More than twenty years ago, John started his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General helping abused and neglected children of Hawaii. John has been a trial lawyer for over two decades battling large corporations and the government when they violate civil laws and the rights of the people of Hawaii.

John and his family are rooted in the community. They have lived in Kapahulu for the past 22 years. He knows first-hand the challenges of raising a family, like the high cost of living, the lack of affordable housing, and caring for his elderly parents who live three minutes away.

In 1995, he met Michelle Lee, and married in 2000.

John strives to make a difference in his career as a trial lawyer by taking on difficult cases against powerful opponents to help all of Hawaii's people, such as automobile defects, deadly roadway design, holding insurance companies accountable to pay Hawaii people’s claims, and the pharmaceutical industry’s “profits over people” opioid crisis.

Vote John Choi: A Legacy of Strength and Service

From his early beginnings as a child immigrant from Korea to his trailblazing legal career in Hawaii, John's life story is one of perseverance, service, and community dedication. John’s journey to the United States began when he was just four years old, arriving in Honolulu as his port of entry to the United States, a beacon of hope for many immigrants seeking a new start.

John's family history is a powerful narrative of resilience. The suffering did not end after WWII, as the Korean War soon followed, creating further turmoil.

John's father moved the Choi family to the United States in 1972 seeking a peaceful and stable future away from his childhood memories of war, death and destruction. This move was not just a fresh start for the immediate Choi family but also paved the way for more than fifty other relatives to immigrate or be born in Hawaii and elsewhere in America. John’s mom was a pharmacist who ran her own neighborhood pharmacy back in the 1960-70s in Seoul. John’s family lived behind the store. John was born in the late 1960s.  John’s dad was a mechanical engineer. John’s parents, through their careers and entrepreneurship with businesses like Blazing Steaks, Wiki Wiki Teriyaki and Ohana Teriyaki, exemplified the immigrant dream of building a successful new life. Their legacy includes John’s siblings: Rosa, a breast cancer surgeon, and Shujan, a small business owner.

John has dedicated his life to protecting and enhancing this community. As a trial attorney, John has tirelessly defended the rights of the people of Hawaii against corporate and governmental overreach. His work has led to significant legal victories for the people, including being part of a select team of lawyers in the Hawaii opioid litigation. The team work brought $78 million back to local taxpayers for reimbursement of government expenses related to the opioid crisis.

Moreover, John’s relentless pursuit of justice is evident in his advocacy for local folks like Mr. Randall Sugimoto, a retired public school teacher, whom he represented in a six-year battle against a national insurance company.

John’s commitment to public safety led to the installation of nine roadway warning signs on a dangerous hairpin curve in Kaneohe, preventing further tragedies.

Now, John Choi is ready to take his fight to the state capitol, aiming to rid our political system of big money and ensure that our government truly serves the people, not special interests.

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John Choi represents more than just political promise; he embodies a multigenerational legacy of overcoming adversity, embracing community, and pursuing the American dream. His story is proof of what determination and opportunity can yield.

Starting July 23, 2024, cast your vote for John Choi and mail in your primary ballot. Vote for resilience. Vote for success. Vote for a leader who embodies the strength and spirit of our community. Vote for a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. Let's continue this journey together. Vote for John Choi.