Reviews

Our teenage son thought he was back in Arizona and was lead-footing down H-1 near Waikikii at 84 mph. He was looking at a hefty fine until James came to the rescue! Super work getting it reduced to a simple speeding ... and gave us a military discount as well! Super job by a super attorney!! Thanks so much, James!

I got arrested under suspicion of DUI in downtown Honolulu. The whole process was a stressful and expensive life experience. I talked to a few local attorneys and someone suggested James. I met with him and had a frank discussion on what happened and what I could expect in the coming months. His fees were in-line with some of the other attorneys. Not cheap but not outrageous, and you don’t necessarily want lowest price for something like this. Either way, I hired him as my attorney. He was well prepared the majority of the time and was very responsive. To make a year long story short. We had our ADLRO hearing and I had my license back within a week, no machine or defensive driving classes. Months of delay went on but we did our court time and ended up with my DUI being dismissed. Thanks James.

I remember how stressful the process of selecting a lawyer was after being arrested for a DUI. Some offices I had to leave a message or make an appointment with the secretary. When I called James he answered himself, asked relevant questions, and overall left me feeling much better about the situation. After a brief meeting in person I knew I would want him representing me in court and that he'd offer the best defense possible against not only the DUI but speeding and reckless driving as well. James never made me feel pressured and only offered useful advice. My case became very drawn out due to how the court works and I had to go in five times, sometimes only to reschedule as they ran out of time. James was always there and he always kept me informed as to whether my case would actually be dealt with, where we were in the case, and allowed me to make strategic decisions based on his explanations. James was well known and well respected in the courtroom from my experiences there and I was always happy and felt relaxed that he was representing me. James immediately got my excessive speeding charge reduced to a traffic fine and we were debating the merits of taking the deal for the reckless charges depending on how the officer presented my driving. He also felt we could make a strong case against the DUI charges. So I was in pretty good shape even though I felt pretty rough when it first happened. However things ended even better than expected as after almost a 13 month wait James was able to get all charges dismissed with prejudice. All while I had moved away from Hawaii in the last two months to pursue a graduate program. So everything was dismissed and I never had to come back for a court date. I will always be grateful for James and how he helped me.

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!

The headline should be self explanatory but I’ll dive a little further in. James is a fighter that carries himself with dignity. In watching him interact with judges, peers, prosecutors, etc there is a distinct level of respect he gives and is given to him. I think this fact beyond just that he will do everything in his power and expertise to win for you is why he wins. He is respected and that respect is extended to his clients. He is not the cheapest lawyer out there but you get exactly what you want and pay for. Hire him, trust me. Also, don’t bother him or worry that you don’t hear from him for long periods of time because he is working for you. Just step out of the way and let him do what he is rad at.

I hired Mr. Lewis after I was cited for going 94 in a 55. He got me a differed judgement so the case will be dismissed after only two of the three court appearances I hired him for. I was extremely surprised and very relieved that he was able to sway the court to lift a rather serious charge, and he was very helpful and knowledgable in his field. I highly recommend Mr. Lewis as an attorney.

When I was trying to contact lawyers for consultation, I was having a hard time knowing who to go with. James answered and chatted with me about my DUI, taking time on his own birthday, and he made me feel comfortable with his professionalism and experience. I hired him and he was immensely helpful with everything. Responding to email, calls, and texts, whenever I had questions, needed advice on the case, and confirmation on court days. He simply ran the show. He won my civil case where I was able to get my license returned to me in one trial. The criminal case was dismissed and I am able to get it expunged from my record completely. I was very fortunate to come across his name in my search and you would be in outstanding hands with him as your lawyer! Mahalo for everything again, James

DUI CASE DISMISSED!!! James is absolutely worth his weight in gold. Pay for his expertise and professional team, priced reasonably. My anxiety and stress had decreased tremendously when hiring James. James was able to answer all my questions on how to proceed which took the fear out of not knowing what to do. He handled all the paperwork, court proceedings, spoke on my behalf in the courtroom, and even showed up to court to represent me when I was unable to make it one time. He was flexible with my schedule and returned my emails, phone calls, and text messages promptly. James keeps things short and sweet straight to the point which I loved. I don't have time for lengthy conversations I just need this nightmare to be over asap. It took about 12 months to get my case dismissed and without James I believe I would have not been successful on my own or with a public attorney. MAHALO NUI LOA JAMES

if you find yourself in need of an attorney because you have recently been charged with a DUI, then do yourself a favor, stop scouring the internet, because I already have. I met with 3 of the other most highly rated DUI attorneys in Honolulu. At the end of the day, I knew James Lewis was the Smartest, Hardest Working, Most Strategic, Caring, Diligent, and kind DUI attorney anywhere on Oahu. James exudes class and is always the best-dressed person in the courtroom. His aptitude to He is well-known and respected by all the judges and prosecutors,and this helps! My arresting officer never even asked me if I had been drinking at all (because I anxiously anticipated it) yet he wrote that without being asked I told him "I had a few beers after work but was good!" I was pulled over within 50 feet of making a left turn where a poorly placed and barely visible "No Left Turn" sign was, and the officer immediately treated it as a DUI stop. Everything he did during the stop told me that he was out to get me at all costs. I refused all tests and was arrested for refusal. I knew by his every move that the officer was not "protecting and serving" but rather was determined to arrest me for a DUI I didn't deserve. I was so pissed! I needed the BEST representation I could find. I first 2 met of highest rated DUI attorneys on the island. RH and K O’G, were both veterans in the field. Both of them started my consultation out with absolute certainty that they could win my case and both were very sure to make me aware of their roughly 97% victory rate. They were too busy bragging about their skills to actually take the time to learn and understand MY OWN case… Both informed me that their price was roughly $9,xxx and that they would get my case thrown out when the cops missed 3 times, before realizing who my arresting officer was. Officer W&*G, apparently known as the “Rudy” of the HPD and is awarded by MADD every year for his number of DUI arrests. Officer W&*G is also known to conduct all of his stops on his own, and always attends court. Both highly rated and expensive attorneys after seeing the officers name, told me that it would be a tough one, and was likely a toss-up… $9,000 for a coin flip?? The next attorney had an office laden in gold. He was extremely sure of his ability for finding the one way to win in a haystack, but never actually was able to convey how he intended on doing that in my case. He was upset when he heard I was meeting with James immediately after him, likely because he knows he is losing that client! I finally met with James. James opened the door, greeted me with a big smile and welcomed me in. It wasn’t the James show, he wanted to know about MY case, and every detail. After reading my arrest report, James was the first person to actually show confidence in his ability to win my case, regardless of the Officer involved. We had a long talk about strategy, and his approach was COMPLETELY different than all the others. He was strategic, and let me know various ways which he was cleverly developing an edge in cases like mine. I could tell he was extremely genuine and extremely intellectual. Every single time I called, James either picked right up, or let me know he was in court and returned my call within a couple hours. It was over a year since we met that I had the money to hire James, and although his rates had gone up since, he honored the price he had quoted me. We found out that there were 2 other charges which I hadn't realized at the time that were in conjunction with my DUI and James took care of them as well for no extra charge! I moved off-Island, and James was able to appear several times for me. Court dates were stress-free because I KNEW that I was in the best hands possible. The case went to trial and James ran circles around the officer the other attorneys feared. We WON! THANKS JAMES!

I had recieved a dui back in october. I am an out of state resident who was graduating college in December and i was recommended to go to James through a family friend. He worked with me through everything and was very clear on what he was going to try and do in the court room. When it came down to the day, Mr. Lewis never gave up till the very end. He was told we could not reach a plea which would change my charges but he persevered until the last minute, working with the prosecutor to change the DUI to a non criminal offense. He made the impossible happen. I 10/5 recommend to someone in need of a lawyer for drinking while under the influence.

James did an excellent job on my case. He was very professional and was able to win my case for me as well. I definitely recommend him for your case too.

A few years ago, I was arrested for driving above the speed limit at the bottom of the Pali and after doing research, stumbled upon James Lewis. After hiring him for my case, he handled it professionally and promptly, minimizing my penalties. However, this was not the only time I needed his help. I was arrested at a DUI checkpoint on Keeamoku St in early 2018 and knew that it was time to hire James again. James is friendly, genuinely caring about your unique situation, and EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all the intricacies of traffic law. James is willing to fight for your case and is not afraid to take the case to trial. He is calm, organized, and respected by everyone in the courtroom. James was able to extend my drivers license and I did not need to have an interlock installed in my vehicle. He was able to have the evidence of my breath test excluded from trial and won my case in less than 8 months. When you hire James expect to be represented by one of the best, if not THE best lawyer in the state of Hawaii. He will remind you of any court dates along the way, address your questions and concerns promptly, and fight with you to the end. Having peace of mind knowing that James will take care of everything will let you sleep at night.