Atty. Joseph A. Gomes

Atty. Joseph A. Gomes

Joseph A. Gomes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal defense.

Honolulu Honolulu 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Joseph A. Gomes at a glance

Joseph A. Gomes is a criminal defense, business, and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1996) and Regis University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph A. Gomes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal defense
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from Regis University in 1982, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Joseph practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Gomes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Gomes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph A. Gomes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joseph A. Gomes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

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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Common questions about Joseph A. Gomes

Where is Joseph A. Gomes's law office located?
Joseph A. Gomes's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Gomes handle?
Joseph A. Gomes focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Joseph A. Gomes practiced law?
Joseph A. Gomes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Joseph A. Gomes go to law school?
Joseph A. Gomes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Joseph A. Gomes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1996
B.A.
Regis University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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