Schofield Barracks Lawyers

Former Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Public Defender with 33+ years of trial experience, and have worked on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Completed over 100 criminal jury trials. Available as an advocate for Clients on all types of Criminal Defense cases; OVUII/DUIs; and Temporary Restraining Orders on the Island of Kauai.

Aparna Patrie is a dedicated and passionate immigration attorney with over a decade of experience in civil litigation and federal policy. As principal and founder at Patrie Law Associates, Aparna represents clients in a variety of family and business immigration matters, including asylum, removal, detention, adjustment of status, U-Visas, VAWA, appeals and more. Aparna immigrated to the United States at age 13 before naturalizing in her 20s. Her personal experiences immigrating to the United States inform every aspect of her work and enable her to provide compassionate, client-centered legal services. Her philosophy is to empower clients to make the best decisions...

Litigation attorney on Kauai for 32 years. Former prosecuting attorney and county attorney. Extremely knowledgeable of the people of Kauai, each respective community, and State and County government.

Glen T. Hale has practiced law on Kauai for eighteen years. His practice is focused on Real Estate law, Condominium Law (the creation and management of CPRs), Estate Planning, and business transactional matters. Mr. Hale's experience includes thirteen years as a trial lawyer. On Kauai, Mr. Hale has managed the purchase of a multi-million dollar farm and created one of the largest CPR projects on Kauai as well as more than one hundred CPR projects.

Nancy J. Budd has practiced law on the island of Kaua`i for the past 30 years. The Law Offices of Nancy J. Budd concentrates in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable tax planning, charitable and business organization, and real estate transactions. Nancy was the first woman to serve as president of the Kaua`i Bar Association. Prior to starting her private practice, she served for several years as Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society on Kaua`i. She currently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Fifth Circuit Court and serves on...

J. Porter DeVries began his career at the Wall Street firm of Segal Gebski, where he represented clients encountering construction, business, real estate, and international disputes. With Condominium and Community Association clients, Porter focuses on enabling Boards of Directors to establish and maintain the highest standards of good governance. Underscoring the firm’s proactive approach, he leads DeVries’ preventative counseling and strategic planning services, as well as ensuring that Boards are legally protected in disputes and thrive in the myriad aspects of governing Hawaii’s diverse associations. Leading the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Litigation sector, Porter routinely...

Elizabeth S. Cuccia is one of the managing partners at Wong Leong Cuccia, LLLC. Born and raised in New York, she earned her B.A from Long Island University- CW Post Campus in 2006. She graduated cum laude and with honors for her thesis focusing on the Early Roman Empire. After taking some time off to travel and work she graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2011. In addition to being licensed in Hawai’i, Ms. Cuccia is also licensed to practice law in New York. When she first moved to Maui she worked for one of the Island’s...

I was raised here on Maui. After graduating from Baldwin High, I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. Following graduation, I attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Having grown up on Maui, I have a unique understanding about the island and its people that many Maui attorneys lack. I know what it means to have the “Spirit of Aloha” that makes our island home so special.

My mission is to meet your needs in a way that you understand, eases your mind, and makes you feel empowered in Hawaii’s legal system.

I have zealously...

Jan K. Apo has over 35 years of experience practicing personal injury law in Hawaii. He has taken on hundreds of cases ranging from auto accidents to product liability claims against large corporations. Utilizing his experience and team of experts, Jan K. Apo will fight diligently for the compensation you deserve.

Mr. Apo was born on Maui and attended High School at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Oahu. He then went on to attain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Whittier College in California. After graduating from the William. S. Richardson School of Law, Mr. Apo worked as...

I know that hiring a lawyer can sometimes be overwhelming. I am dedicated to getting your Hawaii probate started so you can be appointed Personal Representative of the estate and administer the estate as soon as possible.

Brown University 1985 BA with Honors.
Bates College of Law (Houston) 1988.

After thirty years of hammering insurance companies in Texas, I chose to live the dream and move to Maui, Hawaii. Texas is tough, and so are the court systems. But I was a winner there, and I'll bring a sharply honed set of skills to bear on your case here in Hawaii. I'm a tough, smart trial lawyer with the resources to file your case and win it. I'll hire experts on liability and damages. I'll cross examine the hell out of the opposing witnesses....

Hi there. My name's Matthew and I'm the owner and attorney for Akamai Law, LLLC. I provide legal services for people for a variety of cases and am always eager for new challenges and to find innovative solutions to my client's concerns. I have a great deal of experience working on criminal defense cases from criminal traffic cases to felonies and DUIs and everything in between from my time representing indigent clients with the Office of the Public Defender in Kailua-Kona. I also have experience with family criminal and TRO cases, juvenile criminal cases, and mental health cases from that...

Peter S.R. Olson is an attorney who handles a wide variety of matters, including: litigation (civil, family, and criminal), transactional, and business formation/advisement in Kona and Kamuela.

He was born and raised in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawai`i. He is the son of John L. Olson, founder of the firm. Peter has assisted his father at the firm since he was five years old.
Peter received his Juris Doctor and Environmental Law Certificate from Univerisity of Hawai`i at Manoa's William S. Richardson School of Law in 2005. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Glenn...

John L. Olson is an attorney who handles a wide variety of matters from litigation (civil, probate, trust disputes); advising businesses in day to day matters, including contracts and management; transactional work for individuals and business; criminal defense; to Estate Planning in Kona and Kamuela. As a sole practioner he gained a width breadth of knowledge to assist his clients in just about anything. He was born and raised on the Island of O`ahu, and moved to Kona in 1973 with his wife. There, they raised two sons: Robert and Peter Olson, both of whom are...

Successful, affordable criminal, DUI, traffic, and general practice attorney Damir Kouliev based on Maui. Call or text the Kouliev firm at 808-854-7558 for quality legal representation that you can afford, with the personal attention that your case requires. 24 hour service available.

I graduated from the University of Washington Law School and was hired by a Hawaii law firm in 1989. I started my solo practice in Paia in 1994 with a focus on estate planning, probate, real property and small business representation. My secretary, Serena, and I have been providing legal services on Maui's north shore for the last 27 years.

Steven Slazyk has maintained a real estate, land, corporate and estates practice since 2010. He founded Wailea Law LLLC in 2023. Bar Admissions: State of Hawaii Law Society of British Columbia Bar and Pro Bono Activities: Hawaii State Bar Association Maui County Bar Association Lahaina Wildfire Relief, pro bono

Kristen Spees is a Nevada, California and Hawaii Estate Planning Attorney. She focuses on Estate Planning such as Wills and Trusts, Deeds, Charitable Giving, Corporate Social Responsibility and Foundations.

She works with her parents, Frank and Judy Spees, who have worked as estate and financial planning attorneys since 1984. Between the two, they are licensed in HI, NV, CA and FL. www.Spees.com. Their son, Justin Spees, began his career as an investment advisor in 2007 and started managing accounts for clients, trusts, foundations, and businesses. He formed Just Advisors in 2008 and has continued to manage the firm which offers...

Currently my emphasis is on OUI/DUI defense and issues related to the ADLRO, as it relates to driver's license privileges. I also can obtain arrest record expungements for those who qualify. I have practiced law on Maui for over 22 years. I was the first Law Clerk for the Hon. Shackley F. Raffetto (Ret.) and worked for 5 /12 years at the Law Firm of Lowenthal & August before becoming going into my solo-practice of Law, to focus on defending those arrested for driving under the influence.