Mark Simonds

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.

Vermont Law School

J.D. (1989) | Property, real estate (to include historic preservation issues) criminal law,

1986 - 1989

College of the Holy Cross

B.A. (1986) | History

1982 - 1986

Activities: Crew (rowing)

Saint Anthony Junior Senior High School

High School

1982

Honors: Honors

Activities: Football - MIL All Star team, 1981

Attorney

Mark R. Simonds Attorney at Law LLLC

2021 - Current

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney

2019 - 2021

Sole Proprietor

Mark R. Simonds, Attorney at Law

2018 - 2019

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney County of Maui

1990 - 2018

Litigated over 47 felony jury trials and countless bench trials in the Maui court system.

Associate

South Royalton Legal Clinic

1989 - 1989

Assisted clients with matters involving bankruptcy, divorce, and products liability.

Attorney of the Year

Maui County Bar Association

2006

For contributions and assistance in the formation of the nationally recognized Maui Drug Court Program.

Hawaii State Bar Association  # 5187

Member

Current

Hawaii

Since 1990

9th Circuit

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Currently accepting clients.

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

Q. Is the death due to "complications of blunt force injuries of the head" considered to be an accidental death?

20 December 2021

A: Aloha, blunt force trauma is exactly that - an injury caused by blunt force, whether applied intentionally by another person, or due to accidental circumstances. It is more a medical term than a legal term. It just describes the type of causation, not the state of mind of the individual inflicting that injury, if there is one. In other words, it is also possible for blunt force trauma to be caused by a falling tree branch, for example. I hope this answers your question, feel free to contact me should you have further questions. Sorry for your loss.

Q. Does a Federal crime override a state crime?

13 December 2021

A: I am so sorry what your ohana is going through, especially around the holidays. Your father relied on the representation of a government official, to his detriment. If he is charged with a violation of the Order for Protection, he may have a defense if the offense was; 1) de minimis; or 2) he did not intend to violate the order. It will really turn on the facts and circumstances of the case. I sincerely wish for peace and healing for your family.

Q. If my tire was damaged while on Federal government property, can I get reimbursed for the cost of the tire?

11 November 2021

A: Aloha, I would try to reach out to the entity upon whose premises your vehicle was damaged. For relatively small claims, such as a tire, the National Park Service, for example, will require you to complete a form asking for details if the incident. Typically, these kinds of claims are usually handled expeditiously and it is worth your time, and a few phone calls, to resolve the matter. Best of luck.

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