Atty. Deborah L. Kim

Atty. Deborah L. Kim

Deborah L. Kim is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

Honolulu Honolulu 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (808) 458-4838 Book Appointment

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About Deborah L. Kim at a glance

Deborah L. Kim is a criminal defense attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1985). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1985) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah L. Kim is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Santa Clara University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Deborah practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah L. Kim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah L. Kim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Deborah L. Kim's law office located?
Deborah L. Kim's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah L. Kim handle?
Deborah L. Kim focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Deborah L. Kim practiced law?
Deborah L. Kim has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Deborah L. Kim go to law school?
Deborah L. Kim earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco
- 1985
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1985

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