Law Offices of Steve Cedillos
“I would strongly recommend Attorney Cedillos to anyone seeking a reliable, experienced, and effective attorney in the Hawaii area”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Honolulu, HI
18 firms listed · all 18 in Honolulu · 3 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Michael P Healy Attorney at Law
“He took the time to speak with me at length about my situation, carefully listening to the details and helping me understand my options and what steps I should consider moving forward.”
Law Office of Jason Z. Say, Lllc
“I felt heard, I felt represented and he got the results I needed from him!”
Law Office of Brian S. Kim
“I would highly recommend Brian Kim to anyone looking for an attorney who truly cares about their clients and goes the extra mile to provide excellent service.”
Law Office of Jason R. Burks
“He immediately began working on the issue and gave prompt and thorough updates at every step of the process.”
The Law Office of Kevin O'Grady
“He was able to overturn my driving restrictions, at the ADLRO hearing, getting my driving rights reinstated”
The 18 firms listed for Honolulu, HI defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Honolulu, HI
All 18 firms we list here are in Honolulu itself. We have 20 firms in Honolulu on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. 17 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.3 to 5.0 across 654 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "expertise". 3 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are traffic tickets (3), court martial (2) and domestic violence (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 18 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Honolulu offer free consultations?
9 of the 18 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
Law Office of Dean C.M. Hoe
“Dean helped me navigate two separate legal cases, and I couldn't be more grateful for his guidance, professionalism, and dedication throughout the entire process.”
McPherson R Patrick
“One of the best attorney I found made he deliver on his promise to me !!!”
Alen M. K. Kaneshiro Attorney at Law
“When another legal matter arose later on with the same individual, Alen stepped in again and handled everything with the same level of professionalism.”
Rustam A. Barbee, Attorney at Law
“From the initial call I had made to his office to the trial verdict, I could not have been more satisfied with the quality of his services and consultation sessions throughout the entire legal process”
Law Offices of Noah Fiddler
“Thank you so much again would recommend to anyone who is in the same situation!”
The Law Office of Victor Bakke, ALC
“With his unmatched expertise and determination, he helped avoid the worst-case scenario and protected the irreplaceable bond with my children.”
Christopher D. Thomas, Attorney at Law
“Chris and his team are what and who you want if things are to move quickly with the results you want!”
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Michael Fayard, Criminal Defense Attorney
“He kept me informed through the whole process and made it as smooth as possible.”
Law Office of Myles S. Breiner
“Breiner and his colleagues still took the time to personally show up, guide me through the process, and make sure I received the help I needed.”
Law Office of Mark A. Bridges
“They treated me like a VIP and guided me through my whole process.”
Isaac Keahi Smith Attorney At Law
“Smith is concise and client oriented.”
Donald L. Wilkerson
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What clients say about firms in Honolulu
- “Attorney McPherson is highly efficient and excellent. He was able to dismiss my father’s traffic ticket and we retained him last minute, literally less than 24 hours before the arraignment.” — client of McPherson R Patrick
- “I felt heard, understood, and his personable demeanor made my experience so much more pleasant.” — client of Law Offices of Steve Cedillos
- “I was very pleased with his attention to detail and his work ethic.” — client of Michael Fayard, Criminal Defense Attorney
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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