Michael Sweetman

Michael Sweetman is a partner at the Law Offices of Einwechter & Hyatt in Haleiwa, Hawaii. He advises clients on business law, estate planning, criminal defense, military law, family law, and related litigation. His practice combines strategic planning with courtroom representation, helping individuals, families, and businesses address legal risks, resolve disputes, protect important interests, and pursue practical solutions suited to their goals.

Sweetman earned his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 2006 after attending evening classes while working full time. He graduated in the upper 25 percent of his class and previously received a B.A. from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. His legal education and earlier work as a Chicago employee benefits consultant provide a practical foundation for evaluating business concerns, client objectives, and complex legal problems.

Sweetman draws on prior service as a military prosecutor and deputy prosecutor for the City and County of Honolulu. He has handled serious criminal matters involving sexual assault, violent offenses, computer-related crimes, human trafficking, and major drug charges in state and federal court. His civil litigation experience includes disputes involving trusts and estates, real property, commercial transactions, and other matters connected to his business and planning practice.

Michael Sweetman is admitted to practice in Hawaii, California, and Illinois and belongs to state and national bar associations, including business law and estate planning sections. He also serves as a lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate in the Hawaii Army National Guard. His background in prosecution, military service, business consulting, planning, and litigation supports a disciplined approach focused on understanding client goals, developing sound strategies, and providing determined representation when disputes require courtroom action.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Offices of Einwechter & Hyatt
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association, Business Law and Estate Planning sections
• Member, California State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law and Litigation sections

Licensed State

• California
• Hawaii
• Illinois

Education

• The John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint John’s University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)