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James Waldron Lindblad

James Waldron Lindblad is owner and president of A-1 Bail Bonds.
Don’t Get Ahead Ahead Of The Data On Pretrial Reform 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.

When Bail Fails To Lead To Release: Hawaiʻi’s Quiet Pretrial Paradox 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.

The Case For Retaining Money Bail In Hawaiʻi 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.