We are Hawaii’s oldest and largest non-profit law firm and are dedicated to assisting the low- to moderate-income community. Our mission is to achieve fairness and justice for Hawaii’s people through quality legal representation, advocacy, advice, community partnerships, education and outreach.
Established in 1950, Legal Aid has nine offices statewide, and over 80 staff members (attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel) all dedicated to achieving Legal Aid’s vision of “Building a Just Society.” Legal Aid responds to inquiries from approximately 19,000 individuals each year, and an estimated 10,000 of those individuals receive legal services ranging from advice and counsel to full representation.
Legal Aid is a proud member of the Access to Justice Hui, which recently released the first civil legal needs assessment in 14 years.
To download the ACCESS TO JUSTICE REPORT
To download a GENERAL BROCHURE about LEGAL AID
To view Legal Aid's 2006-07 ANNUAL REPORT
Volunteers are an integral part of our ability to provide services. The Legal Aid Society is always looking for attorneys, students seeking internships, and people just willing to help during their free time.
To inquire about VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has utilized its skill, ability and knowledge to bring high quality legal services to people throughout the state. As a community-based, nonprofit law firm, Legal Aid is known for its advocacy skills and ability to empower low-income and disadvantaged people.
Click on the bullets below for some real life cases we've won.
- “Being permanently disabled, I don’t know what I’ll do without you!”
- “The attorney who helped me was very professional and helped me win both of my cases. I’m very grateful for them. I now have custody of my daughter!”
- “Mahalo for offering services to the Seniors. I was very impressed with the documents of Advanced Directive and Power of Attorney.”
- “She was very kind to me. I can’t speak English but she used the translator on the phone so we can contact very well. Thank you so much for helping me. I am so happy.”
- “Rhoda Brown is a fantastic asset to your staff. I would have not received my Social Security Insurance without her expertise and caring manner..."
- “It’s been a huge help for my life and I’m very thankful that I met Legal Aid.”
The purpose of the intake Hotline is to provide easy access to services at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Primarily, our clients can apply for services through our toll-fee state-wide phone service, which operates during the following times:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the morning, and
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon
HOTLINE NUMBERS:
536-4302 on OAHU, or
1-800-499-4302 on the NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
To see if you QUALIFY for Legal Aid services
Your donation goes a long way.
$25 helps us ensure that a frail, elderly individual receives the benefits
needed to sustain daily life.
$50 helps us assist a disabled individual in obtaining Social Security
payments to which they are entitled.
$100 helps to prevent wrongful eviction of a family from their home.
$175 helps a battered victim flee from abuse & stabilizes her life
in a safe environment.
$250
helps us place an abused child into a loving, permanent, adoptive home.
$500 helps to prevent seniors from mortgage and loan scams.
$750 allows us to expand services to communities in need.
$1000+
helps us ensure access to justice for all.
To mail a donation of any amount
To sign up for our MAILING LIST