Attorney Profile

Michael L. Hoke
Attorney
- 808-244-3933
- Michael L. Hoke
- 808-244-0419
- 2158 Main Street Suite 201 Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Michael L. Hoke
Attorney
Born and raised in Kailua, Oahu, Mike graduated from Kamehameha Schools. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Weber State University, where he also played quarterback.
After graduating, Mike worked in business management and sales for several years. He then attended the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Mike served on Law Review, earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for obtaining the highest grade in three courses, and graduated magna cum laude.
After graduating law school, Mike worked as a litigation associate at Hawaii’s largest full-service law firm. Mike’s work involved all aspects of civil litigation across multiple practice areas, including construction, employment, business, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Thereafter, Mike transitioned to criminal practice as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. He prosecuted a wide range of cases and gained extensive courtroom experience, including bench and jury trials. Mike has successfully represented clients in state, federal, and bankruptcy court, as well as in arbitrations and mediations.
Mike and his wife moved back to Maui, her hometown, to raise their son. They enjoy spending time with family and watching their young son, nephews, and niece grow.
- Weber State University, B.S.
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D.
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- Maui Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Hawaii
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, B.A.
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D.
Michael K. Tateishi is a member of the following distinguished professional organizations:
- Best Lawyers
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America
- Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- Maui Bar Association
- Hawaii Association for Justice
|
|
- Hawaii
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit