Access to Justice Rooms
Volunteer attorneys provide limited l
egal advice to unrepresented litigants involved in a civil cases
Website: http://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/access_to_justice_rooms_self_help_centers
American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is the only national
organization dedicated to defending and expanding the civil liberties of
all people. The ACLU of Hawaii has a variety of pro bono opportunities
for individuals seeking to defend civil liberties an the fundamental
principles of our Constitution, including opportunities for cooperating
attorneys and individuals seeking to volunteer on various legislation
and litigation projects.
Phone: (808) 522-5900
Website:
www.acluhawaii.org
Community Mediation Centers
There are five Community mediation centers under contract to the State of Hawaii to provide volunteer mediators and affordable mediation services to the public. Contact the center nearest you for more information:
Oahu
The Mediation Center of the Pacific
245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 206
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 521-6767
Fax: (808) 538-1454
Website:
http://www.mediatiehawaii.org
Kauai
Kauai Economic Opportunity, Inc.
Mediation Program
2804 Wehe Road
Lihue, Hawii 96766
Phone: (808) 245-4077
Fax: (808) 245-7476
Website:
http://keoinc.org
Maui
Maui Mediation Services
J. Walter Cameron Center
95 Mahalani Street, Suite 25
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Phone: (808) 244-5744
Fax: (808) 249-0905
Website:
http://www.mauimediation.org
Hawaii
Kuikahi Mediation Center
101 Aupuni Street, Suite PH 1014 B-2
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 935-7844
Fax: (808) 961-9727
Website:
http://www.hawaiimediation.org
West Hawaii Mediation Center
P.O. Box 7020
Kamuela, Hawaii 96743
Phone: (808) 885-5525
Fax: (808) 887-0525
Website:
http://www.whmediation.org
Domestic Violence Action Center
The Domestic Violence Action Center and Legal Hotline is committed to
ending domestic violence and other forms of abuse through leadership,
prevention, legal service, individual and systemic advocacy and social
change work.
Phone: (808) 531-3771
Website:
www.stoptheviolence.org
Hawaii Disability Rights Center
The mission of the Hawaii Disability Rights Center is to protect and
promote the human, civil, and legal rights of individuals with
disabilities through the provision of information and advocacy.
Phone: (808) 949-2922and 1 (800) 882-1057
Website:
www.hawaiidisabilityrights.org
Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center
Hawaii Immigrant Justice Center is a non-profit organization committed
to providing immigration legal services and advocacy in the public
interest for people living in Hawaii with particular emphasis on serving
poor and low income immigrants and their families.
Phone: (808) 536-8826
Website:
www.hijcenter.org
Hawaii Legal Services Portal
This tool directs people with legal problems in Hawaii to helpful legal resources and referrals. Answer a few questions about yourself and your problem to help us guide you to the best help for your situation. We will not ask for your name or any information that will identify who you are. Check out the FAQ page for tips to help you get started. If you are accessing the portal on behalf of someone else, submit responses that are specific to that person's situation. Currently, this portal is only available in English. Please contact the referral organization if you need an interpreter.
Website:
www.lawhelp.org/hi/portal
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is dedicated to assisting the
low-to-moderate income community. Their mission is to achieve fairness
and justice for Hawaii's people through quality representation,
advocacy, community partnerships, education and outreach.
Phone: (808) 536-4302
Website:
www.legalaidhawaii.org
Legal Lines
FREE Legal Information Hotline
Call (808) 537-1868 on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will be standing by to take your calls.
A project of the Young Lawyers Division #yldhawaii
Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawai'i
The Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawaiʻi (MLPC Hawaiʻi)
seeks to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable children and
families in Hawai‘i through a unique partnership between the Law School,
pediatricians of the Community Pediatrics Division of the John A. Burns
School of Medicine, and the Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Family
Services, a federally qualified community health center. MLPC Hawaiʻi
provides direct access to legal services for children and families in a
community health clinic setting in order to address the social/legal
problems that negatively impact children’s health.
Phone: (808) 371-2698 Client line: (808) 688-3313
Website:
www.MLPCHawaii.org
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
The mission of the NHLC is to strengthen and enhance the lives of Native
Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian communities through the protection and
recovery of ancestral and trust lands, natural resources, and the
preservation of customs and practices vital to the perpetration of
Hawaii's indigenous people.
Phone: (808) 521-2302
Website:
www.nhlchi.org
Self-Help Centers
Volunteer attorneys and AmeriCorps Advocates provide limited
legal information to help self-represented litigants navigate court forms and processes.
Website: http://www.courts.state.hi.us/general_information/access_to_justice_rooms_self_help_centers
University of Hawaii Elder Law Program (UHELP)
UHELP has an attorney/professor, a program administrator/legal assistant
and several student law clerks. UHELP operates throughout the calendar
year and provides basic legal assistance, advice and information. UHELP
is not permitted to assist with business or criminal law matters or with
personal injury or other fee-generating cases. You may qualify for
services if you are 60 years or older and are socially or economically
needy or if you are a caregiver of an older person and need legal
assistance on behalf of the older person. (Each case is evaluated
according to its own merits and in accordance with staff capabilities)
Phone: (808) 956-6544
Website:
http://www.hawaii.edu/uhelp/
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii
Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii matches pro bono lawyers with
individuals and families in need of legal assistance. The organization’s
pool of volunteer attorneys handle non-criminal matters such as family
law, guardianship, wills and probate, collections, small claims, veteran benefits, and
bankruptcy. Services include legal advice, telephone consultations,
document drafting, self help workshops and full representation.
Phone: Honolulu(808) 528-7046; Maui (808) 727-8210; Hawaii Island (808) 313-8210; Kauai (808) 698-8210
Website:
www.vlsh.org