Practice Areas

• Criminal Defense

Mr. Sooalo is a trial lawyer and if it were up to him, he would take every case to trial, as he does not like plea bargaining. This is why we treat every case as though every case will go to trial.

Mr. Sooalo has done many “firsts” in the State of Hawaii — from pioneering the “Tiki Torch Defense” to convincing the Hawaii Paroling Authority the Sex Offender Treatment Program was not mandatory in some situations — and it is because of these kinds of “firsts” in his approaches and strategies to the practice of law that Mr. Sooalo has been able to win cases that other lawyers said could not be won. Mr. Sooalo is recognized by SuperLawyers as being among the best criminal defense lawyers in the State of Hawaii.

• Probate

Mr. Sooalo practices in the area of probate and he has handled some of the largest estates in the State of Hawaii. We are available to discuss with you your estate planning needs and to assist you with your estate matters.

• Business Matters

Mr. Sooalo represents many of Hawaii’s small business owners, handling all of the the legal matters small business owners must contend with in starting up a business, managing and operating the business, and with regulatory and compliance issues. We have helped many small business owners with all aspects of their businesses — from startup to funding and compliance.

• Appellate Law/Post Conviction Proceedings

We have developed a reputation in the legal community for success in this area of the law. From normal appeals in criminal and civil matters, to writs of certiorari and writs of mandamus, to proceedings before the Hawaii Paroling Authority, we are respected by our peers for the success we have achieved in this area of the law.

• Family Law

-Custody Disputes
-Visitation Matters
-TROs
-Divoce
-Pre and Post Decree Relief
-Restraining Orders

Awards

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