Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is the state’s oldest and largest nonprofit public interest law firm, dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and vulnerable populations across Hawai‘i. Established in 1950, it stands out as a cornerstone of access to justice, offering essential legal services without charge to those who cannot afford private representation.
With a mission to ensure fairness and justice for all, the organization employs a client-centered approach, leveraging a statewide presence and a team of dedicated attorneys and volunteers. It focuses exclusively on civil matters, assisting clients facing critical issues such as housing instability, domestic violence, immigration challenges, and consumer rights, while actively accommodating individuals with disabilities and language limitations.
Services Offered
- Elder Law Services
- Housing and Landlord-Tenant Issues
- Domestic Violence Legal Assistance
- Immigration Law (through Hawai‘i Immigrant Justice Center)
- Services for Citizens of the Freely Associated States (COFA migrants)
- Human Trafficking Legal Support
- Disaster Recovery Legal Services
- Consumer Rights Assistance
- Family Law Matters
- Fair Housing Advocacy
- Online Intake and Legal Navigator Resources
- Self-Help Centers and Brochures
- Pro Bono and Volunteer Legal Support Coordination
Serving all islands of Hawai‘i, the organization offers support in multiple languages and maintains a robust statewide intake system, with a notable focus on recent federal benefit restorations for COFA migrants and dedicated assistance for Maui wildfire recovery efforts.
