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 21 - 25 of 78 reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Professional, Trustworthy, Strategic

Attorney James B Lewis is professional, strategic, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and always one step ahead. Attorney Lewis made a very, very difficult time a lot easier and less stressful, he worked real hard to give me a second chance, and for that I will forever be grateful. Thank you Attorney Jame...s B Lewis.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

World-Class Attorney

Got stopped for a DUI for a second time and fearing the consequences I decided to hire an attorney. I researched countless attorneys and read the outcomes of their cases, James' cases have all resulted in positive outcomes even those that were not dismissed, he unquestionably protected his clients. W...hen we first met we arranged a payment plan and he was very clear about the next stages we would enter in my case. My case lasted nearly two years and he was never once missed an appointment and always answered my concerns in the process. He guided me throughout the entire process and suggested courses of action to get my case closed. I without a doubt trust him and would highly recommend his distinguished and proven expertise.

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 Steve | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing

I had two DUI’s within 12 months. I thought my life was over. At times I wondered what I was paying for but then it became clear... 2 cases and 2 dismissals... priceless...

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI case dismissed with prejudice

I was on my vacation in HI last year and was pulled over by an officer. I failed my breathing test and field test and my license was suspended. I found James on Yelp search and I was extremely concerned about my career since I hold a professional license and even if DUI happened out of state where I ...work, it cannot look good anyhow. When it happened, I couldn't even see James and only talked to him on the phone. He was transparent about his fees and helped me with future expectations and difficulties. I had to go back to HI twice more after the incident, but the final result was case dismissal with prejudice. I was probably one of the most demending clients for him but he understood how one person in my situation can feel and was patient with me. I wasn't able to get my driver's license back but it is no way in HI to make that happen before suspension period unless it's some type of occupational permit or interlock device permit. It was a long journey but I am very happy with the result. If anyone around me goes through similar situation, I will definitely recommend James to represent you.

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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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