Honolulu Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm

Honolulu Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you are accused of being involved in a crime in Hawaii, the best thing you can do is to hire a criminal defense lawyer. A good criminal defense lawyer has good knowledge of the criminal justice system and can evaluate your case to tell you what you can expect. Furthermore, a good criminal defense lawyer may be able to decrease the charges or reduce the sentence. If you are living in Honolulu County, you have probably noticed there are hundreds of criminal defense attorneys.

Here are some things you should consider when searching for an attorney:

  • Knowledge and Experience – If you need to go to court, the best option for you is to hire an attorney who has tried cases similar to your case and one who feels comfortable in the courtroom. This is why the lawyers at the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm are one of the best options. Our attorneys have previously represented adults, minors, professionals, and people of different ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. It is very important to have an attorney who understands the details and elements of certain crimes rather than hiring one who only dabbles in criminal law or who is specialized in some other area of law. The lawyers at the Attorneys for Freedom law firm have been practicing criminal defense for nearly three decades and can represent clients in both State and Federal court.
  • Determination – Our attorneys are well known for their determination to get the best results for our clients in every case. No matter what accusations you are facing, you can be assured all the attorneys at the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm will fight hard and determinedly for you. We are aware that many allegations are false and that every story has at least two sides. The Attorneys for Freedom are ready to present your story in the courtroom for you in the best possible way. Our knowledge and experience help us to determine what is really going on in your case.
  • Expert Contacts – Over the years, we have established strong professional relationships with numerous experts who can help in certain cases. In many cases, the jury needs to hear the opinion of an expert. This is where The Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm can help too. Their opinions are crucial in some cases, and not all criminal defense attorneys can say they already have relationships with as many experienced experts as we do.
  • Building a Strategy – Our attorneys will analyze your case in detail, and then sit down with you and plan a strategy to attack the charges. We will custom tailor the best possible defense for your case and think outside the box to get you the best results possible. This includes doing our own investigations and witness interviews. You will be updated about the progress of your case, where you will be able to share your own views.

Areas of Criminal Law include:

 

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Felony crimes are the most serious of crimes someone can be charged with. In Hawaii, felonies are divided into (3) three categories according to their seriousness. These felony classes are Class A, Class B, and Class C, with Class A being the most serious.

Examples of Class A felonies include:

  • Murder
  • Sexual Assault in the first degree
  • Promoting a dangerous drug in the first degree
  • Robbery in the first degree
  • Kidnapping in the first degree

Punishments

The punishments listed below are for first-time offenders. If the defendant has 2 or more convictions, the penalties will be even more severe. Also, Class B and Class C felonies are probation eligible.

  • Class A – First time convictions carry 20 years to life prison sentence, and up to a $50,000 fine.
  • Class B – First time convictions carry up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $25,000.
  • Class C – First time convictions carry up to 5 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.

There may be other penalties such as probation, driver’s license suspension, or more depending on the nature of the offense. In addition, you will have a permanent criminal record that can be easily found through a background check. This could affect you when seeking employment, renting a home, acquiring a professional license, and more.

If you have been charged with any type of misdemeanor or felony criminal offense in Honolulu, email us or call our office at 808-647-2423 and our experienced team of criminal defense attorneys will help you come up with the best solutions for your case. We promise to represent you the same way we would want to be represented ourselves.

Hawai’i Office Address:
1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1260 Pauahi Tower
Honolulu, Hawai’i 96813
Phone: 808-647-2423

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Seth P.
18 hours ago
Heavenly Father,
I come before You tired but not broken. You know my story. You have seen every door that has closed, every person who turned away, every night without a home to call my own.
Lord, I was wronged. I have the proof in my hands but no one to fight for me. I followed the rules. I trusted the system. I did what I was taught was right. Yet here I stand, still waiting for justice.
It started last May when Yanika Portillo had my car towed on the same day rent was due. I had to choose between getting my car out of impound or paying rent. I chose my car because I needed it to get to work and to get food. This was not random. It was premeditated. Other cars sat in that parking lot without license plates collecting dust but she targeted mine. The car I drove every single day.
When I went to the office to talk about this selectively enforced policy she turned it against me. She lied to the police. She told them she never drove her GMC Terrain to work. I paid for the police report and read those words myself. Then I took a photo of that same car parked right in front of the leasing office with the building number 8727 clearly visible. I have proof she lied. I thought lying to police to evict someone was illegal but it did not matter. That lie turned into an eviction I could not defend against. The system is not built to protect people like me.
I have over 70 documents that prove my case. Everywhere I go I am told I need an attorney. I tried. I retained Yash from Cronus Law and paid $1500 at a time when I could not afford to waste money. I thought if I planted the seed of justice it would grow if I watered it with determination, truth, and integrity. But my seed was stolen.
Father, I lift up Yanika Portillo to You. I do not pray for her destruction. I pray for her redemption. Bring her out of the darkness. Convict her heart. And end her power to do this to anyone else.
I also pray for the attorneys and the judges who looked the other way. Open their eyes Lord. Remind them of the oaths they took. Let justice not be something only the wealthy and connected can afford.
You know I have never been given an easy path. As a child I was ripped from my home because of false allegations against my parents. I went through over 24 homes in 12 months. Now I am 30 years old. A year ago I was stable, making $41 an hour, living okay. But just like my childhood, all it took was one fabricated lie to make me blacklisted, homeless, and unstable all over again.
If I was anyone other than Seth Printz maybe my outcome would be different. But my fate feels decided. After May 2026 my time to seek justice will have passed. I am not the only one going through this but I am the only one with proof. And it seems like it does not matter.
Lord, this was an execution of my life. I will never be able to buy a home. I will never be able to buy a car. I will never be normal again.
Please send me someone who will listen. Someone who will look at the proof and help me fight for what is right.
You promise in Your Word that You are a defender of the fatherless and the forgotten. I have no one but You. Be my advocate Lord. Send me an attorney with courage. Send me favor in places where I have only found rejection.
I believe You are still working even when I cannot see it. Give me strength to keep going.
Thank You for never leaving me. I trust Your timing even when it hurts.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
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