John Matthew Schum

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii providing legal representation in all courts throughout the Hawaiian Islands and to military members anywhere in the world. I am admitted to practice law in California and Hawaii. The focus of my practice is defending civilians and servicemembers accused of a crime. However, I have a full service practice and you do not need to search any further for an attorney to represent you in any matter.

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  Visa and MasterCard
• Contingent Fees
  Where possible

California

Since 1992

Hawaii

Since 2006

Owner

Law Office of John Schum

2006 - Current

A law firm dedicated to defending individuals charged with a State or Federal criminal offense in the Hawaiian Islands and servicemembers accused of crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice worldwide.

Infantry Officer, Prosecutor, Defense Counsel and Military Judge

United States Marine Corps

1984 - 2006

I began my career in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer. I was selected for the Funded Legal Education Program and earned my juris doctorate. I then spent 12 years in a courtroom seeing the military justice system from all angles.

University of Virginia

LL.M. | Military Law

1998 - 1999

California Western School of Law

J.D. (1992) | General Law

1989 - 1992

Purdue University - Purdue University

B.S. | Industrial Management

1980 - 1984

Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2007 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

Hawaii State Bar

Member

2006 - Current

California State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Current