Disciplinary actions
Hawaii Attorney Disciplinary Actions
Based on the Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) registration roster as of 2026-06-13, 8 Hawaii attorneys are disbarred and 8 are suspended of record. Status strings below are reproduced verbatim from the official source.
Records (16 of 16)
| Name | Bar # | Status | Official status of record | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melodie Aduja | 004475 | Disbarred | Resigned Discipline | Kaneohe, HI |
| Christopher Bouslog | 003087 | Disbarred | Resigned Discipline | Honolulu, HI |
| Nathan Choi | 007265 | Disbarred | Disbarred | Honolulu, HI |
| Gary Dubin | 003181 | Disbarred | Disbarred | Honolulu, HI |
| Derwin Hayashi | 003198 | Disbarred | Resigned Discipline | Wahiawa, HI |
| Anthony Locricchio | 001616 | Disbarred | Disbarred | Kailua, HI |
| James Richards | 004294 | Disbarred | Disbarred | Simi Valley, CA |
| Robert Stone | 009920 | Disbarred | Resigned Discipline | Honolulu, HI |
| Brooks Bancroft | 008201 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | Hilo, HI |
| Steven Burke | 009695 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | Las Vegas, NV |
| Dean Kauka | 004932 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | Kamuela, HI |
| Thomas Sands | 009682 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | Honolulu, HI |
| John Schum | 008525 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | — |
| Lawrence Song | 006544 | Suspended | Suspended Discipline | Playa del Rey, CA |
| Paul Sulla | 005398 | Suspended | Restrained from Practice | Hilo, HI |
| Gary Zamber | 008446 | Suspended | Restrained from Practice | Hilo, HI |
How to read these records
A status of disbarred or suspended reflects the official registration status published by the Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar). We reproduce the record; we do not interpret it. For the full order, dates, and any reinstatement, consult the official source. To report an error in a record, contact the licensing authority of record.
Itemized disciplinary orders (charges, dates, sanctions text) are not yet integrated for Hawaii; this page reflects current registration status only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if a lawyer was disbarred or suspended in Hawaii?
Search their name or bar number in the lookup above, or scan the records list on this page. Each entry shows the official Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) status of record. A status of disbarred or suspended means the attorney is not in good standing to practice at the time of the record.
How many Hawaii attorneys are disbarred or suspended?
8 Hawaii attorneys are disbarred and 8 are suspended of record per the Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar), as of 2026-06-13.
Is Hawaii attorney discipline public?
Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar). Anyone can look up an attorney's current standing for free.
What is the difference between disbarred and suspended?
Disbarment removes an attorney's license to practice; suspension pauses it for a set period or until conditions are met. Both mean the attorney is not in good standing at the time of the record. Reinstatement, where it is allowed, is decided by the licensing authority.
Where can I find the full disciplinary order?
This page reflects the current registration status published by the Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar). For the underlying order — the charges, dates, and sanction text — consult the official source linked under Data sources below.
Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: Hawaii State Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar). Public licensing roster.
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
Look up any attorney's standing on the Hawaii attorney license lookup.
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.