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James Waldron Lindblad
James Waldron Lindblad is owner and president of A-1 Bail Bonds.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Don’t Get Ahead Ahead Of The Data On Pretrial Reform
A bill moving at the Hawaiʻi Legislature proposes specific considerations when determining ability to afford bail.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
When Bail Fails To Lead To Release: Hawaiʻi’s Quiet Pretrial Paradox
Justice breaks down in the space between judicial intent and real-world execution.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
The Case For Retaining Money Bail In Hawaiʻi
It allows for judicial discretion and provides a pathway to release, preserving accountability.