Hawaii Pro Bono & Community Legal Resources

As small and isolated as the state of Hawaii may be, it has plenty of topnotch services to offer its approximately 1.3 million citizens. Of those 1.3 million people, about 10.6% of them live at or below the federal poverty level. Hawaii may be perceived as paradise, but day-to-day life isn't always perfect for those who live there. Luckily, the state boasts a significant number of pro bono services and community legal resources. Low income residents of the state of Hawaii can often take advantage of these programs and services if they encounter legal trouble.

Pro Bono Services in Hawaii

The primary source of pro bono services in the state of Hawaii is made available by a volunteer hotline that is hosted by lawyers from the Hawaii State Bar. Every week, these volunteer lawyers are made available on a phone line to assist low-income residents of the state of Hawaii with their legal problems. The line is open every Wednesday night from 6pm to 7pm.

Hawaii State Bar Association
Alakea Corporate Tower
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 808.537.1868

Hawaii Community Legal Resources

All too often, low-income individuals have to face legal problems without the assistance of a qualified attorney. In the state of Hawaii, however, those with limited incomes can turn to the wide network of community legal resources that is available throughout the islands. There is no need for any resident of Hawaii to face daunting legal trouble alone; if you or someone you know is facing legal problems - and can't pay for a lawyer - the following organizations may be able to help.

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
305 Wailuku Drive
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: 808.934.0678

Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
1164 Bishop Street, Suite 1205
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: 808.521.2302

Hawaii Disability Rights Center
900 Fort St., Ste. 1040
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808.949.2922

No matter which island you live on in Hawaii, there is bound to be community legal resources and/or pro bono services nearby. Don't let your rights go unprotected; get legal assistance today.