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This list is provided as a guide to legal services in Hawai‘i. It is not a complete list of all legal services available in Hawai‘i but should be used as a starting point to find assistance.
For help with a criminal case, contact the Office of the Public Defender on your island.
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Affordable Lawyers
527-8027 (Oahu)
(800) 499-4302. ext. 227 (Neighbor Islands)
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
A project of the Legal Aid Society that offers affordable legal services for people who make too much money to qualify for Legal Aid.
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawai‘i
522-5900 (Oahu)
P.O. Box 3410
Honolulu, HI 96801
The ACLU's mission is to protect individual freedoms guaranteed under the federal and state constitutions.
Domestic Violence Action Center
531-3771 (Oahu)
(800) 690-6200 (Neighbor Islands)
P.O. Box 3198
Honolulu, HI 96801-3198
Formerly known as the Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline, the center is dedicated to alleviating domestic abuse in Hawaii and offers a range of services to help victims.
Hawaii Disability Rights Center
949-2922 (Oahu)
(800) 882-1057 (Neighbor Islands)
900 Fort Street Mall, Ste. 1040
Honolulu, HI 96813
The center protects and promotes the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center
536-8826 (Oahu)
(877) 208-8828 (Neighbor Islands)
P.O. Box 3950
Honolulu, HI 96812-3950
HIJC provides immigration legal services and advocacy with an emphasis on serving the poor.
Lawyer Referral & Information Services (HSBA)
537-9140 (Oahu)
1132 Bishop Street, Ste. 906
Honolulu, HI 96813
A service offered by the Hawaii State Bar Association that refers people to attorneys.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
536-4302 (Oahu)
(800) 499-4302 (Neighbor Islands)
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
The oldest and largest nonprofit law firm in the state is dedicated to helping the low- to moderate-income community.
Legal Line Hotline
537-1868 (Oahu)
On Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, volunteer attorneys will answer phone calls from the public about legal issues.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
521-2302 (Oahu)
1164 Bishop Street, Ste. 1205
Honolulu, HI 96813
NHLC offers affordable legal representation in the area of native Hawaiian land and traditional rights.
University of Hawaii Elder Law Program
956-6544 (Oahu)
2515 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
This program provides direct legal services to seniors and trains law students in public service.
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii
528-7046 (Oahu)
(800) 839-5200 (Neighbor Islands)
545 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
VLSH offers free or low-cost legal help to low-income residents with the help of volunteer attorneys.
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court Law Library is providing this information as a convenience and public service. This does not constitute an endorsement of any of the services listed and is provided solely for informational purposes only.
The library bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the website or for that of subsequent links.
The legal services listing was originally printed in a Honolulu Star-Bulletin article regarding the lack of legal services for the poor. To read the entire article, click here.
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