State of Hawaii - Office of the Public Defender

State of Hawaii Office of the Public Defender's Hilo office provides criminal defense representation to eligible clients unable to afford private counsel facing state court charges. Located at 275 Ponahawai Street in Hilo, the publicly-funded agency handles a broad range of criminal matters for qualifying clients throughout the region.

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The State of Hawaii Office of the Public Defender's Hilo office provides criminal defense representation to eligible clients throughout the region. Located at 275 Ponahawai Street in Hilo, the office serves those who cannot afford private counsel and are facing criminal charges in state court proceedings.

The Public Defender's office operates as a government agency dedicated to ensuring that individuals have access to legal representation as guaranteed by constitutional rights. The Hilo location can be reached at (808) 974-4571, with fax services available at (808) 974-4574. As a public defense agency, the office handles a broad range of criminal matters for clients who qualify under income and eligibility guidelines established by the state.

Overview compiled from the firm's website