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    Hawaii Has 61 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 580 Reviews

    Benjamin R.C. Ignacio

    Benjamin R.C. Ignacio

    2.33 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr. Ignacio represented myself vs Hawaii back in August 2015 for harassment. The demeanor in the court room towards Mr. Ignacio was nothing but respect and he seemed highly liked in the court room. Very pleased with the outcome and it could of b..."
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    Matthew Dennis Mannisto

    Matthew Dennis Mannisto

    5.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Review: "Matthew Mannisto is an exceptional litigator. After other attorneys had declined to accept a difficult case to overturn a summary judgment order, Matt accepted the case and aggressively pursued the matter with meticulous preparation and strategic ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Ken T. Kuniyuki

    Ken T. Kuniyuki

    5.05 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Couldn't be any more please and blown away from the incredible experience I had with Mr. Kuniyuki representing me. Just being an average joe never gets in trouble. Never been to court! I was all but lost until I got a hold of this gem! Very inform..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Rustam Aaron Barbee

    Rustam Aaron Barbee

    5.01 review
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    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Rustam A. Barbee is the best criminal defense attorney in Honolulu. With decades of experience in the Hawaiian Islands, there's no other lawyer on Oahu with his type of extensive legal background. Besides his experience with the legal system at bo..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Suzanne Marie Furgeson

    Suzanne Marie Furgeson

    5.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more
    Bio: I was born and raised on the North Shore of Kaua'i and I graduated from Kapa'a High School in 2000. I completed my undergraduate studies at Boston University where I received my B.S. in Mass Communication in 2004. I received my law degree from Loy...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Andrew Daisuke Stewart

    Andrew Daisuke Stewart

    5.03 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "He gives you the facts and is extremely supporrive and informative. Every lawyer that I have been to have made empty promises and lacks in compassion. You can truly sense that Andrew cares and is willing to do the best to his ability. He surpasses..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Michael Sher Zola

    Michael Sher Zola

    5.02 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Excellent law office. Michael and Shea are extremely responsive, explain things clearly, and delivered time after time with results even better than we had hoped for. Our family was very happy with their services and recommend them frequently to o..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    William Alvin Sloper

    William Alvin Sloper

    1.03 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "In June 2025, I retained Mr. Sloper to represent me in connection with potential criminal charges arising from an assault on June 2025. I was wrongfully arrested in Maui following an assault. After consulting with Mr. Sloper he insisted that I wo..."
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    Joseph Thomas Rosenbaum

    Joseph Thomas Rosenbaum

    5.027 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Civil Rights
    Bio: I pride myself on standing up for the rights of individuals in my civil rights practice against the usually larger corporations and the government. It is my pleasure to stand up against these powerful entities for the wrongs they have committed ag...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Eyke Leinani Brathhurdman

    Eyke Leinani Brathhurdman

    5.02 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Estate Planning, Probate, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "I reached out to Ms. Brathhurdman to assist and guide me through a divorce. She listened to my needs, redponded appropriately and compassionately. She explained my legal rights clearly and concisely. She was able to effectively work with the o..."
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    Donald Lee Wilkerson

    Donald Lee Wilkerson

    5.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Family, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Review: "I recommend anyone in the STATE OF HAWAII to seek legal expertise from this man. I can't thank god enough for allowing me to cross paths with him. I hired Don on nearly four occasions. EACH CASE, DONALD WON. Court is nerve wrecking and when you're..."
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    Stanton C. Oshiro

    Stanton C. Oshiro

    5.02 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Review: "After being trferred to Stanton from a foremost attorney on Maui, and hiring and working with him for 2 years, I have nothing but accolades for his expertise, professionalism and honesty. Will recommend him again and again."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Richard D. Gronna

    Richard D. Gronna

    5.02 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I needed a lawyer to assist me with my case and after going through much ordeal both personally and professionally with with my case, Richard agreed to take my case. It was immediately clear that Richard had the experience to back him up. He didn'..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Mark S. Kawata

    Mark S. Kawata

    5.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Lawsuits and Disputes, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and more
    Review: "Mark and his team showed tremendous knowledge and skill for my case. They took the time to explain to me the pros and cons, and they were realistic with attainable goals. Words can't really explain how very much appreciative I am for their dedica..."
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    Andrea L.G. Graf

    Andrea L.G. Graf

    4.25 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: Andrea Heckler was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She understands the culture that defines island life, island business and island law and focuses on the areas individuals and businesses need to protect themselves now and in the future. Esta...
    Rating:  6.5
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    John Thomas Hyatt

    John Thomas Hyatt

    5.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: John Hyatt is a highly skilled and seasoned attorney. His civil practice focuses primarily on issues facing small and medium sized business, estate planning, business succession, property development and wealth preservation. In his criminal practi...
    Rating:  6.5
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    David W. Cain

    David W. Cain

    1.01 review
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "The law firm of Cain and Herren represented me on many occasions over several years. When a potential client at issue with me came through their doors they decided to represent her. She is very wealthy, I am not! I now have a new attorney and w..."
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    Anthony Lawrence Ranken

    Anthony Lawrence Ranken

    1.03 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Richard Tucker Forrester

    Richard Tucker Forrester

    5.02 reviews
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Foreclosure, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Richard specializes in complex foreclosure related civil litigation. As a trial attorney, Richard regularly represents home owners, lenders, associations, and investors in some of Hawaii's most complicated property related disputes. As an appellat...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Earle A Partington

    Earle A Partington

    5.01 review Attention
    Hawaii Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, DUI and DWI
    Review: "Earle's probably the most knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in town. He's also aggressive and fearless, which is probably why he's been sanctioned. He has no patience with fools, including those on the bench. Judges may not like it, but E..."
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