Finding The Sunrise After The Darkest Nights

At Harrison & Matsuoka, we have a diverse background in criminal defense and business law. Whether you’re charged with a serious felony or dealing with litigation in Hawaiʻi, we’ll be there to help you with our 75+ years of combined experience.

Compassionate Honolulu Attorneys Who Support You Through Every Step Of The Process

Put Your Future In Strong Hands

Being charged with a crime, whether it’s a misdemeanor or a serious felony, can bring your life to a standstill. Your career, your relationships, and your freedom may be placed in jeopardy in the face of a criminal conviction.

No matter the charge, you have the right to a fair and honest legal defense in court. From drugs and sex crimes to violent charges or white-collar crimes, our attorneys will learn the details of your case, determine the best strategy and guide you as you seek the most positive outcome available.

Harrison & Matsuoka: Attorneys at Law

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We Will Work On Your Case From Start To Finish

We will make sure that you are informed about the different legal options available to you. If the possibility of negotiating a plea deal seems to be the most favorable route, our attorneys will lead you in the right direction as you take steps to position yourself for a satisfying resolution.

However, you can still face repercussions if a case is dismissed. If this happens, we make sure you’re your criminal records are erased so you no longer have the offense following you as you try to get your life back. Our firm cares about our clients and their future standings in the community.

Dedicated To Helping Businesses During Legal Disputes

Business owners in Hawaiʻi can come across several legal hurdles while trying to establish or maintain their companies and brands. If you need advice when forming your business or you are facing litigation when it comes to issues such as land use, property or breaking contracts, we will sit down with you and assess the situation to determine what the best path is for you going forward.

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The level of respect that is bestowed upon him from court & jail staff is a true testament of the fact he is held in the highest regard by members of the judiciary, the bar, and the media. He performs his duties with the highest level of integrity.
-V.D.

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Bill is certainly in the top tier of Hawaii’s defense lawyers, and his fees are quite reasonable compared with those of his more arrogant and media-hungry colleagues.
-R.H.

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From our experience, Bill is by far the best defense attorney in the State of Hawaii. He is very experienced and as sharp and smart as it gets and well connected.
-H.R.

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One of the highest-ranked attorneys without the high cost. With the knowledge and experience Bill Harrison has, I was able to have the best chance of having a fair view of my case, which was dismissed. Hands down the best value for sure.
-C.H.

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If you need an attorney to give you positive outlooks he is not your guy. He will always tell you how it is. His expertise exposed the truth to the federal jury and ultimately resulted in a not guilty verdict.
-J.S.

Case Results

DISMISSED:  Robbery in the Second Degree.

ACQUITTED:  Criminal property damage

DISMISSED:  Federal Counterfeiting

PLEA BARGAINED NO JAIL:  Attempted Murder in the First Degree

DISMISSED: Operation of an Unlawful Business

PLEA BARGAINED: Sex Assault in the First Degree