An experienced, professional advocate who knows the Courtroom.
When everything is on the line, you want a lawyer the other side takes seriously. Segal Law is led by a former deputy prosecuting attorney and big-firm commercial and civil litigator. From our office in Wailuku, we represent clients across Hawaiʻi in criminal defense, personal injury, TROs and injunctions, and estate litigation and probate. Call today to schedule a consultation.
Our team prepares every case to go to trial.
The other side knows which lawyers try cases and which ones settle to stay out of the courtroom. We are in court across Hawaiʻi every week. We prepare every case as if it will go before a judge or jury.
Segal Law provides large firm experience, with small firm accessibility.
Most cases are settled without a trial. But the other side always thinks about what a judge or jury would do. They make their best offers to avoid that risk. How they see the risk depends on who your lawyer is, and they decide long before anyone sits down to negotiate. Insurance companies, opposing lawyers and prosecutors keep track of which lawyers try cases and which ones are afraid of a courtroom. They make their offers with that in mind.
Segal Law is a trial practice. We are in Hawaiʻi courtrooms regularly. We argue motions, question witnesses, and appear before the same judges and the same deputies week after week. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. That is how you get a fair result, whether or not the case ever reaches a jury.
You deserve an experienced trial lawyer for the cases that matter most to you and your family.
A criminal charge, a serious injury, a restraining order, or a fight over a family estate can change your life. In these cases, the two sides disagree. Most are decided in a courtroom, or by what the other side thinks will happen there. Segal Law handles them from the first consultation through trial. Every case gets the preparation and courtroom experience of a former prosecutor and civil litigator.
01Criminal Defense
The legal practice of defending those accused of crimes, aiming to protect their rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
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02TRO / Injunction Against Harassment
Legal order that protects individuals from harassment by prohibiting the harasser from contacting or approaching them. It provides temporary relief until a full hearing can take place.
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03Personal Injury
Helping individuals seek compensation for injuries caused by accidents or negligence, such as medical bills, lost wages, & pain and suffering.
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04Estate Litigation & Probate
Settling an estate through the courts, and representing families when an estate is contested. This includes trustee and fiduciary disputes, will and trust contests, partition of inherited land, and disagreements among beneficiaries.
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Providing trusted legal advice in Hawaiʻi.
Experience matters in any legal case. At Segal Law, you get the skilled legal advice and representation you need.
We bring strong legal skills, practical solutions and integrity to every case. We work hard to get you the best possible result in these practice areas:
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury (Car / Bike / Pedestrian Accidents and Premises Liability)
- Temporary Restraining Orders and Injunctions Against Harassment
- Estate Litigation and Probate (Trustee Disputes, Partition, Will and Trust Contests)
- Estate Planning — Mana Wealth Estate Planning(opens on manawealthhawaii.com)
Brandon Segal at a glance
He has worked as a prosecutor, a civil litigator and a judicial law clerk. Here is what each of those jobs means for his clients.
Criminal Defense
Nearly a decade as a State prosecutor
Tried jury cases in Circuit Court, prosecuted felonies at every level, handled Family Court offenses, and screened cases for charging and the grand jury.
For you: He knows how a police report should be written, how a prosecutor reads it, and what actually moves a prosecutor to reduce or dismiss a charge.
Auto Accidents
Supervised Hawaiʻi’s most serious crash cases
As supervisor of the Vehicular Homicide and Traffic Safety Unit, he reviewed crash investigations, reconstruction and officer reports, and prosecuted them in Court.
For you: Scene evidence, reconstruction and officer reports often decide who is found at fault. He knows where to look to get the most value out of his clients’ personal injury cases.
Personal Injury
Civil litigation against well-funded opponents
Litigation associate at Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing (now Dentons), handling commercial and real property disputes in state and federal court.
For you: Insurers value a claim on what they expect a lawyer can prove at trial. We prepare your case with that in mind from the start.
TROs & Injunctions
Hundreds of contested hearings and trials
Circuit Court, District Court and Family Court hearings as a prosecutor, many arising from the same family and neighbor disputes that lead to TRO petitions.
For you: Whether you are seeking protection or have been served, he prepares you to testify, gathers the evidence, and cross-examines the other side.
Appeals & the Record
Worked inside judges’ chambers
Clerked for the Chief Judge of the Hawaiʻi Intermediate Court of Appeals, and worked in chambers at the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court.
For you: He preserves issues for appeal, writes briefs judges can follow, and watches the record closely while a trial is in progress.
Statewide
Every side of the courtroom
J.D. magna cum laude, William S. Richardson School of Law. Admitted in Hawaiʻi state courts, the U.S. District Court and the Ninth Circuit.
For you: A lawyer who has prosecuted cases, defended them, litigated against large firms, and helped judges decide them.
Recent results.
- January 2025
TRO Dismissed
Brandon Segal successfully secured the dissolution of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by presenting compelling evidence that refuted the allegations. Segal’s strategic approach and meticulous case preparation ensured a just outcome for his client, reinforcing his commitment to protecting their rights.
Civil Litigation
- November 2024
Jail Time Avoided in Negligent Homicide Case
Brandon Segal successfully secured a favorable outcome in a negligent homicide case, ensuring the client avoided jail time. Through strategic legal arguments and case preparation, Segal convinced the court to impose a less severe sentence, protecting the client’s future and liberty.
Criminal Defense
- November 2024
DUI Charges Reduced
Brandon Segal successfully advocated for the reduction of a DUI charge, preventing severe immigration consequences for the client. Through effective legal arguments and case preparation, Segal convinced the prosecutor to lower the charges, safeguarding the client’s immigration status and future.
Criminal DefenseDUI / DWI
- November 2024
Felony Assault Charges Dismissed
Brandon Segal secured the dismissal of felony assault charges by presenting key exculpatory evidence to the prosecutor. His strategic advocacy led to a favorable outcome, protecting his client’s future and reputation.
Criminal Defense
- November 2024
Not Guilty Verdict Secured
Brandon Segal achieved a not guilty verdict at trial after successfully challenging the admissibility of breathalyzer results and dismantling the State’s case on the facts. This outcome underscores Segal’s expertise in trial advocacy and dedication to protecting his client’s rights.
Criminal DefenseDUI / DWI
The outcome of a particular case cannot be based upon past results, as every case is different. Segal Law’s promise to all of our clients is that we will provide zealous, diligent, ethical and professional representation, and every effort will be made to achieve the best possible result in light of the specific factual and legal circumstances of each client’s case.
I wanted to thank you again! You handled all that with so much precision and made it look so smooth and easy. I kept replaying that whole hearing in my head, I’m speechless and so grateful it’s over… I know it would not have gone that smoothly if you weren’t there. Thank you for being available and willing to fly over if needed, but I’m glad it turned out this way! God bless you and you ʻOhana!
We handle cases on every island
Our office is in Wailuku. We represent clients and appear in court on all the islands.
- Maui
- Molokaʻi
- Lanaʻi
- Oʻahu
- Kauaʻi
- Hawaiʻi Island
Talk to us about your case.
Our attorney has spent his career prosecuting, defending and trying cases in Hawaiʻi courtrooms. Contact Segal Law for a consultation. We handle cases on all the islands. We’ll give you a straight answer about your situation and how we can help.
Office Conveniently Located in Wailuku, Maui
2241 W. Vineyard St., Wailuku, HI 96793(office visit by appointment only, please)