David is a Kamehameha Schools graduate and completed his law degree at S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. David also obtained his Master in Business Administration at the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University - Provo. David previously worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Salt Lake District Attorney's Office, and Adams Davis, a prestigious personal injury law firm in Utah. David is dedicated to giving back to the Hawaiian community. He enjoys coaching soccer in Kaneohe for HYSA and AYSO. David is also an accomplished Samoan Fire Knife Dancer, Native American Hoop Dancer, and pianist. He regularly provides volunteer performances with his family in the community for schools, churches, and elderly homes. David previously placed as a semi-finalist in the World Fire Knife Competition at the Polynesian Cultural Center and won the inaugural Kauai Polynesian Festival Fire Knife Competition. David enjoys playing Hawaiian and reggae music and spending time with his wife and four children.

Herb Elesh and Immigration Law office is a national immigration law office. i. He is active in IL, Hawiaii, and throughout the Midwest and in good standing within his State Bar Association. Questionnaire: Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. On a Provisional Waiver case I-601 we were able to have USCIS Chicago District Office approve the extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse which led to an approval for the greencard for a husband who entered on a false passport. His name was misrepresented on his passport and USCIS demanded a waiver of the misrepresentation. Based on the wifes medical records and detailed affidavits from myself and my paralegal and affifavits from the Petitioner and beneficiary he was approved for the I-601 and greencard. How did you build a successful practice? mostly word of mouth from satisfied families and clients; What should clients look for in a lawyer? honest, experienced and professional. should be updating himself/herself on laws/regulations/ changes to courts and USCIS and embassies How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? not as important as new laws and regulations at embassies and USCIS and NVC What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? potential forms of relief such as work permits or green cards or U visa for crime victims or waivers What information do you need in a free phone consultation? potential forms of relief such as work permits or green cards or U visa for crime victims or waivers What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? value-driven law office with almost 20 years of experience but fees as more affordable given the same level of experience and professionalism of the more expensive downtown law offices What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? having approvals which reunite families here in the US and enable them to build their lives here without fear of deportation. What are your other interests in addition to law? social justice for immigrants in USA including voting and participating in our democracy and helping those new citizens learn English and vote Are you involved in your community? offering pro bono help in the community for U.S. citizen applicants