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

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Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Value For Money Well Spent!

Having my first serious speeding offense that required a court appearance, I reached out to James for help. He was reassuring, confident, making my anxiety level ratchet down several notches. He swiftly worked with the DA to get my ticket reduced to just a traffic fine. He’s awesome!

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 Charlotte | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Without a Doubt Recommend... Best of the Best 10/10

James has helped me with a few legal issues. After getting arrested for an underage DUI, I was depressed and hopeless. Luckily I had a friend refer me to James and from there it was completely taken care of and stress-free -- case dismissed. It took over a year but James knows how to work the legal p...rocess to allow for the best possible outcome for his clients. Most recently, I was cited for driving without insurance and he was able to work it out so that the case was immediately dismissed on my initial court appearance - when does that ever happen? I can only thank him and his expertise for the positive results that came out of these traffic court nightmares. James not only changed the entire outcome of my future but also was extremely personable and pleasant in the process - a true gem to work with. Never did I think I would have a lawyer who was so excellent at their job while still making me feel like a valued client and most importantly, an innocent human being. Since, I have recommended to countless others only to see a 100% success rate. I would go nowhere else!

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.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI lawyer period!

Just completed my DUI trial. The total time from arrest to trial was about 4 months. James is very upfront about everything from price to walking you through this difficult, scary process. I left everything to him, from getting my license back from ADLRO (in less than 3 weeks) the arraignment (which ...he handled) to the actual trial. Don't let his nonchalant attitude fool you, it is because he truly knows what he's doing. The biggest thing with him is he will not plea bargain, he will fight as long as it takes to get your case dismissed or found not guilty. During trial I felt there were inaccuracies and discrepancies from the testimonies and thought they should be brought up to discredit the witnesses, but I believed in James and let him do his thing. He did not have to cross examine too much because he felt the prosecution's case was weak. In the end, I was found not guilty. Total relief, trust James he is the best hands down.

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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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