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Mark Simonds
Serving individual clients in a variety of legal matters.
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Communication Skills
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Ethics and Professionalism
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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.
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
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Currently accepting clients.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Hawaii
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- 9th Circuit
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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.
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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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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Legal Answers
32 Questions Answered
- Q. I was arrested and charged with UCPV bail set$12,000 I didn’t steal vehicle it was given to me as a gift by a friend
- A: There are situations in life where an attorney is not a luxury, but a necessity. This is one of those times as Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle in Hawaii is a serious felony. Based on your question you may have a potential defense (Lack of intent) that may be worthwhile to discuss with an attorney. Best of luck.
- Q. Oh and I nearly forgot when they took me to the holding cell .I was repeatly asking to talk to my lawyer
- A: When someone is in police custody, and subjected to interrogation, all questioning must cease if the person detained requests a lawyer. Also, if the person detained asserts their right to remain silent, police must cease questioning, however, my resume questioning at a later time. Please talk to your attorney about this, as there may be a basis for a motion to suppose any incriminating statements you may have made.
- 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.
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