We offer a variety of services to clients.


INTAKE AND REFERRAL

Volunteer Legal Services Hawai'i will interview you to assess your legal needs. We will then refer you to an appropriate VLSH program or volunteer attorney, as your situation requires. If necessary, we will refer you to an attorney working at reduced rates through the Hawai'i State Bar Association's Gap Group Project.

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL CLINICS

VLSH neighborhood legal clinics are located on O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i and the Big Island. You can schedule a half-hour appointment with a lawyer for advice on general and family law. We offer workshops in pro se ("do-it-yourself") uncontested divorce and other events on an as-needed basis. Call 528-7046 or check out the web-site for clinic locations and hours.

NONPROFIT PROGRAM

We conduct training programs to improve and expand nonprofit organizations. We offer pro bono legal assistance to organizations that 1) have a combined program and operating budget of less than $1,000,000 and 2) are involved in community-based economic development or are providing services to people who are in the low-income or "gap" group.

HOMELESS PROGRAM

We provide monthly clinics at some emergency and transitional shelters, and offer education, outreach and referral services. Our specialized clinics help you understand tax, consumer, landlord/tenant and employment laws. If you would like VLSH to provide these services to your homeless transitional or emergency shelter please contact us by E-Mail

TAX ASSISTANCE CLINIC

We provide representation in disputes with the IRS, as well was assisting with tax preparation. We conduct outreach and tax education for low-income individuals and clients for whom English is a second language.

NA KEIKI LAW CENTER

Na Keiki Law Center provides a voice for children and addresses their unique needs, including advocacy and referrals. We determine the best way to deal with systematic barriers to children's well being. We provide consulting attorneys for pregnant and parenting teens through the GRADS program.

PROJECT VISITATION

Project Visitation transitioned to Foster Family Program of Hawaii Click Here

Current Services
VLSH provides assistance in the following areas of civil law:

  • Adoption
  • Advanced Healthcare Directives
  • Child Advocacy
  • Civil Rights
  • Collection Defense
  • Consumer Matters
  • Custody
  • Divorce
  • Elderly
  • Employment
  • Family Law
  • Gap Group
  • Guardianship
  • Immigration
  • Landlord- Tenant
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Power of Attorney
  • Public Benefits
  • Real Property
  • Tax Issues
  • Tort Defense
  • Wills/Probate

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