William Harrison
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
The Hawaii criminal law firm of Harrison & Matsuoka, handles felonies and misdemeanors, drug crimes, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, murder, assaults, gun charges, and domestic violence cases. We have extensive experience in Federal Court, State Court, and Military Courts. Harrison & Matsuoka cares more than just about the case, we care about our clients. Facing a criminal conviction can be devastating to an individual's life, job, reputation, and family. We understand that this experience is traumatic and we are resolved to handle your case in a sensitive matter and by endeavoring to keep your case matter confidential. You can expect the utmost care, before, during and even after your case is completed.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Military Law
Veteran's Benefits
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Fees
- Free Consultation - Will give free initial telephonic and in person consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa and MasterCards
- Contingent Fees - On personal Injury cases
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Member Hawaii Supreme Court Permanent Committee on Rules of Penal Procedure and Circuit Court Criminal Rules
Year: Current
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Director Hawaii Bar Association
Year: 2018 - 2020
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Chair Judicial Selection Commission
Year: 1990 - 1996
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Professional Associations
Hawaii State Bar Member (1981 - Current)
New Jersey Bar Member (1982 - Current)
Nationional Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life Member (1990 - Current)
Awards
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Hawai'i Lawyer of the Year 2016, White Collar Criminal Defense
The Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Hawai'i Lawyer of the Year 2015, General Criminal Defense
The Best lawyers in America 2015.0
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Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell 2003.0
Education
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University of Hawaii - Manoa M.A. (1981) | American Studies
Year: 1977 - 1981
Honors: GRE Scholarship
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University of Hawaii - Manoa B.A. (1976) | Art History
Year: 1971 - 1976
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University of Hawaii - Manoa J.D. (1981) | Law
Year: 1978 - 1981
Honors: Law Review Activities: Phi Delta Phi - Secretary
Websites
American Savings Bank Tower
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1180, Honolulu, HI 96813
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(808) 538-7579