Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

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Family Law Attorney

4.5(17 Google reviews)

2970 Haleko Rd Ste 101, Lihue, HI 96766, United States

Information last updated October 11, 2026

Practice Areas

Immigration Real Estate Family Law

About Legal Aid Society of Hawaii

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is a non-profit public interest law firm established in 1950, dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need. As the state's oldest and largest non-profit law firm, it provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals across Hawaii. With 11 offices statewide and over 100 staff members, the firm works towards its vision of "Building a Just Society."

The firm aims to make the legal system less intimidating by offering easy-to-understand legal forms and brochures, including online resources for court use. It empowers individuals by providing legal assistance to help them understand their rights and solve legal problems. The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii also offers legal representation to those who need it most, striving to level the playing field in the legal system.

Key practice areas include:

Housing Law (landlord-tenant issues, evictions, fair housing, discrimination, homelessness)
Family Law (divorce, child support, domestic violence, guardianship, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives)
Immigration Law (citizenship, human trafficking, family reunification)
Public Benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Temporary Aid to Needy Families)
Consumer Law (debt collection, foreclosures, debtor's rights)
Disaster Recovery Legal Services

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: David Kauila Kopper — Executive Director
Angela Lovitt — Deputy Director
Rebecca Leibowitz — Hawai ' i Immigrant Justice Center/Public Benefits Managing Attorney
Caroline Conlan — Honolulu Intake Managing Attorney
Alicia Pitts — Honolulu Housing & Consumer Managing Attorney
Russ S. Awakuni — Windward-Leeward Oahu Managing Attorney
Janet Kelly — Community Engagement Managing Attorney
Makia Minerbi — Honolulu Family Managing Attorney
Jay Mason — Kaua'i Managing Attorney
Scott Shishido — Hilo/Kona Managing Attorney
Services listed: Housing, Family, Immigration, Public Benefits, Consumer, Elder Law Services, Disaster Recovery Legal Services, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking
Languages: Ilocano, Chuukese, Marshallese
Founded: 1950
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Fees: The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and does not charge their clients for legal services.
Offices: 924 Bethel Street Honolulu, HI 96813
45-955 Kamehameha Hwy. Kaneohe Bay Plaza, Suite 206 Kaneohe, HI 96744
85-670 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792
245 N. Kukui Street, Ste. 206 Honolulu, HI 96817
Hualalai Center, Suite B303A 75-170 Hualalai Road Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Source: legalaidhawaii.org · checked October 11, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Thursday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am–4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Legal Aid Society of Hawaii located?+

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is located at 2970 Haleko Rd Ste 101, Lihue, HI 96766, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Legal Aid Society of Hawaii handle?+

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii handles Immigration, Real Estate, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Legal Aid Society of Hawaii?+

Call Legal Aid Society of Hawaii at +1 800-499-4302 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Legal Aid Society of Hawaii well rated?+

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii has a 4.5-star rating based on 17 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Iraina Martin· via Google
Awesome
7 years ago
Larry A· via Google
Great, helpful
5 years ago
David Rita· via Google
Simply excellent
2 years ago
Relationship Literacy· via Google
Many important programs and services for the entire community
7 years ago
Louis Wagner· via Google
The people there are very helpful. They are good with helping people with there SRI application and all kinds of other things. Good aloha people
8 years ago