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William A. Harrison
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William A. Harrison

4.7
11 reviews

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2828, Honolulu, HI 96813

Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Immigration and Naturalization

About William A. Harrison

The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-present; Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell; Chair, Judicial Selection Commission State of Hawaii, 1994-1995; Christian Legal Society, President (2020-2022); Who's Who in American Law; Outstanding Lawyers of America; Legal Commentator KHNL News 8; Adjunct Professor, Innocence Project, University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law; Bencher, American Inns of Court IV, Hawaii; Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA); Faculty, Hawaii Public Defenders Advocacy Program; Lawyer Select State Judicial Conference; Member: United States Courts Judicial Conference, Hawaii; Member: Task Force on Criminal Charging Procedures, Twenty-First Legislature, 2003; Member: Act 59 Task Force to Consider Proposals to Revise Hawaii's Community Notification or "Megan's Law," Twenty-Second Legislature, 2004; Member: Hawaii Supreme Court Permanent Committee on Rules of Penal Procedure and Circuit Court Criminal Rules; Co-Author: "Criminal Defense Litigation in Hawaii;" Member: Lt .Governor's Hawaii Drug Control Strategy Task Force, 2004; Member: Litigation Committee, ACLU of Hawaii; Phi Delta Phi (Member, Executive Committee, Richardson Inn, 1979-1981); Member: University of Hawaii Law Review, 1980-1981

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 09, 2010
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The first time I spoke to Mr. Harrison his understanding about my unfortunate matter, was comforting. The following week he flew to Hilo, Hawaii. My case took one year. I am very happy to have hired such a wonderful person, who's profession I have the utmost respect. Mr. William A. Harrison professionalism is over the top. William A. Harrison is the best Criminal Lawyer in the State of Hawaii. I am completely happy with the outcome. Trust in God and William A. Harrison all things all possible.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 1
    • Immigration and Naturalization

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Japanese
    Vietnamese
    Korean
    Chinese
    Thai
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Google Hangouts
    Microsoft Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Partner
    Firm Name
    Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Additional Links
    http://harrisonlawcenter.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, Hawaii
    1981, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
    1982, New Jersey
    1985, U.S. Supreme Court
    1989, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
    1982, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Hawaii State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member)
    American Society of Law and Medicine
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Class of 1977
    B.A.

    University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Class of 1981
    M.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Beppu, Japan, October 13, 1953

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Senior Partner at Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation
4.7
11 reviews

1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2828Honolulu, HI 96813U.S.A.

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Fax: (808) 538-7579
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 08:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Saturday By appointment

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    William A. Harrison is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Hawaii and United States Supreme Court.
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    William A. Harrison speaks Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Thai and Spanish.
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    Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation has 3 attorneys at this location.
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    William A. Harrison attended William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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