Law Office of John Schum, LLLC

Facing criminal charges can be the most difficult challenge you ever encounter. You need a seasoned defense attorney to effectively represent your legal interests and personally guide you through the process. I have more than 12 years experience in trying criminal cases as a prosecutor, defense counsel and judge and have tried hundreds of cases. I will personally commit to protecting your rights and defending your freedom!

Legal dilemmas threaten your personal freedom, your ability to support your family, your dignity, and your reputation in the community.  The results can permanently change your entire life.  It is crucial that you pick the right attorney to effectively represent you and personally guide you.  Experience and understanding are the qualities you want in selecting someone to defend you.

Protect Your Rights…  Before you plead guilty to a crime, learn your rights and understand your options by speaking with me about your situation.  A conviction, even for a misdemeanor, will create a criminal record that is likely to stay with you forever.  The stigma of a conviction of any kind is a scarlet letter on your school and employment applications.  Having a criminal conviction can damage your community reputation, jeopardize your professional license and can even be used against you in a divorce or civil proceeding.  Now is the time to protect your future. 

A Strong Defense is Important to Your Case

Individuals convicted of a crime whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury are subject to fines, imprisonment, probation and community service, among other penalties.  Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom, your livelihood and your future.

The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. I will navigate you through this complicated legal process.

My firm offers you a well-rounded attorney who knows the system and can make it work for you.  Your case, whether it is large or small, will benefit from my years of study and trying — and winning — a variety of criminal cases.  Every person’s case is important and unique; each individual is significant.  I will not take the easy way out and will involve you in all decisions.  

My courtroom experience and knowledge of the law will ensure you obtain the most beneficial results in your case.  What it boils down to is this:“When it is you versus them, you need me on your side!”

Contact Your Attorney First

Contact me for a free, no-obligation consultation about your situation.  It is in your best interest not to discuss your case with anyone until you contact and discuss your case with me or another attorney.  Anything you say to anyone other than your attorney can and will be used against you in court.

Servicing: Hawaii, Honolulu, Kaneohe