Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Hawaii. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal services to low-income Hawaiians statewide, covering housing, family law, consumer issues, and public benefits.
Visit Website →Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys for free legal assistance in civil matters.
Visit Website →Provides legal representation to Native Hawaiians on issues related to land rights, traditional practices, and cultural preservation.
Visit Website →Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents across all Hawaiian islands in housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Recruits attorneys to provide free legal help to low-income residents through clinics and pro bono representation.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Hawaii is the court of last resort. The Intermediate Court of Appeals handles intermediate appeals. Circuit Courts are the general jurisdiction trial courts. District Courts handle minor civil and criminal cases. Family Courts handle family law matters including divorce, custody, and juvenile cases.
Comprehensive rental law under HRS Chapter 521, including security deposit limits of one month's rent, habitability requirements, and tenant remedies.
Broad anti-discrimination law covering employment based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other protected categories.
Strong consumer protection law under HRS Chapter 480 allowing treble damages for unfair business practices.
Requires employers to provide health insurance to employees working 20+ hours per week, one of the earliest employer mandate laws in the nation.
Governs rentals under HRS Chapter 521, with strong tenant protections including limits on security deposits and required maintenance.
Broad anti-discrimination law protecting employees from discrimination based on numerous categories including sexual orientation and gender identity.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Statewide domestic violence support
808-832-9316
Call or text 988 for crisis support
988
Expanded legal assistance programs for Maui wildfire survivors, covering insurance claims, FEMA applications, and housing disputes.
Updated consumer protections for residents participating in renewable energy programs and solar installation agreements.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $35 (claims up to $5,000) / $55 (up to $10,000)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $265-$365
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $200-$275
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Statewide free civil legal services for low-income residents on all islands covering housing, family, and consumer matters.
Visit Website →Pro bono attorney referrals for low-income residents in civil legal matters.
Visit Website →Free immigration legal services for low-income immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Hawaii.
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