Shauna Lee Cahill

Shauna Lee Cahill

3.2
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Landlord & Tenant

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 15 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2010

Inactive

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Shauna Lee Cahill's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Walks out

Walks out, leaving you completely defenseless. Find better options. Had zero council to assist in any way what so ever.

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Replied last February 17, 2026

Terminated representation of client after verbal abuse

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

In response to one of the previous comments- this the brother of the “ choose anyone but Shauna” -

The “ BROTHER” that got 20 years and no parole for 9 years KILLED Micheal Helppie by pinning him against a seawall with his vehicle until he killed him!!! 9 years is NOTHING compared to the life of another. He should be thankful he only got that and not life in prison. Some People pfttt!

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Doesn't really Care..

During court she didn't explain much of anything. To get a hold of her be prepared to call quite a bit. She comes off as rude an had a my way or the highway type of attitude. Literally corrects everything possible in the annoying way not the helpful way.. and honestly the review about the guy getting... sentenced to 20 years is pretty spot on. Don't use her if you want a decent chance and someone that is truly there for you. Good Luck

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Awesome

When my back was up against the corner n no light ahead Shawna, was that hand that reached out n helped me out of that rott I was in I’m so thankful for shawnas work !!!

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Choose ANYONE but SHAUNA CAHILL

Doesn't answer emails. Pushed around by other attorneys. In my experience I found her to be Irritable, unpleasant, and uncaring. She was my brother's public defender, presented an indifferent defense, and he ended up with the maximum, a 20 year sentence -- and 9 years before he can apply for parol...e. Once the trial was over, she was finished with us and (in my opinion) had no interest in happened to my brother. Would not help family or client to understand "next steps," or even tell us where to find copies of his legal documents. Did not return phone calls or answer emails. I wish my brother had a PD who was more interested in his case.

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Shauna Lee Cahill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Santos

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shauna is a zealous advocate for her clients who will work extremely hard to achieve their goals. She is an experienced, professional, and dedicated attorney. She is highly regarded throughout the entire Hawaii legal community and I too provide her with an enthusiastic endorsement."

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Rene Heimgartner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Shauna is a great attorney and a strong advocate for her clients. She has courtroom and trial experience, along with superior research and writing skills."

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Timothy Tobin

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I shared office space with Shauna for three years and worked with her at the Kauai Prosecutor's Office for two years. Shauna is an excellent advocate for both her clients and children in family law matters. She is tempers aggressive advocacy with compassion and in depth knowledge of technical procedures in Hawaii laws."

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Emiko Meyers

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shauna is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Lauren Santos

Estate planning lawyer

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Emiko Meyers

Family lawyer

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Daniel Hempey

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - 2014

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Law Office of Shauna Lee Cahill

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

2007 - 2009

Hearings Officer, City of Boston

Associations

Hawaii State Bar Association

2013 - 2014

Kauai Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Huihui

Not guilty

State v. Akuna

Not guilty

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Education

2009

Suffolk U.

2006

Occidental College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Current Issues for Lawyers- A Australian/US Perspective Criminal Law

2013

Kauai Police Department Recruit Class Training

Hawaii Crimes Against Persons

2006

Law And Society Association Conference

Dichotomizing Sovereignty

Languages

English

Activity

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