Criminal Law
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Benjamin R C Ignacio focuses on criminal defense and personal injury cases. He has dedicated his career to representing individual persons, not governments, law enforcement, or big corporations. Born in Manila, Philippines, but was raised since the age of 4 in a bilingual home (Tagalog, English) in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mr. Ignacio graduated from Iolani School in 1985, and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in 1989 from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., focusing on National Security Studies. He received his law degree in 1992 from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. At Notre Dame Law School Mr. Ignacio also trained at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA), based in South Bend. Mr. Ignacio has 25 years of legal experience in the field of criminal defense and he has handled all manner of cases, including jury trials in federal and state courts. The charges in his cases have ranged from murder to white collar crime, and many other areas as well. Mr. Ignacio speaks conversational Filipino (Tagalog), and has been certified as proficient in the Russian language. His articles on legal issues have appeared in the Fil-Am Courier and he has spoken on legal topics on KNDI radio. Contact info:(808) 657-6137benignacio@hawaii.rr.com Click here to visit website
Jurisdiction
Hawaii
State Capital
Honolulu
Highest Court
Hawaii Supreme Court
Bar Association
Hawaii State Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$350
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$600/hr
Fee Model Notes
Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Anthony Bailey
I hired Benjamin Ignacio after a serious car accident left me with significant injuries and facing a complex insurance battle. From our first meeting, his commitment to representing individuals, not corporations, was evident. He took the time to explain the intricacies of personal injury law in a way I could understand, and his background in both personal injury and criminal defense gave him a unique, tenacious perspective when dealing with the other side's tactics. He was thorough in gathering evidence and relentless in negotiations, ultimately securing a settlement that covered my medical bills and provided for my recovery time. What stands out most about Mr. Ignacio is his genuine empathy; he treated my case with the personal attention it deserved, making me feel like more than just a file. The only reason this isn't a 5-star review is that during the busiest phases, communication could sometimes take a day or two, which was stressful when I had urgent questions. However, when we did connect, he was fully prepared and focused. For anyone in Seattle needing a lawyer who will fight for the individual against larger entities, Benjamin Ignacio is an excellent choice.
