Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Hawaii County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Hawaii County
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaii — Hawaii Island offices: Hilo, 101 Aupuni Street, PH 1002, Hilo, HI 96720; Kona, Hualalai Center, Suite B303A, 75-170 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Neighbor-island toll-free intake: 1-800-499-4302.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- Hawaii State Bar Association - Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS) — (808) 537-9140Referrals are free; ask the referred lawyer about consultation terms and costs (no consultation fee is published).
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.