Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii (Volunteer Legal)

Who We Are

Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii provides statewide legal assistance to the community through education, legal advice clinics, brief services, and referrals to pro bono attorneys for direct representation. Its mission is to increase legal access for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney due to financial hardships. Volunteer Legal believes that residents of the State of Hawaii should not be barred from accessing the legal system simply because of their poverty.

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by walk-in M-F 9:00am – 12:00pm (OAHU ONLY) or phone M-F 9:00am – 4:00pm

Who We Serve

Area(s): Statewide

Language(s) Spoken

• Mandarin Chinese / 官話
• Thai / ภาษาไทย

Cirumstances and languages in which interpreters are provided

Phone interpretation services are available for intake and clinic appointments.

Income Guidelines

Volunteer Legal charges an administrative fee for its services to help cover program costs. Fees are based on household income and ability to pay. You will be informed of the applicable fee during Intake. Please be aware that the Intake Specialist may ask you for proof of income.

Your family’s income should be at or below the following percentage of the federal poverty level

250

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: Yes

Eligibility Restrictions

Volunteer Legal assists individuals and families who meet low and moderate income guidelines and have a legal issue that the organization handles (Divorce; Custody issues including visitation and child support; Guardianship for minors; Adoption; Residential disputes between landlord and tenants; Consumer Debt Collections; Chapter 7 Bankruptcy; Basic Estate Planning; Adult Guardianship; and Veterans Benefits).

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Legal Aid