Legal Services & Lawyers

I am a German & U.S. attorney practicing bankruptcy and criminal defense law. In addition, I am providing cost-efficient legal services in civil & commercial litigation.
For more information please visit www.petersonlawhawaii.com

I am an active duty Navy Judge Advocate who practices in the areas of Criminal Law (currently prosecutions), Installation Law, and International Law. My next assignment will be as a professor of International Law. As I am active duty and not currently in a Defense billet, I cannot, at the present time, take on Military or US Government cases.

I am an attorney, licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Hawaii. Prior to starting my private practice, I was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and prosecuted various offenses including DUIs, sexual assault cases, and attempted murder. I have been a solo practitioner for twelve years. Although qualified to practice in other areas, I have deliberately limited the areas of my practice to family law and bankruptcy matters. I was an adjunct professor and taught law classes at a local university. I taught seminars to other local attorneys in various areas of the law.

The Law Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC is a criminal defense firm in Honolulu, Hawaii concentrating in criminal law, military law, civil rights and federal indian law. Criminal and military defense attorney Kevin O'Grady has been a Deputy City Prosecutor, Special Assistant United States Attorney, Chief Prosecutor, Trial Counsel, Senior Trial Counsel, Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Criminal Procedure and Legal Instructor and Paralegal Instructor in criminal law, evidence and ethics. His career spans more than thirteen years and he has experience on the mainland, in Hawaii and abroad in foreign countries.

As a Honolulu Hawaii criminal and military defense lawyer, Kevin O'Grady believes that anyone accused of a crime is presumed to be not guilty and is entitled to an effective defense by a vigorous and thoroughly prepared and competent attorney. Kevin fights aggressively to ensure that his clients' rights are thoroughly protected.

Kevin has experience with all types of crimes including manslaughter, negligent homicide, aggravated assault, assault, terroristic threatening, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, custodial interference, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, child molestation, child pornography, burglary, trespass, unauthorized entry, property damage, theft, shoplifting, unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, unauthorized entry into a propelled vehicle, robbery, forgery, credit card fraud, escape, false official statement, disorderly conduct, harassment, prostitution, indecent or lewd acts, possession of drugs, sale of drugs, trafficking of drugs, contempt of court, TRO (Temporary Restraining Order), abuse of a family or household member, domestic violence, reckless driving, excessive speeding, DUI, DWI, OVUII, underage drinking, statutory rape, open container, illegal camping, desertion, AWOL, missing movement, disrespect to an officer, disobeying an officer, insubordinate conduct, failure to obey a general order, malingering, sodomy, housebreaking, conduct unbecoming an officer, adultery, fraternization, obstruction of justice, pandering, threats and intimidation, expungement requests, prison litigation including parole board matters and requests for pardons, removal and deportation proceedings as well as CPS (Child Protective Service Agency) proceedings involving allegations of abuse or neglect, and juvenile delinquency proceedings.

As a criminal and military defense attorney located in Hawaii, Kevin O'Grady has experience with federal, state, county, city, military and tribal courts. He has experience with felonies, misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors, violations, General Courts-Martial, Special Courts-Martial, Summary Courts-Martial, non-judicial punishment (also known as ART 15 or Captain's Mast), letters of reprimand, General Officer Memoranda of Reprimand, enlisted and officer separation administrative boards, appeals including criminal and immigration following deportation and removal proceedings, post-trial actions, petitions for post conviction relief, and discharge characterization appeals.

Kevin O'Grady also defends his clients' civil rights, specifically the right to keep and bear arms as protected in the United States Constitution and other state constitutions. He also assists clients who require assistance in their confrontations with federally recognized indian tribes.