The Hawaii State Bar Association is the official statewide professional organization for attorneys in Hawaii, dedicated to uniting and inspiring legal professionals to promote justice, serve the public, and strengthen the legal profession. It stands out as the primary body responsible for attorney licensure, continuing education, and public legal resources across the islands.
The HSBA supports its members with extensive benefits, resources, and opportunities for involvement, while also providing critical services to the public, including lawyer referrals and free legal information. It fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable professional community in alignment with the Aloha spirit, and maintains rigorous oversight of attorney licensing, CLE compliance, and professional standards.
Services Offered
- Attorney Licensing and Renewal
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
- Lawyer Referral and Information Service
- Legal Lines Telephone Hotline (Free Legal Information)
- Legal Help through Court Self-Help Centers
- Member Benefits (Travel, Insurance, Technology, Legal Research)
- Fastcase Legal Research Access
- Committee and Section Memberships
- Young Lawyers Division Programs
- Senior Counsel Division Programs
- Leadership Institute
- Bench Bar Manuals
- IOLTA Account Oversight
- Public Legal Education and Resources
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
- Events, Seminars, and Networking Opportunities
- Volunteer and Pro Bono Coordination
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As the unified voice of Hawaii’s legal community, the HSBA serves attorneys and the public across all islands, offering resources in English and supporting a diverse membership. It works closely with neighbor island bar associations and maintains strong partnerships with the judiciary and community organizations to enhance access to justice statewide.
