On Friday, June 25, 2021, the Hawai‘i Access to Justice Conference with the theme, “Access to Justice and the Time of COVID,” sponsored by the Hawai‘i Access to Justice Commission, attracted over 260 attendees. Opening remarks were provided by Hawai`i Supreme Court Justice Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald and Chair of … [read more]
The eighth annual Pro Bono Celebration took place during National Pro Bono Celebration week in October 2020. Due to health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of the usual “in-person” event, the Commission partnered with ThinkTech Hawaii to tape and livestream the Celebration. In addition, during the … [read more]
Volunteer attorneys are providing legal help to the community remotely through the statewide Court Self-Help Centers. Attorneys will provide limited legal help by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters. Calls will be answered by an AmeriCorps Advocate who will connect you with the attorney. … [read more]
The Hawaii Access to Justice Commission held its first meeting in July, 2008 after the Hawaii Supreme Court adopted Rule 21, establishing the Commission on April 24, 2008. The articles below highlight its first ten years.