On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii suspended attorney Steven Hosoda Burke from practicing law for six months and one day.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Steven Hosoda Burke,” with case number SCAD-25-0000382.
The decision, issued by Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald and Justices Sabrina S. McKenna, Todd W. Eddins, Lisa M. Ginoza, and Vladimir P. Devens, follows a petition filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel on April 28, 2025, requesting reciprocal disciplinary action under Rule 2.15 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii. Burke, identified by Bar No. 9695, agreed to the petition on June 26, 2025.
The suspension, effective 30 days from the court’s order, requires Burke to submit an affidavit within 10 days of the suspension’s start date, confirming compliance with the duties of a suspended attorney as outlined in Rule 2.16(d). Additionally, Burke is responsible for covering costs related to the disciplinary proceedings, subject to approval of a verified bill of costs submitted by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Burke’s reinstatement to practice law in Hawaii depends on meeting several conditions, including adherence to Rule 2.17, payment of the proceeding’s costs, and providing evidence of compliance with all requirements set by the Supreme Court of Nevada, along with an order of reinstatement from that court.
According to Avvo, Mr. Burke is an employment and labor lawyer in Las Vegas, NV. He acquired his law license in Hawaii in 2012.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
