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With over a decade of experience as a trial lawyer, I am dedicated to providing top-tier legal services in Criminal Defense, Family Law & Divorce, Probate & Estate, Personal Injury, and Workmans Compensation. I also offer mediation and arbitration services, helping clients resolve conflicts efficiently outside of court.. As a lifelong resident of Vidalia, Georgia, I take great pride in serving the community I call home. I graduated from Vidalia Comprehensive High School, Georgia Southern University, and Florida Coastal School of Law. In addition to my legal practice, I served part-time as a Judge Advocate General Officer in the Georgia Army National Guard and am a proud United States Army Veteran.. I am happily married to Jessica Downie, and together we are raising our two wonderful children, a daughter named Nora and a son named Jack Jr. My commitment to both my family and my clients drives me to provide compassionate, effective legal representation.

Managing attorney Michael Starosto was born and raised in the upstate of South Carolina. He pursued his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech with a degree in Public Policy and went on to graduate from the Emory University School of Law. Upon graduation, Michael began working as a prosecutor and quickly gained a reputation as a strong litigator. Michael has taught classes on a wide range of legal issues and criminal procedure. Now let Michael take this experience and have it work for you today.

Work - that is what we do. Show up, work hard, and do what you say - that was a lesson learned early on from Josh's Father and the guiding principal at Teague Law. We will explore every defense, investigate all the evidence, and fight for our clients at every turn. Attorney Josh Teague will never compromise your case or advise you to settle for less work.. Josh has dedicated his entire adult life to the study and practice of law - he has spent the past 15 years working in a law office, studying the law, interning with 2 Judges, completing an internship program with the United States Attorneys Office, and practicing law himself. In fact, Josh met his Wife, LeeAnn, when she was working for her Grandmother, the Gilmer County Clerk of Superior Court.. Josh is a native of North Georgia with family ties to the community dating into the early 1800’s. Josh is intimately familiar with local area and values, granting him insight into the procedures and attitudes of the local juries, courts, politicians, judges, and prosecutors.. After graduating Kennesaw State University with honors, Josh Attended Florida Coastal School of Law where he graduated in the top 20% of his class, and won numerous awards for his knowledge and excellence in Criminal law, Advocacy, and Trial Skills.Having gained experience in 2 Judges’ offices, a Federal Prosecutor’s Office, and having Practiced law himself, Josh brings a unique perspective to each case that many lawyers simply cannot.. Josh now focuses his practice on fighting for clients who need help with DUI, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.. The practice of law isn't a job for Josh - its a passion - fueled by his desire to fight for those who have no voice, who are unable to fight for themselves, or just need a helping hand. Josh founded Teague Law on the principal that every Client should have an unflinching advocate and he goes to battle for his clients every day with that in mind.

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

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.

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

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.

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.