Business Details
24 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Maui Attorneys for Bankruptcy, Family Law & Criminal Defense
Cain and Herren, ALC is a team of highly respected and experienced Maui attorneys dedicated to enhancing the lives of Hawaii residents through compassionate legal representation. With over fifty years of collective legal expertise, we specialize in consumer bankruptcy, divorce, criminal defense, and loan modification, serving all islands and offering free consultations for bankruptcy cases. As the largest law firm on Maui, we prioritize personalized solutions, cost-effective services, and unparalleled customer care. Our attorneys, including recognized leaders in their fields, combine decades of trial experience with a commitment to protecting clients' rights and securing favorable outcomes. We handle complex legal issues ranging from financial disputes to family law matters, emphasizing transparency, advocacy, and community-focused service.Our proven track record of successfully resolving over 2,000 bankruptcy cases, alongside extensive experience in criminal defense and family law, establishes our reputation as a trusted legal resource in Hawaii. We pride ourselves on making legal assistance accessible, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance to navigate stressful situations efficiently. Through strategic negotiation, thorough case preparation, and a client-centered approach, we empower individuals to achieve justice and financial renewal. With offices in Wailuku, we extend our services statewide, offering flexible payment plans and a steadfast commitment to ethical representation.
Services
Bankruptcy
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Business Law
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of collective legal experience in Hawaii's unique legal landscape.
- We handle over 2,000 bankruptcy cases with proven strategies for financial renewal.
- Our firm offers free consultations and flexible payment plans for accessible legal help.
- We provide personalized solutions combining trial experience and strategic negotiation.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and top-tier trained attorneys in multiple specialties.
What people say
Won every case
Compassionate advocacy
Saved hundreds of thousands
Thorough and competent
Trusted legal guidance
Services
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy services specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, offering solutions for liquidation or structured payment plans. We handle adversary proceedings, lien avoidance, and debt negotiations to provide financial renewal. Clients benefit from free consultations and tailored strategies for tax disputes and loan modifications.
Family Law
We address divorce, child custody, and property division with compassionate advocacy. Our services include prenuptial agreements, restraining orders, and child support disputes, focusing on minimizing stress through efficient legal processes and personalized case management.
Criminal Defense
Handling felonies, misdemeanors, and DUI cases, we provide aggressive defense strategies backed by prosecutorial experience. Our approach includes strategic negotiations, trial preparation, and protection of clients' rights throughout Hawaii's legal system.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services cover wills, trusts, and power of attorney to ensure asset protection and legacy preservation. We offer customized solutions for tax planning, probate management, and healthcare directives with confidentiality and long-term care in mind.
Business Law
We assist with entity formation, contracts, and business litigation to safeguard commercial interests. Services include LLC creation, partnership agreements, and legal guidance for start-ups and established corporations operating in Hawaii.
People
David W. Cain
Attorney
An honors graduate from Ohio State University and New England School of Law, David has practiced law for over 20 years in Boston and Maui. He specializes in bankruptcy and corporate law, bringing extensive trial experience and community-focused advocacy.
Benard M. Herren
Attorney
A University of Iowa College of Law graduate with 20 years of legal experience, Ben focuses on family law and criminal defense. He served as a prosecutor in Alaska and Maui before transitioning to private practice, leveraging his trial expertise for client advocacy.
Valerie B. McKelvey
Attorney
Valerie specializes in criminal, family, and business law, holding a Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law. With experience as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, she advocates for clients' rights while maintaining active community involvement through Rotary and civic boards.
Questions
What types of bankruptcy cases do you handle?
We specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, including adversary proceedings, lien avoidance, and complex debt management solutions.
Can you assist with family law matters beyond divorce?
Yes, we handle child custody, support disputes, restraining orders, prenuptial agreements, and domestic relations cases with client-focused advocacy.
Do you offer free consultations for all services?
We provide free consultations for bankruptcy cases and flexible payment plans for other legal services to ensure accessible representation.
How do you approach criminal defense cases?
Our strategy combines prosecutorial insights with aggressive defense tactics, protecting clients' rights through negotiations, plea bargains, or trial representation.
What areas of Hawaii do you serve?
We serve all Hawaiian islands, including Maui, Oahu, Big Island, and Kauai, with localized legal expertise.
Can you help with business entity formation?
Yes, we assist in forming LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits, ensuring proper legal structures and compliance for businesses in Hawaii.
