Damir Kouliev | Maui Criminal Lawyer | Hawaii

Damir Kouliev

Damir Kouliev

Misdemeanor, Felony, DUI-DWI, Criminal, General Practice, Traffic, TRO & Restraining Orders

Maui’s affordable criminal and general practice attorney

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About Damir

Damir Kouliev has taken a road less travelled to private law practice on Maui and the Big Island. He grew up in Europe, and after he graduated with his Bachelor in Anthropology from rigorous and academically ambitious Reed College, he decided to attend law school at William S. Richardson’s School at University of Hawaii-Manoa in Honolulu and Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA.   In 2007 he was awarded Juris Doctorate Degree and Environmental Specialization Certificate (with Distinction) and became a member of the Hawaii State Bar and Hawaii County Bar.

After starting his career as an associate with a prominent Hilo firm, Damir Kouliev has transitioned to a successful criminal defense practice, while staying active in environmental, health, youth, and social justice issues.  For example, he was a recipient of a 2008 Healing Our Island Grant, to put together a benefit concert focused on fighting methamphetamine use through healthy recreational options. His professional and community endeavors are based on the premise that cultivation of self-worth and pro-social activities can repair lives and communities.

In his own life, Damir Kouliev maintains health and balance with parenting, travel, outdoor adventures, sports, nutrition, music, art, and meditation.

Damir Kouliev is committed to keeping his services affordable. His low overhead allows him to keep his hourly rates significantly less than other private lawyers on the Big Island. He will make sure that your investment will go a long way, by personally tending to your inquiries and maintaining integrity in your billing. Like other attorneys, he requires a refundable deposit before tendering services, but keeps his retainer amount lower than other attorneys. The amount depends on type of case, so call or email for an estimate, anytime. Ask about specials for seniors, students, veterans, and for juvenile cases. Depending on your goals, Damir Kouliev offers limited representation packages with low deposit. For criminal, DUI or traffic matters, for instance, these may include police report review, plea-bargaining, other Prosecutor contact, or any combination of those as agreed. If you are unsure whether to hire an attorney or just need some basic legal guidance in handling a matter yourself, schedule a discounted initial consultations with Damir Kouliev to help get you started. Schedule permitting, Damir Kouliev may be able to provide a free phone consultation. Unlike most attorneys, Damir Kouliev offers house calls throughout the island. For home visits or court appearances outside of Wailuku, the additional charge depends on the mile distance from the main office.

Admission

Verified HI

2007

Education

Reed College

BA (Anthropology)

2004

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Trained Mediator, Kuikahi Mediation Center