This list is provided as a guide to legal services for civil matters in Hawaiʻi. It is not a complete list of all legal services available in Hawaiʻi but should be used as a starting point to find assistance.
Affordable Lawyers
808-536-4302 (Oʻahu) | 800-499-4302 (Neighbor Islands)
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813A 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 Hawaiʻi
808-522-5900 (Oʻahu)
P.O. Box 3410
Honolulu, HI 96801The ACLU’s mission is to protect individual freedoms guaranteed under the federal and state constitutions.
Domestic Violence Action Center
808-531-3771 (Oʻahu) | 800-690-6200 (Neighbor Islands)
P.O. Box 3198
Honolulu, HI 96801-3198Formerly 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.
Find a Lawyer (HSBA)
808-537-1868 (Oʻahu)
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, HI 96813A Member Directory of the Hawaii State Bar Association to locate licensed attorneys in the State of Hawai‘i.
Hawaii Disability Rights Center
808-949-2922 (Oʻahu) | 800-882-1057 (Neighbor Islands)
1132 Bishop Street, Suite 2102
Honolulu, HI 96813The center protects and promotes the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Hawaiʻi Immigrant Justice Center
808-536-4302 (Oʻahu) | 800-449-4302 (Neighbor Islands)
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813HIJC provides immigration legal services and advocacy with an emphasis on serving the poor.
Lawyer Referral & Information Services (HSBA)
808-537-9140 (Oʻahu)
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, HI 96813A public service offered by the Hawaii State Bar Association that refers people to attorneys.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
808-536-4302 (Oʻahu) | 800-499-4302 (Neighbor Islands)
924 Bethel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813The oldest and largest nonprofit law firm in the state is dedicated to helping the low- to moderate-income community.
Senior Hotline (Age 60+)
808-536-0011 (Oʻahu) | 888-536-0011 (Neighbor Islands)Fair Housing Hotline
866-527-3247 (Statewide)Legal Clinic (TLC)
808-777-7071
Provides free immigration legal services to Hawaiʻi residents whose total annual household income is no more than 200% of the current federal poverty level. TLC offers assistance with various immigration matters, including citizenship applications, asylum petitions, family reunification, removal defense (against deportation), DACA renewals, and COFA citizen documentation. TLC’s mission is to ensure justice for low-income immigrants and migrants in Hawai’i through high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy.
Legal Line Hotline
808-537-1868 (Oʻahu)
On Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, volunteer attorneys will answer phone calls from the public about legal issues.
Levin Education Access Project (LEAP)
808-237-1868 (Oʻahu)
851 Fort Street, 4th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813Representing special needs students against the Department of Education.
Medical-Legal Partnership for Children (MLPC)
808-791-9400 (Oʻahu)
Providing direct legal services to clients of the Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
808-521-2302 (Oʻahu)
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1205
Honolulu, HI 96813NHLC offers affordable legal representation in the area of native Hawaiian land and traditional rights.
University of Hawaiʻi Elder Law Program
808-956-6544 (Oʻahu)
2515 Dole Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96822This program provides direct legal services to seniors and trains law students in public service.
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi
808-528-7046 (Oʻahu)
808-313-8210 (Hawaiʻi County)
808-698-8210 (Kauaʻi)
808-727-8210 (Maui)
545 Queen Street, Suite 100
Honolulu, HI 96813VLSH offers free or low-cost legal help to low-income residents with the help of volunteer attorneys
Legal Protection
The Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection
808-599-2483 or 808-521-4591 (Oʻahu)
201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600
Honolulu, HI 96813Provides a last resort for clients of attorneys who have suffered financial losses as a result of dishonest conduct.
Last updated: July 8, 2025