About

Meet Matthew A Sylva, a committed lawyer in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, supplying criminal offerings for numerous instances with a focal point on criminal defense, family law, and environmental law. Matthew A Sylva is the proprietor and lawyer for Akamai Law, LLLC, in which he gives prison services for a wide variety of instances. With a robust history in criminal protection, Matthew has revel in dealing with crook site visitors cases, felonies, DUIs, and greater. His preceding work with the Office of the Public Defender in Kailua-Kona provided him with precious revel in in representing indigent clients in numerous crook instances. In addition to crook protection, Matthew also has revel in in family regulation, such as TRO cases, juvenile criminal instances, and mental health instances. His certificate in environmental law from the William S. Richardson School of Law further enhances his information on this vicinity. While his attention is by and large on criminal protection, Matthew is willing to deal with sure civil subjects on a case-via-case foundation. Passionate approximately his paintings, Matthew is devoted to representing his clients with empathy and finding modern solutions to their felony concerns. If you're in need of a attorney in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Matthew A Sylva is ready to tackle new challenges and offer you with the legal illustration you deserve.

Legal Issues

DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

Family Law

Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Environmental Law

• Temporary Restraining Orders
• Excessive Speeding Tickets (30+mph or over 80mph)

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Owner/Lawyer
  Akamai Law, LLLC
  2022
• Deputy Public Defender III
  Office of the Public Defender
  2018
• President
  Students for Public Outreach and Civic Education (SPOCE)
  2016
• Law Clerk Extern
  State of Hawaii Judiciary
  2016
• Summer Extern
  State of Hawaii Legislature
  2015

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  We offer free consultations over the phone or by video. Please try to keep things under 30 minutes. If a you require a longer consultation, we can schedule one for a fee.
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  We do not normally handle cases on a contingent basis, however we will consider certain exceptions if we believe we can properly handle your case. Criminal and family cases are always by flat fee or at an hourly rate.
• Retaines and Rates
  Contact us today to learn about our rates compared to the true costs of going unrepresented.

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