Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the Hawaiian Islands. The firm specializes in family law, housing disputes, child welfare, and immigrant services, with dedicated intake lines for Oahu and neighbor islands and a commitment to serving diverse communities with cultural competence.

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The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a public interest, nonprofit law firm committed to providing legal assistance to low-income individuals and families throughout the Hawaiian Islands. With a service area spanning both Oahu and the neighbor islands, the organization operates phone intake services Monday through Friday, with dedicated phone lines for Oahu (808-536-4302) and neighbor islands (1-800-499-4302).

The firm focuses its practice on civil legal matters affecting vulnerable populations, including family law, child welfare, housing and landlord-tenant disputes, and issues impacting immigrants and low-income communities. The organization does not handle criminal or personal injury cases and directs those seeking assistance with such matters to private attorneys. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii maintains membership in good standing with the Hawaii State Bar Association and employs attorneys with substantial litigation experience and specialized knowledge in their practice areas.

Beyond direct legal representation, the organization provides legal education and outreach to advance fairness and justice in the community. This includes resources addressing landlord-tenant law and other housing matters, as well as the Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center, which serves citizens of the Freely Associated States navigating benefit eligibility and related concerns. The firm also offers disaster legal assistance and maintains educational resources on a variety of topics affecting those it serves.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii operates with a commitment to serving diverse communities with humility and cultural competence. The organization recognizes the varied backgrounds, circumstances, and needs of the populations it assists, including individuals across the spectrum of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, and ability status. This client-centered approach is reflected in the firm's hiring practices and organizational values, which emphasize collaborative relationships with both clients and colleagues.

The organization is supported by a dedicated team across multiple islands, including a managing attorney office on Maui. For those in need of legal assistance, intake calls are available during regular business hours at the numbers listed above.

Overview compiled from the firm's website