About
Melinda Mendes is a former Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Public Defender with over 33 years of trial revel in in Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. She has completed over a hundred criminal jury trials and is available to propose for customers in all varieties of Criminal Defense instances, OVUII/DUIs, and Temporary Restraining Orders at the Island of Kauai.
With over 3 many years of experience within the criminal area, Melinda Mendes is a distinctly skilled attorney based in Lihue, Hawaii. As a former Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Public Defender, she has a deep expertise of the crook justice gadget and has efficiently dealt with a huge range of cases for the duration of the Hawaiian islands.
Throughout her career, Melinda Mendes has accrued over 33 years of trial revel in, making her a pro litigator with a tested tune report of success. She has worked on cases in Kauai, Maui, and Oahu, and has finished over 100 crook jury trials, showcasing her knowledge inside the court.
Specializing in Criminal Defense instances, OVUII/DUIs, and Temporary Restraining Orders, Melinda Mendes is devoted to presenting pinnacle-notch prison illustration to her clients. She is known for her sturdy advocacy competencies and her commitment to defensive the rights of those facing crook expenses.
Located on the stunning island of Kauai, Melinda Mendes is available to help customers with their legal desires and guide them via the complexities of the felony gadget. Whether you are dealing with criminal charges or need felony advice regarding OVUII/DUIs or Temporary Restraining Orders, Melinda Mendes is right here to assist.
Trust Melinda Mendes to be your recommend inside the courtroom and depend upon her years of enjoy to fight to your rights. Contact her these days to schedule a consultation and take step one closer to resolving your felony problems.
Legal Issues
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience
- Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer at Law
2021 - has membership
Hawaii State Bar
1989 - Deputy Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender
2019 - Criminal Defense Lawyer
Lawyer at Law. LLLC
2015 - Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer
County of Kauai
2010 - Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer
County of Maui
2006 - Assistant U.S. Lawyer
Department of Justice, U.S. Lawyers Office- Tucson, Arizona
2002 - Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer
County of Maui
1993 - Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer
County of Honolulu
1989 - Defender Intern
Office of the Public Defender, State of Hawaii
1988
Education

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Associations
Costs
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Free Consultancy Service
20 minute free consultation