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Your Trusted Honolulu Legal Advocate
For over three decades, the Law Offices Of Steve Cedillos has stood as a pillar of legal excellence in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded on principles of unwavering advocacy and client-centric representation, our firm specializes in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury cases, delivering tailored solutions to complex legal challenges. With a career spanning 30+ years, Attorney Steve Cedillos combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to protecting clients' rights, whether navigating military criminal defense matters or resolving high-stakes family law disputes.Our approach emphasizes transparent communication, ethical practice, and leveraging extensive courtroom experience to achieve favorable outcomes. Recognized by the Hawaii State Bar and SAG-AFTRA, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing personalized attention to each client's unique circumstances. From contested divorces to serious criminal charges, our team remains dedicated to minimizing stress and maximizing results through strategic legal counsel.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Personal Injury
Military Defense
Traffic Violations
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
Property Division
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of legal experience in criminal defense and family law.
- Our team provides tireless representation in complex legal matters.
- We specialize in military criminal defense proceedings.
- Compassionate advocacy for family law and divorce cases.
- Client-centered approach prioritizing individual needs and goals.
Associations and certifications
- Hawaii State Bar
- SAG-AFTRA
What people say
Extremely ethical lawyer
Sharp and effective
Provided painless solutions
Compassionate criminal lawyer
Made horrible experience bearable
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing charges ranging from DUIs to violent crimes. With over 30 years of experience, we challenge evidence, negotiate plea deals, and litigate trials to minimize penalties. Specializing in military defense cases, we handle courts-martial proceedings while maintaining aggressive courtroom representation. Clients benefit from strategic defense planning tailored to their specific charges and circumstances.
Family Law
We resolve complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division. Our approach balances compassionate guidance with assertive advocacy, prioritizing children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Services include drafting parenting plans, negotiating settlements, and litigating contested cases to achieve equitable outcomes in Honolulu's family courts.
Child Custody
Specialized child custody representation focuses on creating stable parenting arrangements through mediation or litigation. We help clients establish custody agreements considering children's needs, parental capabilities, and Hawaii's best-interest standards. Our experience includes handling military deployment challenges and modifying existing custody orders to reflect changing circumstances.
Divorce Representation
We guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces, addressing asset division, alimony, and post-divorce modifications. Our practice handles high-asset divorces involving business valuations while offering cost-effective solutions for straightforward cases. The firm emphasizes collaborative approaches but remains prepared for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury services pursue compensation for accident victims through insurance negotiations and litigation. We handle auto accidents, slip-and-fall cases, and medical malpractice claims within Hawaii's two-year statute of limitations. The practice navigates comparative negligence rules and no-fault insurance requirements to maximize client recoveries.
People
Steve Cedillos
Attorney
With over 30 years of legal experience, Steve Cedillos specializes in criminal defense and family law in Honolulu. A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Law, he combines courtroom expertise with military defense specialization. Recognized for ethical practice and client dedication, he serves on the Hawaii State Bar and SAG-AFTRA.
Questions
What areas of law does the Law Office of Steve Cedillos specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, divorce representation, child custody cases, and personal injury claims across Honolulu, Hawaii.
How does the firm handle military defense cases?
Our practice includes military criminal defense for courts-martial proceedings, leveraging specialized knowledge of Uniformed Services regulations and Hawaii's unique legal landscape.
What experience does Steve Cedillos have in family law?
Attorney Cedillos has over 25 years of experience handling complex family law matters including high-asset divorces, child custody disputes, and military-related custody arrangements.
Are emergency legal services available?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency legal services for urgent criminal defense and family law matters requiring immediate attention.
How does the firm approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights through tailored parenting plans, mediation, and courtroom advocacy when necessary.
