Free and Low-Cost Legal Resources in Hawaii

Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Hawaii consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.

General Guidance:

Free Legal Aid

Legal Services offices offer free legal help to the low-income population. Although these offices do not typically handle criminal matters, they can offer help on a wide variety of civil legal matters, including tax, fraud, family, housing, employment and other issues.

Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i

Small Claims Court

For monetary disputes below $3,500, small claims court is often the way to go. The process is streamlined and easy, and you don't need a lawyer. Here is more information on small claims actions in Hawaii:

Hawaii Small Claims

LegalZoom also offers low-cost, online help with small claims filing in many states:

Hawaii Landlord/Tenant Resources