THE DIRECTORY
The 17 offices the Hawaii guide sends people to, with what each one handles and how to reach it. Read off each office’s own page as of October 2026, and every entry carries the link so the number here can be checked against the source.
A list, not a referral. Nothing here is a recommendation, and no office on it has any connection to this site.
Start here
The two places that say which local help covers an address, and publish the forms.
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, phone intake
Phone intake for free civil legal help, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm; the offices are not open to the public and are not taking walk in intake.
- Covers
- Statewide: Oahu on one line, the neighbor islands on another
- Phone
- (808) 536-4302
Another phone line
- Neighbor islands · 1-800-499-4302
Sent here by Getting the Deposit Back, Retaliation by a Landlord, Eviction for Unpaid Rent, Child Custody, A Protective Order Against Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and a Lease, Fired Over an Injury, a Garnishment or Sick Leave
Free civil legal help
Each program covers part of the state and each sets its own eligibility. The lookup above is what settles which one covers a county.
- Volunteer Legal Services of Hawaii
Free civil legal help through volunteer lawyers for the low and moderate income community, with intake lines by island, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Covers
- Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai and Maui
- For
- People of low to moderate income
- Phone
- (808) 528-7046
3 more phone lines
- Hawaii Island · (808) 313-8210
- Kauai · (808) 698-8210
- Maui · (808) 727-8210
Sent here by Getting the Deposit Back, Retaliation by a Landlord, Eviction for Unpaid Rent, Child Custody, A Protective Order Against Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence and a Lease, Small Claims Court
- Hawaii Disability Rights Center
Protection and advocacy for people with disabilities in Hawaii, including people with mental illness.
- Covers
- Statewide
- For
- People with disabilities
- Phone
- (808) 949-2922
Another phone line
- Toll free · 1-800-882-1057
Sent here by Discrimination at Work, A Mental Health Crisis and the Police, Getting Repairs Made
- Domestic Violence Action Center
Helplines for people facing domestic violence and teen dating violence, with safety information.
- Covers
- Oahu helpline, and a toll free helpline
- For
- People experiencing domestic or dating violence
- Phone
- (808) 531-3771
Another phone line
- Toll free helpline · 1-800-690-6200
Sent here by A Protective Order Against Domestic Abuse, When Police Come to the Door, Violating a Protective Order, Domestic Violence and a Lease, Child Custody
- Office of the Public Defender
Legal counsel for any indigent person charged with a criminal offense or threatened with the loss of liberty, under HRS 802-8.
- Covers
- Statewide
- For
- People charged with a crime who cannot afford a lawyer
Sent here by Being Arrested, Bail After an Arrest, Clearing an Arrest Record, What an Offense Level Means, How Long They Have to Charge
The offices the guide names
Where a complaint, a charge, a report or an appeal in the fine print of a section actually goes.
- Residential Landlord-Tenant Information Center
A free service of the Office of Consumer Protection giving general information on the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to noon; calls before noon are returned the same day.
- Covers
- Statewide, from offices in Honolulu, Hilo and Maui
- Phone
- 1-844-808-3222
Sent here by Getting the Deposit Back, Retaliation by a Landlord, Eviction for Unpaid Rent, Getting Repairs Made, Ending a Month to Month Rental, When the Landlord Can Come In, Rent, Late Fees and Increases
- Office of Consumer Protection
Investigates alleged violations of consumer protection laws and takes legal action to stop unfair or deceptive practices in the marketplace.
- Covers
- Statewide
Sent here by The Lemon Law, Canceling a Door to Door Sale, A Data Breach, Identity Theft, Getting Repairs Made, Scams and Unfair Business Practices, Repossession
- Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
Handles expungements, criminal history record checks, and sex offender and covered offender registration; closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 pm and on state holidays.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 587-3348
2 more phone lines
- Criminal history record checks · (808) 587-3279
- General inquiries · (808) 587-3100
Sent here by Small Claims Court, Clearing an Arrest Record, Collecting a Small Estate Without Probate, A Record, State Jobs and Licenses, Background and Credit Checks for a Job
- Wage Standards Division, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
The division of the labor department for wage and hour law; its page gives one number, for help in another language at no cost.
- Covers
- Statewide
Another phone line
- Language help, an interpreter at no cost · (808) 586-8777
Sent here by Paydays and the Last Paycheck, Minimum Wage, Overtime, Deductions from Pay, Unpaid Wages, Teens at Work
- Hawaii Civil Rights Commission
The state civil rights commission within the labor department; its page gives one number, for help in another language at no cost.
- Covers
- Statewide
Another phone line
- Language help, an interpreter at no cost · (808) 586-8636
Sent here by Discrimination at Work, Background and Credit Checks for a Job, Reporting Wrongdoing at Work
- Unemployment Insurance, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Runs unemployment insurance in Hawaii, with a call center and a claims office on each island.
- Covers
- Statewide, with claims offices in Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, Maui and Kauai
- Phone
- (808) 762-5752
5 regional offices, and a phone line
- Call center, toll free · 1-833-901-2272
- Honolulu Claims Office · 830 Punchbowl St., Rm 110, Honolulu, HI 96813 · (808) 586-8970
- Hilo Claims Office · 1990 Kinoole St, Rm 101, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 974-4086
- Kona Claims Office · 81-990 Halekii St, Rm 2090, Kealakekua, HI 96750 · (808) 322-4822
- Maui Claims Office · 54 South High St, Rm 201, Wailuku, HI 96793 · (808) 984-8400
- Kauai Claims Office · 4370 Kukui Grove St., Ste 3-214, Lihue, HI 96766 · (808) 274-3043
Sent here by Unemployment Benefits
- Disability Compensation Division, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance and prepaid health care; questions go to its email or (808) 586-9161.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 586-9161
Another phone line
- Language help, an interpreter at no cost · (808) 586-9151
Sent here by Hurt at Work, Fired Over an Injury, a Garnishment or Sick Leave
- Office of Information Practices
The office for the open records law and the Sunshine Law, which members of the public and agencies may email or call.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 586-1400
Sent here by Public Records, Open Meetings
- Office of Elections
Runs state elections, voter registration information and voting in Hawaii.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 453-8683
Another phone line
- Toll free · 1-800-442-8683
Sent here by Registering to Vote, Voting and Office After a Felony
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Its office services include name changes, orders of name change records, and apostilles; open Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 586-0255
Sent here by Changing a Name
- Mediation Center of the Pacific
Mediation, including for landlords and tenants and for parents creating co-parenting plans.
- Covers
- Honolulu office
- Phone
- (808) 521-6767
- Post
- 1301 Young Street, 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI 96814
Sent here by Eviction for Unpaid Rent, Child Custody, Small Claims Court
Paid representation
Referral services that give a name and a number. They are not free and they are not a recommendation.
- Hawaii State Bar Association, Lawyer Referral and Information Service
A free referral to a lawyer through the Lawyer Referral and Information Service, and a Legal Line where volunteer attorneys give free legal information.
- Covers
- Statewide
- Phone
- (808) 537-9140
Another phone line
- Legal Line, free legal information · (808) 537-1868
Sent here by Small Claims Court, Clearing an Arrest Record, Collecting a Small Estate Without Probate, Being Arrested, Bail After an Arrest, Divorce, How Long There Is to Sue