Hawaii Pro Bono and Free Legal Help Resources
If you are looking for free or low cost legal help in Hawaii, the organizations below may be a good place to start. Availability depends on the type of case, your income, and where you live. Some programs handle civil matters only, while public defenders generally assist with qualifying criminal cases.
Main Legal Aid Provider
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii provides free civil legal services to low income residents throughout the state. Services may include assistance with housing issues, domestic violence protection, family law matters, consumer issues, and public benefits.
Address
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone
(808) 536-4302
Website
https://www.legalaidhawaii.org
State Legal Information Site
Hawaii Law Help
Hawaii Law Help provides legal information, self-help materials, and resources to help people understand their legal rights and locate legal assistance programs.
Website
https://www.hawaiilawhelp.org
Free Online Legal Answers
Hawaii Free Legal Answers
Hawaii Free Legal Answers allows eligible individuals to ask civil legal questions online and receive responses from volunteer attorneys.
Website
https://hawaii.freelegalanswers.org
Specialty or Pro Bono Programs
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii connects individuals who cannot afford an attorney with volunteer lawyers who may be able to provide free legal services.
Address
545 Queen Street
Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone
(808) 528-7046
Website
https://www.vlsh.org
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation provides legal services focused on protecting the rights, culture, and natural resources of Native Hawaiians.
Address
1164 Bishop Street
Suite 1205
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone
(808) 521-2302
Website
https://www.nativehawaiianlegalcorp.org
Law School Clinics
University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law Clinics
The University of Hawaii School of Law operates several legal clinics where law students, supervised by licensed attorneys, provide legal assistance to qualifying individuals.
Clinic areas may include:
• Environmental law
• Native Hawaiian rights
• Immigration law
• Elder law
• Civil litigation
Website
https://www.law.hawaii.edu/clinics
Lawyer Directory or Referral
Hawaii State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
The Hawaii State Bar Association provides a lawyer referral service to help connect individuals with licensed attorneys in their area.
Phone
(808) 537-9140
Website
https://hsba.org
Public Defender
Hawaii Office of the Public Defender
If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint a public defender to represent you.
Address
1130 North Nimitz Highway
Suite A254
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone
(808) 586-2200
Website
https://publicdefender.hawaii.gov
Court and Self-Help Links
Hawaii State Judiciary
The Hawaii State Judiciary website provides court information, legal forms, and self-help resources for individuals representing themselves in court.
Website
https://www.courts.state.hi.us
Important Note
Court locations, office hours, and program availability can change. Please confirm details directly with the organization before relying on this information.
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