Hawaii State Bar Association

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Civil Litigation Lawyer

3.7(15 Google reviews)

1100 Alakea St Ste 1000, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States

Information last updated October 16, 2026

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation

About Hawaii State Bar Association

The Hawaii State Bar Association (HSBA) was founded in 1899 by volunteer lawyers and incorporated in 1985. Since 1989, it has served as the professional trade association for all lawyers licensed to practice law in Hawaii. With over 8,000 members globally, the HSBA's mission is to unite and inspire Hawaii's lawyers to promote justice, serve the public, and improve the legal profession.

The association's members are involved in various sectors, including community, business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Volunteer attorneys contribute thousands of hours annually to pro bono and community activities. The HSBA provides services to both its members and the public, offering resources such as information on affordable legal services and updates on the Judiciary. It also operates a Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) to connect residents with qualified attorneys. Additionally, the HSBA supports its members through continuing legal education, various committees, and specialized sections.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Mark K. Murakami — Hawaii State Bar Association President
Lauren Watanabe — Young Lawyers Division President
Harvey M. Demetrakopoulos — Senior Counsel Division President
Ilana Waxman — Hawaii State Bar Foundation President
Evelyn Gomez — Attorney/Client Relations LRIS Administrator
Founded: 1899
Offices: 1100 Alakea Street, Suite 1000 Honolulu, HI 96813

Source: hsba.org · checked October 16, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Hawaii State Bar Association — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hawaii State Bar Association located?+

Hawaii State Bar Association is located at 1100 Alakea St Ste 1000, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Hawaii State Bar Association handle?+

Hawaii State Bar Association handles Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Hawaii State Bar Association?+

Call Hawaii State Bar Association at +1 808-537-1868 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Hawaii State Bar Association well rated?+

Hawaii State Bar Association has a 3.7-star rating based on 15 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Donald Spafford Jr.· via Google
As an attorney, I am very proud and happy to be a member.
6 years ago
SARGON Koro· via Google
Terrible, they didn't take my case & they referred me to Attorney referral & Attorney referral referred me to state bar association 🤷🏻♂️
3 years ago
tracy Berlin· via Google
I totally agree with the other one on here that they are rude and delibrately not helpful.I asked for the manager and she was just as unknowledgable ,ununhelpful and. rude.That's their job I guess.To sit there and do nothing and know nothimg..Well hopefully enough complaunts will change that..One star just becside I had to to post this
5 years ago
Carol Kwan· via Google
They weren't able to answer my question regarding a retired attorney's files but the lady tried her best to help me by referring me to another service who might be able to help. Much appreciated.
2 years ago
Dove Sifferlen· via Google
I called to ask a few questions about requirements held for Attorney's practicing law in Hawai'i and the woman was very unhelpful. She asked me more questions than I asked her. She kept trying to get me off the phone because she had other calls. Like mine wasn't as important! The worst part, she couldn't even answer the simple question. She said she doesn't know. There is only Hawai'i State Bar Association and apparently they hire people who know nothing. When I asked her if I could speak to someone who does know, she wouldn't help me there either. Overall, very unhelpful.
10 years ago

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