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The Law Office of Victor Bakke, ALC is a firm devoted to defending the criminally accused. Not only does Attorney Bakke have more than 20 years of experience in criminal law; he also has a background in prosecution. This allows him to truly understand the ins and outs of the criminal justice system, and to provide his clients with the most effective counsel possible. Mr. Bakke has been featured on numerous media outlets, and he is known in Honolulu for the tough defense and effective counsel he provides. In fact, during his career, Attorney Bakke has won more than 3,000 criminal cases. No case is too complex for the firm to take on, and you can be confident that your case will be in good hands if you retain Mr. Bakke’s representation. To see how you may benefit from teaming up with a criminal defense attorney in Honolulu, contact the firm today.

Myron Takemoto is a founding partner of Takemoto & Shimozono, LLC.  Over 21 years of litigation experience.  Graduated with Honors from Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, a Minor in Mathematics and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.  Attended Loyola Law School (Los Angeles, California), obtained Juris Doctor degree in 1994.  Upon graduation, returned to serve the people of Hawaii.  Worked for over 10 years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City & County of Honolulu and over 11 years as a partner in the law firm of Takemoto & Shimozono, LLC.

Noel Tipon, a former Marine, is the owner of Tipon Law Firm, LLLC. Noel is an experienced Hawaii criminal lawyer who specializes in representing military service members, including court martial defense, and criminal law. Mr. Tipon represents clients in military and civilian courts and is licensed to practice law in Hawaii and all military courts. As a proud veteran of the Armed Forces and former judge advocate for the United States Marine Corps (USMC), he has over 25 years of experience representing Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen in military proceedings and civilian courts. He continues to support the men and women of the Armed Forces by representing servicemembers with military law issues.. Mr. Tipon began his military career in 1998 serving as a commissioned officer and military attorney in the United States Marine Corps. During his career, he worked as a criminal defense attorney at the Law Center at the Marine Corps Base in 29 Palms, CA, with the Navy-Marine Corps Appellate Defense Division in Washington, D.C., and the Law Center at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. He was deployed to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. While in Iraq, he served at the Headquarters for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 11th MEU in the Al Anbar province, where he investigated claims against the United States and conducted humanitarian assistance missions. Following his deployment to Iraq, Mr. Tipon was stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where he provided legal services and counsel to clients in Hawaii and Japan. He left the Marine Corps in December 2007 with the rank of Major. He continues to support the men and women of the Armed Forces in his private practice by representing servicemembers with military and civilian issues.

Mark Bridges is a leading authority on military justice and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). He is recognized as one of the premier criminal law defense attorneys in the military. Mark brings over 30 years of experience as a criminal law defense attorney and prosecutor, military trial judge, and senior legal advisor to his civilian law practice focused exclusively on the defense of military members in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.. Ganz and Bridges Law Office LLLC, located on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, provides state of the art representation and criminal defense of military members on Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield (Wheeler AAF), Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), and all other military installations throughout the world. It is committed to defending members of the Armed Forces, ranging from junior enlisted to senior officers, who are under military investigation, facing adverse action, or pending an Article 32 preliminary hearing and trial by court martial. The firm has extensive experience with all UCMJ offenses, including murder, manslaughter, aggravated assault, kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, sexual contact, stalking, drug offenses, drunk driving, endangerment, robbery, larceny, conspiracy, AWOL, desertion, failure to obey orders, maltreatment, false official statements, obstructing justice, and communicating threats.

Successful, affordable criminal, DUI, traffic, TRO and general law attorney Damir Kouliev is based on the beautiful island of Maui and and services Hilo, Kailua Kona, Waimea - Kamuela, Puna, Hamakua, Kohala, & Kau districts on Hawaii Island.  Call or text the Kouliev firm at for quality legal representation that you can afford, with the personal attention that your case requires.  24 hour service available.

WORK EXPERIENCE:. EDUCATION:. William S. Richardson School of Law

I am an experienced Trial Attorney who was born and raised in Hawaii.  I entered private practice after serving 28 years in the public sector as a successful trial deputy prosecutor (26 years) and trial deputy public defender (almost 2 years).  I aggressively protect my client's rights and interests with effective and personal representation in OVUII/DUI, and Criminal defense, as well as TROs and Restaining Orders.. I graduated from Kahuku High and Elementary School, the University of Hawaii-Manoa, and the William S. Richardson School of Law. Upon earning a Juris Doctor of Law, I worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on the Islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kaua'i, handling all types of criminal trials, from DUI/OVUII to Murder in the First Degree.  I have also worked as a deputy public defender on the Island of Kaua'i. I am now available to assist private clients in their time of need.

Born and raised on the island of Kauai.  Very knowledgeable of the people of Kauai, its history, and its politics.  Once an active member of the West Side Lion's Club and Legal Counsel for the State of Hawaii Lion's organization.  Former member of the board of directors for the Hawaii State Bar Association.  Served seven years as a Defender Council for the State of Hawaii.

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. She is currently the Secretary of the Maui County Bar Association. This is her second term serving as Secretary for the MCBA.. When she first moved to Maui she worked for one of the Island’s largest law firms where she got a solid foundation in Civil Litigation. She then became a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney on Maui where she gained invaluable experience prosecuting OUIs/DUIs, assaults, and drug cases. After leaving the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office she starting using the skills acquired at the office defending people accused of crimes.. Ms. Cuccia works hand in hand with her clients helping them navigate the criminal justice system which can be intimidating and complex. She makes sure her clients understand every step of the process and is readily available to answer their questions.. Practice ares: Criminal Defense (OUIs/DUIs, ADLRO, Domestic Violence Charges, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Petty Misdemeanors, TROs, Family Court, District Court, Civil Restricted License Requests, Lifetime Revocation Petitions