Mission Statement

 

My name is Kai Lawrence and I provide high-quality legal services to Hawaii's local residents and visitors, while working hard to collaborate and communicate early and often with clients, foster community relations, and ensure that legal costs remain affordable.

Find out how I can help you.

 
 

Testimonials

Kai assisted me with legal work in defense of a divorce decree that my former spouse was trying to renegotiate via a lower court and subsequently the appeals court. Kai prepared my defense for the appeals court. He was always efficient and professional. He was very easy to work with and was knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend his services for anyone looking for legal help in this area.
— Curt N., 2024 Divorce Appeal Win (Appellate Court Affirmed the decision supporting Father)
When your life is about to change for the worse due to an unjust verdict following a tumultuous divorce filled with deceit, adultery and sabotage, Kai‘s on-point and explanatory appeal provided the truth and clarity that was needed. My faith in our judicial system has been restored after having been tested for falling prey to a shyster of a counsel before Kai who failed to help me and misled me into thinking otherwise. Time as always is and was of the essence and I’m forever grateful for Kai’s attention, thoughtfulness, care and understanding in helping me. Thank you Kai, you are my hero, and may God bless you just as he has blessed me for having found you.
— Diana F., 2021 Appellate Win
I was unable to secure a trial attorney, until a friend referred Kai, albeit an appellate attorney. I emailed him. He was so considerate to reply at a time when I had no choice but to represent myself as ‘pro se’. Upon my request, Kai was amenable to counsel me behind the scenes occasionally at a reasonable fee so that I could be prepared for the likelihood of an appeal; with Kai as my appellate attorney.

Kai’s reliable communication skills cannot be emphasized more. For me, communication kept me grounded, it let me know that I mattered, and most of all, established a trust, based on genuine sincerity, integrity and professional conduct.

Kai eventually took on my appeal after my case ended and in that work I found that he has a gift of parsing the transcript into an appellate brief that gives each carefully written sentence significance, while also collectively fortifying the argument.

It brought me to tears to feel how focused and connected he was to my case and to me. Kai has my respect and eternal gratitude!
— Cheryl S., Divorce Appeal 2024 (Decision Pending)
In a time of frustration, fear and with a sense of hopelessness of an unjust justice system, Kai Lawrence put together the most comprehensive appeal / brief that has restored my faith in Hawaii’s justice system. I felt heard. I felt understood. I felt like someone was actually fighting for my rights. And for the first time since the beginning of this nightmare, someone was actually presenting a clear case on my behalf, in my defense. He is an amazing writer who presented clear facts to support my innocence and case law to advocate for my right for a new and fair trial. No matter the outcome, I atleast feel like someone was finally presenting my side appropriately, since I decided to invoke my right to remain silent. Thank you Kai for your hard work, time and care on my appeal. After all, this is my life and my future and my family’s future that’s affected by the outcome and by your work, you have shown me that you genuinely care about me.
— Henry T., Criminal Appeal 2023 (Decision Pending)
Kai Law handled my case professionally and expeditiously. He is a true pro! He does the maximum for his clients., and I felt that he was there for me. Thank you Kai for helping me get through a very difficult situation.
— Katherine M., Criminal Appeal Before Hawaii's Supreme Court 2022
I hired Kai Law to help me ghostwrite motions for use on my civil case. His writing is top-notch, and I was very happy with the finished product. I was also very happy with the advice Mr. Lawrence gave me and with the level of communication he provided as well. Having worked with other attorneys in the past who were much less communicative, I found the regular and quick communication from Kai very refreshing. It was also very convenient to be able to text questions as need and to use Venmo as a method of payment.
— Myrna M., Civil Motions Practice 2021
Kai Lawrence is the hoped-for legal professional that I was looking for. My case dealt with a challenge to my original sentence from years ago. Communication between Mr. Lawrence and myself has been effortless. His communication is always succinct and clear, and he responds promptly to my inquiries with empathy. I feel heard and assured. His rigorous and thorough investigation of my case and legal needs is evidenced in the accurate and persuasive legal arguments he has made on my behalf. I am confident that I am now going to see the justice I have searched for.
— Monica P., Criminal Defendant Serving Life