well worth the money! James explained everything, helped me through the whole thing, and got my case dismissed! He's very professional and knows what he's talking about. I'd definitely recommend him to ...anyone looking for a good dui lawyer. Thanks james!

Posted by Brian G. | October 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

I owe my gratitude.

I had a few charges, 3 to be exact, all of which were of high concern to me (DUI related). I met with a few attorneys both before and after my consultation with James, so I had a decent idea of what I could compare him against. I had decided that after the consultation and him having shown me what hi...s strategy would be, that I would retain Mr. Lewis. From our first meeting to our last, James never blew off a call or question. His professional demeanor and extensive knowledge of the laws regarding DUI and Hawaii state laws and procedures made this entire experience much easier to deal with. The case was dismissed without prejudice and the win was in my corner. No questions asked, I wouldn't even hire another attorney if I ever run into any kind of legal situation again. I've been arrested several times, and I have had a few attorneys who just didn't handle as well as this one. In fact, he's the best lawyer I have ever hired, no bull. My decision to drop the extra dime for a lawyer of this stature surely has left me pleased and satisfied with the outcome of my situation. James, thanks for the good work on my behalf.

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 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!

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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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