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Mark Simonds
Serving individual clients in a variety of legal matters.
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Biography
Mark R. Simonds is a lifelong resident of Maui, Hawaii, who has served Maui for 30 years as a prosecuting attorney. He is now ready to serve you in your time of need, whether you or a loved one is facing a pending criminal charge, or are in need of representation in a legal matter. Call today and Mark will be happy to speak with you.
Education
- Vermont Law School
- J.D. (1989) | Property, real estate (to include historic preservation issues) criminal law,
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- College of the Holy Cross
- B.A. (1986) | History
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- Activities: Crew (rowing)
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- Saint Anthony Junior Senior High School
- High School
- Honors: Honors
- Activities: Football - MIL All Star team, 1981
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Mark R. Simonds Attorney at Law LLLC
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- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
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- Sole Proprietor
- Mark R. Simonds, Attorney at Law
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- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Department of the Prosecuting Attorney County of Maui
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- Litigated over 47 felony jury trials and countless bench trials in the Maui court system.
- Associate
- South Royalton Legal Clinic
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- Assisted clients with matters involving bankruptcy, divorce, and products liability.
Awards
- Attorney of the Year
- Maui County Bar Association
- For contributions and assistance in the formation of the nationally recognized Maui Drug Court Program.
Professional Associations
- Hawaii State Bar Association # 5187
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Hawaii
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- 9th Circuit
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Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Currently accepting clients.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Landlord Rights
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Animal & Dog Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Consumer Law
- Lemon Law
- Juvenile Law
- Personal Injury
Legal Answers
- Q. Backing out of supermarket stall I bumped into someone behind. There was no damage.The lady said I dont know what to do
- A: I recommend that you hire a competent attorney, or, if financial circumstances do not permit that, to apply for the services of a public defender. Depending on how you are charged, this is a matter which could result in the potential for jail time under these facts, possibly up to 10 days! While the imposition of a jail sentence by the court is not likely, there are collateral consequences which could include having points assessed against your license in your new home state, having to pay more for your auto insurance, or, having your carrier dump you as an insured. This is a serious matter worthy of your attention. You have a right to a trial. Even if you elect to forego a trial, and want to “get it over with” a skilled attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce your charge to something that will not have a dire affect on either your driver’s license or your insurability. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to me. Either way, I wish you the best of luck.
- Q. If my friend is gonna get charged with a promoting a detrimental drug but everything was in my truck, if I come
- A: Aloha, as you could potentially incriminate yourself and get charged, I would advise you assert your 5th Amendment Right to remain silent. But, if your friend calls you as a witness at trial you should seek the advice of an attorney. I wish you the best of luck.
- Q. Is promoting gambling in the second degree a felony in hawaii?
- A: It is a misdemeanor. Hawaii Revised Statutes, § 712-1222 (2013 reads as follows: Promoting Gambling In the Second Degree. (1) A person commits the offense of promoting gambling in the second degree if the person knowingly advances or profits from gambling activity. (2) Promoting gambling in the second degree is a misdemeanor. Best of luck.
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