Richardson School of Law

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3.7(6 Google reviews)

2515 Dole St, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States

Information last updated October 8, 2026

Practice Areas

Immigration Business Law Civil Litigation Criminal Defense

About Richardson School of Law

The William S. Richardson School of Law is a collaborative, multicultural academic institution dedicated to preparing students for careers in law and related fields that advance justice and the rule of law. The school focuses on developing qualified, ethical professionals through teaching, scholarship, and public service. It embraces Hawai'i's diversity and values, with a special responsibility to the state and the Pacific region.

The school provides a rich curriculum, incorporating traditional Socratic classroom settings and clinical experiences. Students have opportunities for externships, supervised field and research projects, and courtroom experience. The William S. Richardson School of Law offers Full-Time and Part-Time Juris Doctor (JD) Programs, an Advanced JD (AJD) Program for foreign lawyers, and a Master of Laws (LLM) Program for graduates of U.S. and foreign law schools. Dual degree options include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Social Work (MSW).

The institution leads in specific legal areas, including:

Environmental Law
Native Hawaiian Law
Pacific-Asian Legal Studies
International & Comparative Law

It also offers JD Certificates in these areas and LLM Specializations in Business & Commercial Law, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Law, Environmental Law and Ocean Law & Policy, International & Comparative Law, and Human Rights. The Law School is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association and has been a member of the Association of American Law Schools since 1989.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Malia K.H. Akutagawa — Associate Professor of Law
Troy J.H. Andrade — Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Mary Apodaca — Assistant Professor of Law
Tae-Ung Baik — Professor of Law
Services listed: Environmental Law, Native Hawaiian Law, Pacific-Asian Legal Studies, International & Comparative Law, Business & Commercial Law, Conflict Resolution, Criminal Law, Human Rights, Ocean Law & Policy, Refugee & Immigration Law, Elder Law
Offices: 2515 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822-2350
Awards & recognition: UH Regents' Medalists for Excellence in Teaching
Society of American Law Teachers (SALT) Great Teacher Awards
SALT Junior Faculty Teaching Award
UH Chancellor's Citation for Meritorious Teaching

Source: law.hawaii.edu · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

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Richardson School of Law — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richardson School of Law located?+

Richardson School of Law is located at 2515 Dole St, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Richardson School of Law handle?+

Richardson School of Law handles Immigration, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Richardson School of Law?+

Call Richardson School of Law at +1 808-956-7966 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Richardson School of Law well rated?+

Richardson School of Law has a 3.7-star rating based on 6 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

6 reviews

Dennis Foster· via Google
11 years ago
Alyson Easton· via Google
9 years ago
Jae Han· via Google
Edited 6 months ago
Rubino Russo Avvocati· via Google
Kona Hawaii
5 years ago
Elbridge W Smith· via Google
Well laid out and furnished. A/C.
2 years ago
Misa DeBettencourt· via Google
I was scheduled to meet with the Director of Admissions , Elizabeth Steele Hutchison, via Zoom to review my law school application. I waited on Zoom for several minutes without ever meeting with her. I sent her an email, and she replied saying she had to cancel last minute. So we rescheduled for the following week. The day of our rescheduled meeting, I received a phone call/email from the Admissions Office saying they would need to push back the meeting time by an hour. This worked with my schedule, so I confirmed the second rescheduled time. When I logged on at the new time, I again waited for several minutes and was never accepted into the meeting. I eventually logged off and emailed the Admissions Office noting that this meeting fell through again. Apparently, Ms. Hutchison had logged in to another session for the meeting. Regardless, we never ended up discussing my application after rescheduling twice. Although everyone in the Admissions Office with whom I spoke was very polite, I ultimately never met with the Admissions Director which I feel is due to the law school's continuous rescheduling and lack of communication.
5 years ago

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