William A. Harrison 20YEARSAWARDED

William A. Harrison

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Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar
William A. Harrison
William A. Harrison
Honolulu, HI
Works at
Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

William A. Harrison is an attorney with Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation in Honolulu, Hawaii. His practice includes Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar matters in federal, state, and military courts.

In federal criminal matters, Mr. Harrison represents individuals and businesses in cases involving drug offenses, white collar and fraud allegations, crimes of violence, federal firearm charges, computer crimes, grand jury investigations, corporate and business defense matters, money laundering, and racketeering charges.

His state criminal defense practice includes representation in matters involving homicide, vehicular homicide, drug offenses, sex offenses, white collar and fraud allegations, violent crimes, and property crimes.

Mr. Harrison also represents military personnel facing criminal allegations involving drug offenses, violent crimes, sex offenses, theft, and fraud-related charges.

In addition to his criminal defense practice, Mr. Harrison handles personal injury matters involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice claims, and insurance disputes.

Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation provides legal representation for clients facing complex criminal and civil matters.

Works at
Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation

1 Best Lawyers award

Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation logo

Locations

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • Filipino
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Mandarin
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese

Education

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1981
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa, Masters, graduated 1981

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, 1982
  • Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association, 1981

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1993
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1982
  • U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1982
  • U.S. District Court District of Hawaii, 1981

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Hawaii State Bar Association - Oahu Director
  • United States Courts Judicial Conference, 2004 – 2005, 2014 - Attendee
  • Act 59 Task Force to Consider Proposals to Revise Hawaii’s Community Notification or “Megan’s Law” 2003 – 2004 - Member
  • Hawaii Supreme Court Permanent Committee on Rules of Penal Procedure and Circuit Court Criminal Rules - Member
  • Task Force on Charging Procedures, Twenty-First Legislature 2003 - Member
  • Lt. Governor’s Hawaii Drug Control Strategy Task Force, 2004 - Member
  • State Judicial Conference 1991 – 1994 - Lawyer select
  • Judicial Selection Commission, State of Hawaii 1994 – 1995 - Chair
  • International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi - Richardson Inn - Member, Executive Committee, 1979 to 1981
  • The Association of Plaintiffs Lawyers of Hawaii - Member, Board of Governors, 1989 to 1990
  • American Society of Law and Medicine - Member
  • The Association of Plaintiffs Lawyers of Hawaii - Member, 1989 to 1990
  • Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member
  • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America - Member
  • American Inns of Court IV, Hawaii - Bencher
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers ("NACDL") - Life Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member, 1982 to 2020
  • Hawaii State Bar Association - Member, 1981 to Present

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Criminal Defense: White-Collar Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Criminal Defense: General Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Honolulu (2016)
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice, Honolulu (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Special Focus:
  • Drug Offenses
  • Environmental Crimes
  • Government Investigations
  • Grand Jury
  • Patriot Act
  • Securities Fraud
  • Sex Abuse
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Violent and Nonviolent Crimes
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV-Rated for ethical standards and legal ability

  • “Outstanding Lawyers of America”

  • “Who’s Who in American Law” 2003 – Present

  • Listed in: Hawaii Super Lawyers 2008 – Present

  • Martindale-Hubble Registry of Preeminent Lawyers 2003 – Present

Additional Information

  • Classes and Seminars
  • Adjunct Professor – “Hawaii Innocence Project,” University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law
  • Faculty Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (“NITA”)
  • Lecturer, Trial Advocacy Program, Office of the Public Defender, State of Hawai‘i
  • Faculty Member, National Business Institute Legal Seminars
  • Presenter, People’s Law School, American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Faculty Member, Department of Land & Natural Resources (“DLNR”) Police Academy
  • Pro Bono Activities
  • President, Christian Legal Society, Hawaii Chapter, 2020 – 2022
  • President of the Board, Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline, 1991 – 1992
  • Delegate, Hawaii Democratic Party State Convention, 1988 – 2008
  • Afro-American Lawyers Association, Past President and Founding Member
  • ACLU of Hawaii, Litigation Committee Member, 2002 – 2009
  • NAACP Hawaii Chapter, Former Legal Redress Officer
  • Interscholastic League of Honolulu, Wrestling Coach of the Year, 1990 – 1991

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