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FAQs

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ATTORNEYS & JUDGES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

BAR PUBLICATIONS & ADVERTISING

Bar Publications & Advertising

Q: Do you offer the print edition of the Hawaii Bar Journal for purchase?

Q: What are the costs related to printing ad’s in the Bar Journal?

Q: I’d love to write an article for the Bar Journal. How do I go about that?

Q: Does the HSBA offer advertising opportunities on the HSBA website or its social media sites?

Bar Publications & Advertising

Q: Do you offer the print edition of the Hawaii Bar Journal for purchase?

Q: What are the costs related to printing ad’s in the Bar Journal?

Q: I’d love to write an article for the Bar Journal. How do I go about that?

Q: Does the HSBA offer advertising opportunities on the HSBA website or its social media sites?

CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING

Certificate of Good Standing

Q: How do I obtain a certificate of good standing?

Certificate of Good Standing

Q: How do I obtain a certificate of good standing?

CLE & MCLE

CLE & MCLE

For any questions related to MCLE, please see our FAQ page with that focus.

CLE & MCLE

For any questions related to MCLE, please see our FAQ page with that focus.

DISPUTES

Disputes

Q: I’d like to resolve a dispute over fees being charged to me by my attorney?

Disputes

Q: I’d like to resolve a dispute over fees being charged to me by my attorney?

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Opportunities

Q: What are employment opportunities like for an out of state attorney thinking about moving to Hawaii?

Employment Opportunities

Q: What are employment opportunities like for an out of state attorney thinking about moving to Hawaii?

FILING COMPLAINTS

Filing Complaints

Q: How do I file a formal complaint against an attorney practicing in the state of Hawaii?

Q: How do I file a formal complaint against a judge?

Filing Complaints

Q: How do I file a formal complaint against an attorney practicing in the state of Hawaii?

Q: How do I file a formal complaint against a judge?

HSBA MEMBERSHIP

HSBA Membership

Q: How do I change my license status?

Q: How do I go about a change of name request for the Bar and for the Bar Directory?

Q: How do I update my address and phone number with the Bar?

Q: Does the State of Hawaii offer reciprocity to attorneys licensed in other states?

Q: How do I apply for Bar Membership?

Q: I have several questions regarding the Hawaii State Bar Exam. Who should I contact?

Q: How do I resign?

HSBA Membership

Q: How do I change my license status?

Q: How do I go about a change of name request for the Bar and for the Bar Directory?

Q: How do I update my address and phone number with the Bar?

Q: Does the State of Hawaii offer reciprocity to attorneys licensed in other states?

Q: How do I apply for Bar Membership?

Q: I have several questions regarding the Hawaii State Bar Exam. Who should I contact?

Q: How do I resign?

MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Benefits

Q: Does the Bar provide health coverage?

Member Benefits

Q: Does the Bar provide health coverage?

RESEARCH (legal research, attorney history)

Research (legal research, attorney history)

Q: Does HSBA provide members with free legal research tools?

Q: I’d like the best attorney in the matters of divorce, personal injury, estate planning, elder law (etc.).

Q: Can I find out the wins and losses of an attorney in court?

Q: How can I find out if my attorney has had any complaints filed by other clients?

Q: How can I determine if an attorney’s license is up to date?

Research (legal research, attorney history)

Q: Does HSBA provide members with free legal research tools?

Q: I’d like the best attorney in the matters of divorce, personal injury, estate planning, elder law (etc.).

Q: Can I find out the wins and losses of an attorney in court?

Q: How can I find out if my attorney has had any complaints filed by other clients?

Q: How can I determine if an attorney’s license is up to date?

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